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It's Spring here in Sydney, and today is an exciting day for a couple of reasons. The first is that my boys are back at school today after end of term holidays (yay - I may actually get some sewing done this week), and the second is that today I am the second blog stop on the Sofilantjes Down Under Blog Tour.<br />
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Due to a serious lack of time, I don't get around to blogging very often - and I tend to blog more over at Pattern Revolution, where I am a member of their team. Those that keep track of where I blog (and I may quite possibly be the only person) know that I love Sofilantjes patterns. They are well drafted, easy to follow and the sizing is spot on. They are also packed full of options which makes most of them appropriate for year round use. Zoe has loads of Sofilantjes items in her wardrobe and today I'm showing how some popular patterns can easily transition into the warmer months.<br />
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Zoe is an active little girl. Her older brothers do lots and lots of sports, and she has watched them ever since she was tiny. As a result, being active is second nature to her. She loves to run, swim, climb, bush walk, play basketball (well attempt it anyway) and loves riding her scooter and her bike. Whilst I love sewing pretty dresses as much as anyone else, I like her wardrobe to have a mix of dresses and shorts and tees too, which are often far more practical for the days activities that she has in mind.<br />
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I've made the Domi Sweat pants in the cropped length, and paired them with a plain Hibernis Tee with the cap sleeve from the Nivalis Dress. The Domi Sweat Pants are hands down my favourite knit pants pattern. The fit through the crotch and around the waist and hips is fantastic. I use it for trackies in the Winter (Australian for tracksuit pants, or sweat pants), pyjama pants for all the kids (yes the boys too because it goes all the way up to a size 14), shorts in summer, and I love the cropped length for the months when the seasons are shifting.<br />
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Spring tends to arrive pretty quickly here - the cherry blossoms appear early August when it is still cold, and signal to me that there is not long left of Winter - those blossoms are all that get me though those last few weeks of Winter. Sure enough about three weeks later, the season starts to change, and by mid September, the daylight hours are longer and the weather is generally sunny and pleasant. These cropped pants are perfect for wearing in Spring and will also be great for Autumn next year. They are comfy, highly practical and if Zoe gets herself dressed in the mornings, 9 times out of 10 she will choose her Domi Sweat Pants over anything else.<br />
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I paired the pants with the Hibernis top - the Hibernis top has so many options that it easy to forget that it can also work as a plain basic tee. I made a size 5 for Zoe and it is still a fraction big, but she is now just over the size 4 measurements and I want her tees to last all the way through to winter next year. I added the little cap sleeve from the Nivalis dress because its so cute and practical and makes the tshirt nice and cool for Summer. Pre School rules are very strict here with regards to wearing clothes with sleeves that offer protection from the sun and I love having clothes that work for pre school as well as home. Zoe is fair and burns easily and as much as I love the look of sleeveless things, they just don't get worn as much because they are not as practical. The patterns I've used are all unisex and offer great value for money for those that sew for boys and girls.<br />
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I also made a pair of shorts from the Domi Sweats by simply just cutting the shorts off higher than the bermuda length marked on the pattern. I used a European sweat (loopback) to make these and they will be perfect for Summer.<br />
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Just thought I'd sneak that last picture in to remind you all of our killer wildlife..<br />
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I'm actually delighted that Anne and Melissa took the time to organise a down under blog tour. We are a relatively small population, but our sewing community is strong and thriving and I hope some of you looking for some great patterns for Summer will find some ideas this week. Please follow along on the blog tour and let all the girls know what you think. And don't forget to stop by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/Sofilantjes/" target="_blank">Sofilantjes Sew and Show </a>facebook group and tell Anne what you think of her fantastic patterns.<br />
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Monday <a href="https://idlesunshine.wordpress.com/2016/10/10/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour">Idle sunshine</a><br />
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Tuesday <a href="http://horrisanddeedle.blogspot.com/2016/09/a-sofilantjes-summer-down-under-blog.html">Horris And Deedle</a><br />
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Wednesday <a href="https://littlecumquat.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour">Little Cumquat</a>, <a href="http://bartacksandsingletrack.blogspot.com/2016/09/sofiljantes-down-under-blog-tour.html">Bartacks and Singletrack</a><br />
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Thursday <a href="http://teadustandstitches.com.au/2016/09/23/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour">Tea, Dust and Stitches</a>, <a href="http://www.bravefabrics.com/blog/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour">Brave Fabrics</a><br />
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Friday <a href="http://whileshesleeping.blogspot.com/2016/09/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour.html">While She was Sleeping</a>, <a href="http://www.mendandmakenew.co.nz/2016/09/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour.html">Mend and Make New</a>
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All week there is a discount code of 15% off the Summer Sofilantjes patterns to celebrate the Down Under Blog tour. The code to use is DOWNUNDER. It expires on October 16th and will work for Summer patterns only.<br />
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I also have an exciting rafflecopter giveaway for you to enter to win your very own pattern to make your own pair of Domi Sweat Pants<br />
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I hope you all have a fabulous Summer and enjoy the warmth and Sunshine. I know I will! Thanks for reading along,<br />
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<a href="https://idlesunshine.wordpress.com/2016/10/10/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour">Idle sunshine</a>, <a href="http://horrisanddeedle.blogspot.com/2016/09/a-sofilantjes-summer-down-under-blog.html">Horris And Deedle</a>, <a href="https://littlecumquat.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour">Little Cumquat</a>, <a href="http://bartacksandsingletrack.blogspot.com/2016/09/sofiljantes-down-under-blog-tour.html">Bartacks and Singletrack</a>, <a href="http://teadustandstitches.com.au/2016/09/23/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour">Tea, Dust and Stitches</a>, <a href="http://www.bravefabrics.com/blog/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour">Brave Fabrics</a>, <a href="http://whileshesleeping.blogspot.com/2016/09/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour.html">While She was Sleeping</a>, <a href="http://www.mendandmakenew.co.nz/2016/09/sofilantjes-down-under-blog-tour.html">Mend and Make New</a>
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Last month I was pretty excited to receive some gorgeous spandex fabric samples in the mail to sew up and photograph from Kristie <a href="http://boodesigns.com.au/" target="_blank">Boo! designs.</a><br />
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As many of you readers know, Kristie designs and sells spandex and the <a href="http://boodesigns.com.au/" target="_blank">Boo! Designs shop</a> and she teamed up with the talented Steph from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/owlandI" target="_blank">Owl and I </a>to design a fairy panel, and coordinates to match it. As a member of the Boo! Designs inspiration team, my job is to sew the fabric I get sent up into pretty things and then photograph them so that people can visualise how the fabric can be used. It is quite possibly my favourite job in the handmade world, and the arrival of new spandex is greeted with great excitement, both from myself and Zoe.<br />
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I used the Tankini from the Boo! Designs Swimmers pattern and mashed with with the skirt portion of the Boo! Designs Skater dress to create this little dress. I also added some sparkly fabric elastic through the waist to match the binding on the tankini, and also the fairy wings she is wearing.<br />
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The wings are the Wife Made Butterfly Wings. This is my third time making them, and I love this pattern, but my first time in spandex and they're not quite as neat as I would like. I used new batting and I think it was a bit thick because I had so much trouble getting them under the machine foot and had to keep bending them and pulling them. Still Zoe does not notice imperfections and was delighted with them. I want to make her another pair with thinner batting.<br />
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I naturally ordered more fairy panels as soon as I was able to, and some other coordinates, plus more of this purple galaxy because it may be my favourite coordinate of all (big call because Im not a huge purple girl). I can't wait to sew Zoe up a few more fairy things.<br />
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Hi, I am determined to blog a bit more often than I have been of late and show you a few of the things I've been sewing. First up is the newly released Aura Bolero from <a href="https://www.sofilantjes.com/" target="_blank">Sofilantjes Patterns</a>.<br />
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I joined the pattern testing team to test this bolero because I liked the look of it so much and couldn't wait for the pattern. I am a big fan of <a href="https://www.sofilantjes.com/" target="_blank">Sofilantjes </a>patterns - I find them to be be very reliable with regards to size and fit and they always sew up really really well.<br />
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One of the reasons I love Sofilantjes patterns is the size range included in the pattern - all the way from 12 months through to fourteen years, making them excellent value for money. we will get plenty of years out of this bolero.<br />
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Owing to the fact that it is insanely cold here at the moment (oh I cannot wait for Winter to end) I tested that long sleeve gathered version of the bolero. This pattern includes three sleeve lengths, and options for pleating or gathering, making it suitable all seasons. So if you are like me and know you only need suffer though another 8 weeks or so of cold weather, you'll still get plenty of use out of your Aura Bolero once it warms up.<br />
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I used an European Cotton lycra for one of my jackets and also a quilted knit for another. I didn't need to change sizes despite the fact that the knits do have different stretch properties, and this is a pattern that would work for a huge range of knits. It's fast and easy to sew and I highly recommend it.<br />
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I've been working quite hard on understanding photography a little more over the past couple of months and I'm really starting to enjoy it now that it is making more sense to me, and Zoe will actually occasionally stand still for me!! Not for long, but long enough for me to get clearer pictures.<br />
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Anyway pop on over to the <a href="http://www.sofilantjes.com/" target="_blank">Sofilantjes</a> site for more information on the Aura Bolero and Anne, thanks for having me test. Love your work.<br />
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I am the last stop on the <a href="http://www.patternemporium.com/">Pattern Emporium</a> Blog tour today. I've been a big supporter of Pattern Emporium for a number of years now and really rate the patterns highly. Over that time the pattern designer Kate has become one of my sewing BFFs and it's been so exciting to see what a fantastic job the real bloggers (and I say real because I really am only an occasional blogger....something I'd love to fix but at the moment, life is just too hectic) have done on this blog tour.<br />
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We chased the last of the Summer sun up to Queensland at the end of April for the last week of school holidays and lived it up on the sunny Goldcoast for a week. No trip to Queensland is complete without lots of time spent swimming and so I'm sharing you with you a ladies kaftan I made up.<br />
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This is the cover pic for the ladies kaftan here and that's my impossibly good looking friend Steph on the cover (who I've taken to calling Benjamin Button because I' convinced she doesn't age, she regresses). I've already got three v neck kaftans, so I decided to experiment a little with the pattern and change it up and change the neckline on the pattern to a round neck (which is not included with the pattern). Overall it was a bit of fun and a good experiment, and really easy to do.<br />
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You guessed correctly, that this is not the swank pool at the Sheraton on the Goldcoast, but instead my own backyard pool. You see Connor, my seven year old, takes all my photos for me, and the ones he took on holidays were such a hurried affair because he just wanted to drop the camera and jump into the water and only managed to get a few clearish shots.<br />
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The Ladies Kaftan comes with four different v neck depths, five different lengths and has several different options for finishing the sides. It also has 4 sleeve lengths, and about 10 other options to change your look and purposes depending on where and how you sew the side seams, whether you add a belt, a drawstring, trims, panels etc. There are loads of options, but not so many it's confusing.<br />
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I have made here the dress length, changed the v back to a round neck, and sewn the inner side seams. The result is a lightweight comfortable kaftan that fits easily over my swimming costume, but it flattering enough to wear as a light dress on a warm day. Kate thinks long and hard about her patterns and always comes up with a way to make potentially tricky things easy and doable. Her instructions are second to none, and it's why I love Pattern Emporium patterns so much.<br />
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Where I live, it is warm enough to swim for 7-8 months of the year. We spend lots of time near the water. The sun kissed Kaftan was a huge part of my wardrobe this past Summer. It's so easy and comfortable to slip on over swimmers, and translates easily into a casual dress if we are out and about. I am well past the age where I want to be parading around in a swimming costume, and I need to cover up from the harsh Australian Sun, so in Summer, the kaftan is one of my most worn items.<br />
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I make my kaftans out of Rayon Challis because I think it is most flattering when it is made in a fabric with drape. Plus rayon is lightweight and breathes easily, and it is hot here during Summer. Rayon can be a fiddly fabric to sew with if you haven't sewn with it before, but Kate's instructions really help with it, and it is well worth the effort to learn to sew with fabrics other than cotton for women's sewing. If you limit yourself to quilting cottons for women's sewing, you really miss out!<br />
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I hope you have all enjoyed the Pattern Emporium Blog Tour. Please join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/patternemporium/" target="_blank">Pattern Emporium Sewing Circle</a> on Facebook if you haven't yet and on behalf of Kate, I'd like to say a great big thank you to the fantastic bloggers we have had on this tour, I know she's had a big smile on her face all tour long!
Happy sewing, and if it's warming up where you live, enjoy the sunshine because I will be wanting it back come September!!<br />
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Last Friday morning I was contemplating what to do with the 15 minutes between feeding the baby and the time my alarm would go off. I'd normally jump back into bed but I wasn't sleepy at all. I considered the possibilities- tackling my huge pile of ironing, getting all the lunches made, preparing a nice breakfast for the kidlets, and then I remembered, it was <a href="http://www.onethimble.com.au/" target="_blank">One Thimble</a> Day!</div>
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Being a big time appliqué fan, it was this pattern which caught my eye:</div>
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This pattern was written by blogger Stephanie Woodson at <a href="http://swoodsonsays.com/adventure-flags-pattern-release/" target="_blank">Swoodson Says.</a> It's beautifully presented and inspires all sorts of adventure. These are really simple yet eye catching motives. Any of them would look great on a messenger bag, a t-shirt or a cushion cover. I was really drawn to the camera and that is how my 'Say Cheese!' t-shirt was born.</div>
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-pattern for camera- either from <a href="http://www.onethimble.com.au/product/one-thimble-issue-10/" target="_blank">One Thimble</a> or draw your own.</div>
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-fabric scraps- choose fabric which doesn't have too much pattern.</div>
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-shoe lace or thin ribbon (10cm or 4")</div>
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When choosing your fabric scraps, choose colours which both complement each other and contrast nicely with each other and the colour of the t-shirt.</div>
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Sew them together and press seam towards the bottom rectangle.</div>
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Then take your shoelace or thin ribbon, cut two pieces approximately 5cm each, fold them in half and baste onto the sides of the camera as shown.</div>
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Hello!! I'm back blogging as part of the <a href="http://www.onethimble.com.au/" target="_blank">One Thimble Edition 10</a> blog tour. Firstly I cannot believe that One Thimble now has 10 fantastic editions, and secondly I wanted let you know that I do plan to be blogging more frequently this year. Life does have a way of disrupting plans, but I'm quite determined.<br />
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Anyway, as part of the tour I am reviewing today a really cute little pattern - <a href="http://www.onethimble.com.au/product/willow-dress/" target="_blank">The Willow Dress</a> by <a href="http://bubbyandmecreations.com.au/" target="_blank">Bubby and Me Creations.</a> And yes Ive added some rainbow lights into the picture below because the threenager absolutely insisted...And I do feel like these photos should come with a disclaimer for the funny facial expressions<br />
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I've sewn up a short sleeved version of this pattern owing to the fact that it is Summer here, but rest assured, there is a long sleeve option too. This is a super cute pattern that combines the best of different fabric types - a knit for the bodice and a woven fabric for the skirt. The ruffles that go over the shoulder are sure to keep all of the fans of ruffles happy, but they are not over the top and also perfect for those who don't like too much ruffle (such as myself). The shoulders are fully covered, meaning it is sun safe as well, which is a huge consideration for me when sewing something for Zoe.<br />
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I made Zoe a size 4 - she is now measuring just under a 4, but well and truly above a 3 and I have found the fit to be spot on. The sizing covers a great range with sizes 2-10 and the instructions are really easy to follow.<br />
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As most people know, I am a big fan of knits. Zoe complains about back closures in woven dresses whenever she sits in her carseat, and won't wear them to preschool because when they have to have rest time, she finds them uncomfortable to lie on. Knits get around this problem for me, but I do like the fullness in the skirt that you can only get from wovens, and so I like patterns that allow me to use both, such as this one.<br />
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For my dress, I used a cotton lycra knit that Nikki Marsh - the pattern designer and owner of Bubby & Me Creations was kind enough to send me. I combined it with a quilting weight cotton from my local sewing store Spotlight. I think for the top it is important to use a knit with a good recovery that can handle the weight of the skirt. The instructions include a thorough explanation of how to stabilise the knit bodice before attaching the skirt, but the dress will look best if the recommended stretch recovery included in the pattern is adhered to. This knit I used is one Nikki designed herself - it's lovely and soft, has great recovery and is bright and colourful, and rainbow like, which ticks a big box with Zoe! Anyone who would like to purchase some can contact Nikki via the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BubbyAndMe/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Bubby and Me</a> Facebook page.<br />
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All in all this is a quality pattern that I will sew over and over, and this Edition of One Thimble is one not to be missed. Be sure to follow along on the tour and Don't forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/onethimblesewingenthusiasts/" target="_blank">One Thimble Sewing Enthusiasts</a> Facebook group for more inspiration.<br />
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Hello, it's been so long since I blogged that I've almost forgotten how!!! Anyway, it is Summer here (yay) and I've been sewing lots of swimwear at the moment. As everyone knows, I love <a href="http://boodesigns.com.au/" target="_blank">Boo! Designs </a>patterns, and I love the spandex available for sale in the Boo store. I know many of you also share my love of these things, but lack confidence to try the Boo! Designs togs in the Swimmers pattern because of the binding. This is what I'm talking about for those that don't know.<br />
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Whilst the binding is not hard, it just takes practice and some understanding of how your machine sews spandex, I get that many people out there just want to sew their daughter some cute swimmers without spending hours perfecting the binding technique. Call me strange, but I now enjoy the binding and find it to be one of the least stressful parts of sewing swimmers now!!<br />
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Anyway, Kristie from Boo also has a few other spandex patterns - one of which is the Skater Dress. The skater dress is a great pattern for those new to sewing spandex. The binding for the neckline does not involve elastic which takes an element of trickiness out, and there are two different binding methods described in the pattern, so if you are not confident with one, you can try the other.<br />
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I'm going to share with you today how to mash the skater dress top with the tankini top (found in the swimmers pattern) to make a spandex singlet. This is a very simple pattern mash that many of you will not need a tutorial for, but I know that Boo attracts a lot of beginners who may not be confident with pattern mashing, which is why I am including this tutorial. In the end you'll end up with a spandex singlet that can either be worn for sports related things - like gymnastics, little athletics, dancing if paired with shorts or my choice - one of the lengths in the Boo designs leggings pattern; or paired with one of the three swimmer bottom options in the swimmers pattern.<br />
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To start off with you need your pattern pieces for the top of the skater dress (remember there are three options in this dress - I am using the simple front, racer back option), and also your pattern pieces for the Swimmers tankini. Just my front pattern pieces are shown below.<br />
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1. Take your skater dress front piece and lay it over the tankini front piece so that the underarm seams meet up. You want to use the skater dress for the top portion, and the tankini for the bottom portion, to get the length and fitting round the stomach right.<br />
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2. Trace around the overlaid pattern pieces, using the skater top as the guide for the top half, and the tankini top for the bottom half. Remove the original pattern pieces, place them back in your file so you don't lose them (sorry, had to include that for a few of my less organised sewing friends, you know who you are), and you are left with your new pattern piece. Label it now so you don't forget what it is.<br />
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3. Repeat the process for the back pattern pieces. Overlay the skater top on the tankini back, making sure the underarms meet up. You can see with my pieces that the tankini actually sticks out a bit on the bottom of the curve for the racer back - we are going to ignore that part of the tankini pattern and use the curve of the racer back skater instead.<br />
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4. Trace around the overlaid pattern pieces. Label the new back pattern piece and cut both the front and back pattern pieces out.<br />
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5. You are now ready to go and make your new singlet top. Cut 1 x back on the fold of the fabric, 1 x front on the fold of the fabric.<br />
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6. Place right sides together, sew shoulder seams front and back, side seams front and back (remember to use stretch stitches) and hem as per your preferred method (the Swimwear patter explains hemming options in good detail).<br />
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7. Follow directions in the skater dress pattern for the binding on the neck holes and armholes and you are all done.<br />
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8. Photograph child in new singlet (optional) and share in the Boo! Designs Pattern Club Facebook group so that others can be inspired to give it a go.<br />
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All my spandex used in this tutorial was kindly sent to me by the lovely Kristie from Boo! Designs. It will be available as of this week in the Boo! webstore to purchase….lets hope I am fast enough to get some more because I love it!!!<br />
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Hello, it's that time of the year again when 3 more months have passed and a new edition of One Thimble Ezine is released. For those not familiar with One Thimble, it is a quarterly ezine full of interesting patterns, articles and tutorials, and some exclusive coupons. It is well worth the price. I have all the editions so far and have learnt so much from them. It is complied by a little lady that I have an awful lot of respect and admiration for - Jen Kennedy, who is also the pattern designer of some of my most favourite ever patterns - <a href="http://ainsleefox.com.au/" target="_blank">Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns</a>. Please do take time to pop on over to the <a href="http://www.onethimble.com.au/" target="_blank">One Thimble Website </a>and have a browse.<br />
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I'm reviewing one of the patterns in Edition 8 - The Butterfly Blouse by <a href="http://www.sewmccool.com/" target="_blank">Sew McCool/Birdsong patterns</a>. I wanted to say straight up that I have a little threenager on my hands at the moment. This little miss is becoming far less cooperative about having her photo taken, unless she has some input into the styling options. So I give you the Butterfly blouse with styling from Zoe - those leggings were not coming off her legs without a major meltdown, so please try to look past all the pink. Oh and the hair is looking pretty bad at the moment because she is missing half a head of hair after a bit of self hairdressing last month which resulted in a piggy tail getting cut off. We've had some good times here of late....<br />
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The Butterfly Blouse is a very fast and easy sew. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and the fit is absolutely spot on. If you are new to knits, don't worry - the instructions are great and before you know it, your shirt will be all done. A word of caution though - sewing with knits is highly addictive and it's a very expensive addiction...<br />
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I love the little pleat detail at the front - it makes it different from a normal t-shirt, and sits really nicely on Zoe as it adds a bit of volume to go over her little pot belly nicely.<br />
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The sleeves are really cute. I really want to make Zoe a shirt out of a plain knit and use a lovely chiffon for the sleeves, but haven't had the time yet. We are finally coming out of winter - there's another few weeks left to go yet, but all the signs of the season changing are here - the daylight hours are getting longer, the sun has more strength and warmth to it and cherry blossoms are in full bloom. This is the a great little top for spring, as it can be layered easily on cool mornings, but is perfect for playing in the warmth of the sunshine that spring in Sydney brings.<br />
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I have finally found some time to sit down and blog a little about a vest I made Zoe a month or so ago. I live in denial of winter coming. I tell myself its only or a few months of the years and that we don't need too many warm clothes. And honestly, June is really not too bad in Sydney. But July always comes of a bit of a shock to me and I tend to go on a winter sewing frenzy because I can't deny the fact that it is cold any longer. And this July has been freezing!!!<br />
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One of the items I wanted to add to Zoe's wardrobe was a fur lined vest for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the fur takes up valuable space on my shelf of fabric. I can jam 3m of knit fabric into that same space (which means I can justify the purchase), and secondly, she doesn't always like being stuffed into heavy jackets, but sometimes really needs more warmth than a single layer. So I made her this little vest and it was so simple I figured I should do a tutorial.<br />
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For the vest I used the <a href="http://www.tadahpatterns.com.au/wordpress/shop/gypsy-shrug-pdf-pattern/" target="_blank">Gypsy Shrug</a> from <a href="http://www.tadahpatterns.com.au/wordpress/" target="_blank">Tadah patterns</a>. For those who have not tried a Tadah pattern before, you can totally trust them. The sizing is spot on to the size chart and the instructions are really good and simple to follow. Lauren's patterns have such lovely clean lines that are easy to transform into whatever your imagination desires. The gypsy shrug is a sleeved little shrug, but we are going to leave the sleeve off.<br />
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So, print off your pattern pieces and ignore the sleeve. If your child is right on the size measurement, I would recommend sizing up for this. I also modified the pattern pieces so that it would be a little longer and fully cover the back to provide more warmth. Take your pattern pieces and at the bottom, extend down three full sizes to add more length. The trickiest part of this is the curves at the front, but its not really tricky!! You can see below that I have cut a 3 except for along the bottom, where I have extended down to the size 6.<br />
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Next, choose your fabric. Zoe's pink vest is made from a lovely pink fur I got in the clearance bin at spotlight years ago. The lining is quilting cotton. The vest I am using for this tutorial is made from a fur I found in the furry isle at spotlight. I would recommend not choosing the super thick fur - that will make sewing a bit trickier. Once again it is lined with quilting cotton.<br />
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Cut out one back piece and two front pieces for both your fur and lining. Sew fur pieces together at shoulder seams, right sides together, and repeat for lining. Apologies for the super bad picture below showing this.<br />
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Next, place the lining on top of the fur right sides together. Sew from the bottom of the vest at the front right where it starts to come up into a curve towards the neck - see where the pins are on this picture below. This is about where you want to start.<br />
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Also sew the armholes, but leave about 1.5cm at either end for joining the side seams<br />
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Next pull the front of the vest carefully through the shoulders to turn the vest the right way around.<br />
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The next step is to sew the side seams. This is a little awkward but not too bad. You basically need to pin the lining together, match the underarm seams, and pin the fur together. Hopefully the picture below explains that a little better - see how I've placed the fur together and I have to pull that lining up to meet the other piece and then sew down the one long line?<br />
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Repeat for both sides and now your vest should look like this.<br />
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Place the vest on a flat surface with the lining facing you. From the loose part at the bottom, pull the lining up and over the top of the vest.<br />
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Repeat for the fur - so that you now have the bottom bits of the fur and lining meeting at the top of the vest, right sides together, with the rest of the vest inside like a sausage. Pin along this seam to hold it together.<br />
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We are now going to sew this seam - but we need to leave a gap for turning. This gap will have to be hand stitched, so keep it as small as possible, but you need to make it large enough for everything to be pulled though it. Around 4-5cm is a good size. Find the middle, measure off 2/2.5 cm either side of the middle and start sewing down each side leaving a gap in the middle. Make sure you backstitch at the start of your seam as this will have a fair bit of pressure placed on it when you turn the vest - especially near the gap.<br />
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Now, trim the seam allowance, but not where the gap is if that makes sense. I find it easier to hand sew the gap when there is a good amount of seam allowance. Then pull the vest through and it will be looking almost finished.<br />
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The gap at the bottom just needs to be handsewn - I use a ladder stitch personally. Then depending on the composition of your fur, you can give the lining a light press with the iron (but be careful because some fur cannot tolerate any heat at all). If you want a closure of some sort, you can sew a hook and eye on to the top of the vest like I did with Zoe's and it is all done!!! See, very easy!!!<br />
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And if you can't be bothered making one yourself, my friend Nicole from Sugar Plum Tree sells them at <a href="http://sugarplumtree.com.au/" target="_blank">sugarplumtree.com.au </a>- and hers are beautifully sewn!! Vests really are perfect for accessorising with heaps of outfits.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991148820877108688.post-63425666204548589262015-05-29T12:02:00.000+10:002015-05-29T12:02:15.644+10:00Done With Nesting. Come On Baby.<br />
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I'm on the approach to infinity- when you look around at all the children at school each morning and think, how are there so many children if babies never COME OUT?!<br />
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Here is what I've been sewing lately for the arrival of our last little man.<br />
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The first thing I started with was this bassinet cover.<br />
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I started off by making a paper pattern which fitted the bassinet dimensions, added a bit for seam allowance and then quilted around the sides and hood.<br />
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I gathered the grey fabric on the outside before joining it onto the green and put an elastic casing around the edge so that there was plenty of room for it to hug the hug of the bassinet. There are snaps on the side which go over the handles so that the cover can't come down onto the baby. There are also ties at the back of the green hood which come through the back of the bassinet so that he will be perfectly safe.</div>
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Each morning I look in the bassinet and think, "still no baby."</div>
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Next I made a fitted sheet for the cot. I plan to make a few more but figure I've got a bit of time. There are lots of good tutorials online. I read through the article in <a href="http://www.onethimble.com.au/product/one-thimble-issue-6/" target="_blank">Issue 6 of One Thimble</a>. I had to modify the instructions slightly as my fabric wasn't quite wide enough but it still covers the sides of the mattress well.</div>
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Next was the cover for the change mat, made out of a lovely soft minky. I don't know about you but a lot of my minky goes missing and I find it wrapped around baby dolls or Sam turns up with it one afternoon asking if he can make yet another pillow for himself.</div>
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Usually I make a nappy stacker for the nursery but each time I can't quite remember how I did it and it's one of those projects which is fraught with a bit of frustration. Then once you're done with the nappy stage I always feel a bit heart broken sending it to the second hand shop. The good thing about making a basket instead is that when the toilet training is conquered the little guy can use it to put some precious bits and pieces in.</div>
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Next was the pillow……of course babies don't need pillows at all but it brightens up the room.</div>
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This is the front. I left the pattern mostly to chance and really like how it turned out.</div>
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Those of you that follow my Facebook page will know that I enjoy making swimmers and this week I'm joining a bunch of other bloggers to talk about sewing swimwear. Today I'm participating in a blog tour all about swimwear. There are tons of great prizes and giveaways, and it is all being run by Nicole from <a href="http://www.coles-corner-and-creations.com/" target="_blank">Coles Corner and Creations</a> to coincide with the northern hemisphere summer and the release of her fabulous new swimwear pattern. I get so jealous of the northern hemisphere at this time every single year. The world cannot spin fast enough for me during the winter months. Anyway, pop on over and have a look and follow along, its going to be a great week.</div>
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I'm talking today about my sewing journey with Swimwear. I've been a long time sewer of knits for many many years, however had not thought sewing swimwear was really achievable until last year when Kristie from Boo! Designs popped up a picture of a new pattern she was working on and asked if I wanted to test. I love learning new things and knew there was no better teacher than Kristie, so of course I said yes. I blogged about my original opinion of the pattern <a href="http://horrisanddeedle.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/a-boo-swimwear-summer.html" target="_blank">here</a> for anyone that wants an extra read!<br />
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In terms of value for money, this pattern takes the cake for me. It has so many options<br />
1. Togs as we call them here, or a one piece swimsuit<br />
2. Tankini top<br />
3. Crop top/ bikini top<br />
4. Raglan rash vest, short and long sleeves (unisex)<br />
5. Classic sleeve rash vest, short and long sleeves (unisex)<br />
6. Elastic leg bikini bottoms<br />
7. Contrast leg bikini bottoms<br />
8. Shorties (unisex)<br />
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It is huge value for money. I have sewn loads since September last year, and quite enjoy sewing them now BUT it has taken me a while to understand how to get the best finish on my machines, so that's what I'm going to share with you today, in the hope that someone may find it useful. I'm also going to stick lots of pretty pictures in along the way to inspire you to have a try at sewing yourself.<br />
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First up - machines. Every sewing machine is different, and of all the fabrics out there, spandex/polyester is one of the toughest for your machine to sew through. It is essential to use the right needles, it is really hard for your machine if you don't. I personally use a big stretch needle size 90/14. And here in Australia at least - a stretch needle is different to a ballpoint needle. Whilst I use ballpoint needles for most knit sewing, for spandex, I always use a stretch needle. Its tip is shaped differently, and for me, that is what works best.<br />
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Stitch selection is very important with swimwear. Because the fabric needs to be fitted so closely to the body, swimwear fabric has a huge stretch factor to it. You must use a stretch stitch and every machine will be slightly different. Just have a play on some scraps - sew some stitching, pull it out and give it a good stretch and see if the stitching stretches with the fabric. For me personally, the stitch that gives me the most stretch is this one here - number 7, but my machine has several stretch stitches. Look in your manual to see which ones are recommended if you can't work it out. When sewing swimwear, I always machine stitch as well as overlock, as kids really pull hard at the fabric when it is wet to get the items on and off, and I have not found my standard overlocking to be strong enough. For hemming, if I'm not using my coverstitch machine, I really like stitch 30 - its got plenty of stretch and doesn't warp the fabric. Be sure to use good quality thread for this stitch though, mine tends to break if I just use cheap quality (I really prefer rasant thread).<br />
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In terms of the Boo! designs pattern, I would recommend starting off with the easier items to sew. Try a rashie and matching bottoms before attempting something else to get use to how your machine feeds the fabric through when sewing spandex, and to get more confident with sewing spandex. And by spandex, I mean swimwear material. It's nice to sew something that works well first up to give you some confidence and motivation, and here in Australia at least - kids really need to be covered up in the harsh sun, so they are incredibly practical.<br />
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For me, the most challenging part sewing swimwear is the elastic necklines and legs. This particular pattern uses a binding with elastic inside for the neckline and shoulder straps. I absolutely love the design, it is super funky and sturdy - it does not slip off shoulders, or slide down when diving and jumping, but it takes a bit of patience and practice to get a good finish. Do not try it for the first time on your favourite fabric and expect perfect results.<br />
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I have tried everything under the sun to improve my finish, and have come to the conclusion that the way the pattern describes the technique is by far the best way for those sewing with conventional machines. For me though, I have found I get better results when I use rubber elastic for the neck binding and straps. This is not true for the leg holes. So I use the swimwear elastic for the leg holes, and 5mm rubber elastic for the neckline. My overlocker is really on its last legs - I have had it for years and have been saving hard for a new one (just need to come to a decision about what to get) and I have found basting the elastic onto the binding with my normal machine to be far easier than feeding it through the overlocker (you will know what I mean if you have the pattern). I feed it through the overlocker after that. This is machine specific though, so this may not be necessary for you, but if you are having trouble, try that first.<br />
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For flipping the binding over and sewing it down, my coverstitch machine and I have now come to understand each other, and I use it to sew the binding down. If sewing on your normal machine though, you can use a twin needle (use a stretch one), or just your normal machine stretch stitch. Playing around with different stitches here will help you - you'll find that different machines really handle the thickness of the binding better, and you are going to have to work with your machine a little. Don't forget that you can always baste and remove the basting after you have used the stretch stitch to sew down. A basting stitch is far faster and I find things don't slide out of place if basted first. Don't be discouraged by what I have just said - your sewing will be better across everything if you can come to understand it more, just recognise there will be a bit of trial and error. I also love clover binding clips to hold the binding in place prior to sewing. I find them much easier than pins, and I just remove them right before the fabric feeds through the machine.<br />
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For any stitch skipping on elastic legs and bindings, I would recommend that you try wooly nylon in either your bobbin, or your looper on your coverstitch machine. I have a Jamone CoverPro 1000CPX and I think they get a bit of a bad rap out there from people complaining about skipped stitches. A coverstitch is a relatively powerful stitch for a machine to do, and the Janome is really a base/lower model machine for this. It is often compared to a baby lock, and I have to say - the baby lock costs a heck of a lot more. It would want to do a better job! I have no problems with mine provided I use wooly nylon in the looper when sewing swimwear bindings and through elastic leg holes etc.<br />
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My sewing of swimwear has improved dramatically in a relatively short space of time from practicing. It's given me way more confidence in sewing. I made myself a rashie and bottoms from the Boo! Designs <a href="http://boodesigns.com.au/shop/patterns/pdf-pattern-tweeniebikini/" target="_blank">Tweenie Bikini</a> pattern and it was so useful to have this summer. I fry in the sun, especially the Australian sun and it is essential that I cover up as much as possible. The <a href="http://boodesigns.com.au/shop/patterns/pdf-pattern-tweeniebikini/" target="_blank">tweenie bikini </a>pattern is a fabulous option for older girls with developing figures. The bikini itself gives far more coverage, especially on the bottoms than the teeny tiny things you see in the shops.<br />
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I love adding a skirt to Zoe's togs and of course from a business point of view, people like ruffles, although I myself am not that keen on them. I will be writing a hack that will appear on the Pattern Revolution blog in the next few weeks, so keep your eyes out if you want to learn how to add ruffles.<br />
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I love this pattern and everything it has taught me about sewing swimwear. My kids live in the pool for about 6 months of the year and my swimmers have held up beautifully to the chlorine and sun, much better than the more expensive speedos. I cannot recommend it enough. Swimmers are readily available in the shops, and don't cost that mach for cheap ones, but I love the fact that I can make these to fit my daughter and I LOVE the full bum coverage the pattern gives. It keeps everything tucked away and safely hidden at all times. I also use the bottoms to make underwear from my cotton/lycra scraps. Learning to sew swimwear is particularly valuable if your daughter is mixed sizes and you have to size up for width or length normally. And once you master it, the possibilities are endless. I'm totally making my own swimmers this Summer!<br />
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So pop on over to the Boo! website and have a good look at the swimwear patterns and for anyone who wants to have a try but is unsure about spending money, Kristie has a free boys pattern you can download and try.<br />
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Pretty much all my swimmers here are made from spandex that is sold exclusively through the Boo shop. Yes it is expensive, but you don't need that much and the quality is amazing - looks brand new after lots and lots of swimming in chlorine and drying in the sun.<br />
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Thanks for reading and good luck in your swimwear sewing journey!! And Don't forget to pop back to <a href="http://www.coles-corner-and-creations.com/" target="_blank">Coles Creations</a> to join todays giveaway!!<br />
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I'm so excited to be a part of the <a href="http://onethimble.com/" target="_blank">One Thimble</a> Blog Tour for Edition 7 of the ezine, which is released today!!! I haven't seen the whole edition yet, but I know it will be full of fabulous articles and the patterns look great. Today I'm sharing with you my thoughts on the Alyss Dress by <a href="http://www.ainsleefox.com.au/" target="_blank">Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns</a>, and also the Jukebox Duet Pattern from <a href="http://flosstyle./">FLOSStyle.</a> I really like them both and they are completely different sews, so here are my opinions on the two of them. I'm going to start with the Alyss dress.<br />
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I don't know about you, but I always feel a thrill of excitement when I see that Jen (Mrs Ainslee Fox herself) has a new dress pattern coming out, and I did a little fist pump and wanted to yell "nailed it" when I saw the first picture of this dress. I absolutely love it. It features a curved yoke, options for a faux or full button front, two different zipper options, a peter pan collar and a full twirly skirt. It's adorable and so unique.<br />
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I actually tested the pattern for Jen and have two different dresses to show you. The pink one with the flowers is the faux button version with the zipper up the back. Zoe is just a few cm shy of the size 3 measurement, and as we are coming into Winter and the dresses will be popped away until the warm returns, I made a straight size 3 for her, so that they would fit in the Spring and into the Summer.<br />
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This dress takes time and effort to sew. It is not a fast, or an easy sew, but it is totally doable. The easier version (with the faux front and zippered back) has an intermediate rating and this is, in my opinion, a very accurate rating. There are finishing details that are well explained on the pattern, but they are important and cannot be skipped, and it is a sew that requires a little patience. That said though, it is well worth the effort. I think the pictures speak for themselves personally.<br />
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Jen also included an advanced option for those wanting to stretch themselves and learn new techniques. This version has a buttoned front and a side zipper. It is available only from sizes 4 and up, as proportionately those under this size tend to need the extra opening at the back to get into the dress easily. She could have left it out completely and still had a fabulous pattern, but I love the way Jen really wants to teach people to sew and has included this option.<br />
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I think my favourite thing about this dress is that all of the inside seams - every single one - is hidden. Whilst this is not absolutely necessary, I personally have never sewn in a sleeve before and had the seam completely hidden and I loved learning something new. It's so neat on the inside.<br />
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I cannot say how much I adore this dress - and I cannot wait for winter to be over (even though it hasn't even started) so that we can get it out again. I am a massive fan!!<br />
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I also sewed up the Jukebox Duet dress/tunic. This pattern also has two versions - one for woven fabrics, and one for knits. They look quite different all sewn up and I think it is quite clever really that they both came from the same pattern.<br />
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Naturally I sewed the knit version. I used an European cotton/lycra for this and I found it to be an incredibly fast and easy sew. Cutting was very straight forward - there were only three pieces to cut, and sewing took me 20 minutes from start to finish. I added a pocket because Zoe loves pockets, and I wanted to get some pink into the dress too, because she does like it when I sew with pink.<br />
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This is a fabulous dress for layering as the seasons change, and in the cooler months, or for transitioning from cool to warm (so jealous of you northern hemisphere peeps). It could easily be sewn in a warmer fleece or loopback, which is the genius of the pattern being suited for both types of fabric - it means you can use something with a little less stretch than some traditional knit patterns, and still get a great result. I think it would be fabulous on older girls with more contemporary fabrics than what I have used too.<br />
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The instructions are clear and very straightforward and I will definitely be sewing it again. I did find the sizing chart a little different in measurements than quite a few of the designers I usually use to make clothing from, and was very glad I bothered to give the sizing chart a once over before cutting. Please double check this prior to cutting - the designer has included it for a reason, and using it will ensure you get the most accurate fit.<br />
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I am so looking forward to sitting down later this evening and having a good long read. I look forward to One Thimble every quarter and it has become such a resource for me with all of its useful articles. Keep following along on the tour and run straight to the <a href="http://onethimble.com/" target="_blank">One Thimble website</a> to purchase your copy. Also, don't forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/onethimblesewingenthusiasts/" target="_blank">One Thimble Sewing Enthusiasts Facebook</a> group to share your creations and be inspired by all the other creations that you see.<br />
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Are you looking forward to seeing more of the range of patterns from One Thimble's Issue 7? Follow the blog tour using the links below;
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<li>Wednesday 13th May 2015 - <a href="http://www.mollyandmama.com.au/" target="_blank">Molly and Mama</a> and <a href="http://www.pensebrox.com/" target="_blank">pen, seb & rox</a> and <a href="http://www.from-a-box.com/" target="_blank">From a Box</a></li>
<li>Thursday 14th May 2015 - <a href="http://handmadeboy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Handmade Boy</a></li>
<li>Friday 15th May 2015 - <a href="http://www.thetoffeetree.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">The Toffee Tree</a> and <a href="http://www.horrisanddeedle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Horris and Deedle</a></li>
<li>Saturday 16th may 2015 - <a href="http://sewvolution.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Sewvolution</a> and <a href="http://www.fabuloushomesewn.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">FABulous Home Sewn</a></li>
<li>Sunday 17th May 2015 - <a href="http://sewtodaycleantomorrow.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Sew Today, Clean Tomorrow</a> and <a href="http://sproutingjj.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Sprouting JubeJube</a></li>
<li>Monday 18th May 2015 - <a href="http://sewhappilyeverafter.com/" target="_blank">Sew Happily Ever After</a> and <a href="http://biggstitches.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Big Stitches, little stitches</a> and <a href="http://made-by-sara.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Made By Sara</a></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Tuesday 19th May 2015 - </span><a href="http://phatquartersblog.blogspot.com/" style="line-height: 1.5;" target="_blank">Phat Quarters Blog</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> and </span><a href="http://hibbadoray.blogspot.com.au/" style="line-height: 1.5;" target="_blank">Hibbadoray</a></li>
<li>Wednesday 20th May 2015 - <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/" target="_blank">Mabey She Made It</a> and <a href="http://www.bluewrenhandmade.com.au/" target="_blank">Blue Wren Handmade</a></li>
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It has been ages since I've blogged. Life has been too busy and I've had to let go of some things that were of least importance, and as much as I like blogging, there just has not been time for it. March was a crazy month, and then April and the school holidays came and went. I've had heaps of sewing to do and am finally almost on top of it all. Anyway, this is a non sewing post today. In the school holidays this year we took a quick trip over to Western Australia to see family. All of my husband's family are in Western Australia, as well as some of mine - Kate and her hubby and the kids, and my brother Andrew and his fiancee Kristina. They are all sort of a bit spread out around the outskirts of Perth and it was a hectic holiday with loads of family to see.<br />
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We have not taken Zoe to Western Australia before and she had never met her grandfather, her Aunty Michelle, and five of her cousins. Our first stop off was Mandurah, which is a beautiful little seaside city about 1 hour south of Perth. All of Scott's family are in Mandurah. We caught up with Michelle and her kids - Jayden who is now 16 and so big I can't believe it, Kyle who will be 15 this week, Levi who is 12, Shania who is 10, and Mia who is 8. It has been over four years since I've seen the kids and they have grown so much. It was really nice to see them and my kids loved spending time with their Kim cousins.<br />
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Zoe finally met her Grandad, she loved him to pieces and it was really nice that they were able to spend some time together. Scotts Father is getting quite old now, and I am really thankful him and Zoe got to meet each other.<br />
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We also spent loads of time catching up with the kids Nana - Scott's mother. We don't see her very often and the kids enjoyed seeing her again.<br />
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We were in Mandurah over the easter long weekend and it was busy. The rain that Sydney was having followed us over, and after just one sunny warm day, the weather turned nasty, cold and rainy, which I might point out is why Zoe is so poorly dressed in some of the photos - I wasn't really prepared for cold weather in Mandurah and only packed her a few things for the cool. We did loads of fun things with the family there including camel riding, Zoe's first pony ride, playing with the Kim cousins, and saw Mia get baptised.<br />
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Mia and Shania were very considerate and were always wearing things I sewed for them for their birthdays and were very obliging models.<br />
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If only they lived closer!!!<br />
We had an easter egg hunt at Nanas house which was a bit of fun too.<br />
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My brother and soon to be sister in law had coincidentally booked a weekend at Mandurah for the weekend that they were there. It was nice to see squid (my name for Andrew - I am 8 years older than him) and to spend some time getting to know Kristina, whom I had only briefly met before. They get married in December and it will be lovely to have her as part of the family.<br />
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It was sad to leave Mandurah knowing how much it and everyone in it will change before we get back over there again. We had a brief four days in Mandurah and then headed on down south a couple of hours drive to Busselton for a few nights. Busselton is located in South West WA. I've only ever been there once before many years ago and I was excited to go again. Busselton is located right on a spectacular part of the coast and it is most famous for its jetty, which stretches for 1.9km and is just amazing to walk along on a sunny day. We of course went there when it was pouring rain, but managed to get an afternoon where despite being cloudy, the rain stopped long enough for us to take the kids on the jetty.<br />
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On a sunny day here the water is the most amazing colour - greens and blues and all sorts of in between. I made sure Zoe was wearing her Studio Busso Pinny - Studio Busso is my favourite of all favourites for handmade clothes (Busso stands for Busselton, the home of Studio Busso). Her style is so unique and stock moves very quickly when she has it available. If you've never seen any of her work, stop by and check out her Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/studiobusso" target="_blank">here</a>. I have heard a rumour or two about some existing plans she has for the next year, so it is a page worth keeping an eye on if you are a sewer.<br />
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The pier has train tracks running down the middle because yes - there is a little train that you can catch up and down the pier if it is too far or too long to walk.<br />
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Busselton is the perfect place to stay to explore the southwest region of Western Austraila. It is truly one of the most spectacular parts of Australia I've ever seen and we had one day to explore. Heavy rain was forecast, so we were up bright and early to try to get stuff done and seen before the rain (quite easy to do really when no one has adjusted to the time difference between Sydney and Perth). I really wanted to take the kids inland a little to Pemberton, but with the wet weather, we decided to just hit the coastline. So we headed off on down to Augusta via Margaret River, a region knows for it's wine and fine produce, as well as amazing surf beaches. We drove through the local town of Cowanarup which literally has fake cows randomly all through it.</div>
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Can you see the gold cow hoisted up on a pole in the background? I am sure there is an interesting story behind it. Then we headed on down to Margaret River. We stopped in at a big hedged maze, which is something I've always wanted to do. It was awesome and way harder than I expected. The kids loved it.</div>
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With the rain threatening and the sky getting darker and darker we jumped back in the car and headed to Augusta - the Southern most part of Western Australia. Augusta is a place I've wanted to visit for a long time. I have seen so many photos and it looks breathtaking. Sadly though, you really need the sun shining to bring out all the colours in the water. I could see them a little even with the grey clouds, and could tell it would be just amazing on a sunny day, and tried not to feel ripped off and grateful for that fact that the rain held on long enough for us to get out and explore the lighthouse and surrounds.</div>
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Next we headed back up the coast via a different road, and drove through the Karrie forest which I loved. The trees were huge and straight and just beautiful</div>
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at the other end of the Karrie forest are some fabulous caves in this region, full of interesting mineral and deposit formations. We explored Mammoth Cave, and the kids, especially Connor thought it was awesome. Connor loves rocks and minerals and has been a collector or all sorts of interesting rocks since he was toddler. They enjoyed the audio self guided tour and we were the only ones in there, which was just amazing seeing as you are never on your own at a tourist site in Sydney.</div>
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The next day, we headed back up to Perth, stopping in at Mandurah to say a quick goodbye to the family and in a big highlight of my trip - some of my handmade friends gathered and met at a local play centre. I met Courtney from Samuel and Rose, Alana from Rosie Petal, Steph from Owl and I, and Bex from Bexie Boo, who likes in Far North Queensland and happened to be in town visit family at the same time as me. I talk to these girls almost every day on Facebook and it was so nice to meet them. I also got to meet a few new handmade faces - Stacie and Lil. It was a rare treat to meet so many in one spot. Of course ours were the best dressed kids there.</div>
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We then drove up to Perth, quickly checked into our hotel and headed on out to The Vines to see the Anderson family. Most of you who follow our blog know Kate better as deedle. Kate and I have always been close, growing up, unless we were fighting (which was rare but nasty), we were inseparable. I really really miss Kate and may never forgive her husband for whisking her off to Perth to live. Just kidding, it was a really good move for them and they are really happy there, but I miss her terribly. It was so good to see her (and the growing bump) and Samuel had saved his 9th birthday party for a time when we could be there. The kids loved being reunited with their four cousins here and had a great time at the party.</div>
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Zoe and Georgie (Georgina) were reunited! Zoe and Georgie were born less that 24 hours apart. Kate and I were surprised to find out we were expecting at the same time, our due dates for the girls were one day apart. I was induced a week early with Zoe because I was so unwell, and on the day I was induced Kate had an appointment with the midwife who did a quick internal and told her that there was no way her baby was coming within the next week. Georgie had other ideas. Zoe was finally born late on a Friday evening, and in the early hours of Saturday evening, Kate's waters broke and a few hours later, Georgie arrived. We are pretty convinced that these girls wanted to come here together and they were pretty happy to see each other.</div>
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We did a few more things with the Anderson's over the weekend - including a trip to Scitech, lunch in Queens Park and a family dinner on Sunday night, where Andrew and Kristina joined us again. The highlight of the evening was when the Anderson's Aunty Felicia stopped by with her ambulance, as they were in the area and waiting on a call out. How many kids can you pack into an ambulance?</div>
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It was awesome to touch base with the Anderson's again. The boys had grown heaps, and so had the girls and I loved seeing Emily who is 6 and gets more excited than anyone else when I make her a dress. I wish Perth wasn't so far away and so expensive to get to.</div>
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We also spent some time in Hilary's Boat Harbour where we stayed whilst we were in Perth. It's one of my favourite spots in Perth.</div>
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My nesting instinct is finally starting to kick in and this week I've managed to make something on my necessity list.<br />
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I started off by drawing a rough sketch of what I wanted and listing all the things I would need to keep in it. Then I sketched my pattern. I wanted the exterior to be for all my things- wallet, phone, keys, etc so that I could access them quickly without doing the full nappy pay pull apart. The inside of the bag is intended for all the baby stuff. </div>
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At this point I'll apologise for the dodgy night time photos. My husband was away at a conference this week so I stayed up a few nights after the kidlets were in bed to get it finished.</div>
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There a five pieces to the pattern for the main body of the bag- the front/back, the sides and the base. I forgot to take photos of every step but if you are keen to make your own this might give you a few ideas.</div>
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The outer shell is made from aqua-coloured duck canvas and grey denim. I cut the front and the back from the duck. </div>
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Then I folded the pattern piece down to get the right dimensions for the outer pockets, which are made of the grey denim and lined with an orange cotton.</div>
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I made the orange piece slightly taller than the grey, sewed them together at the top and then lined them up at the bottom. Then I pressed the top edge of the pocket which gave the pocket the orange trim.</div>
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Next I sewed down the middle of the pocket piece and added these two pocket tabs to the front of the bag.</div>
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I made the back of the bag the same way without the pocket tabs. Instead of making the pockets even, I moved one to the side to make one larger pocket and one smaller pocket.</div>
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Here is the back of the finished bag. I intend to use the large pocket for magazines or my iPad when we're watching the other kids at after school activities.</div>
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I put elasticised pockets on the sides. If I made it again I would make them bigger. Then I joined the sides to the base. I found the middle of the base and the middle of the front, pinned them together and then pinned around the sides from there.</div>
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ON the other side of the lining I made 2 smaller zipper pockets and 2 open elasticised pockets. I forgot to take a photo while I was making them but here is what the pockets look like finished.</div>
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On one end of the lining I added a drink bottle cuff. It is just two rectangles of fabric with stiff interfacing in between them, stitched into the side seams of the lining.</div>
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Next it was onto the handles and the strap. The handles were made with two strips of fabric sewn together and then fold and sewn in half in the middle as shown.</div>
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Finally I put it all together (no photo again). The outer shell of the bag was the right way out with the lining inside out on the outside of the outer shell. I sewed the top of the lining to the outside and then turn it the right way out through the hole in the bottom of the lining. Then I poked out all the corners nicely and sewed up the gap in the bottom of the lining.</div>
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I added two key rings before I put it all together- one on the outside and one on the inside.</div>
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I love not having to scratch around the bottom of my bag for keys. This pocket will be the perfect place to put them and they'll be easy to retrieve when they're attached to the key ring.</div>
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This is my latest quilt- a simple patchwork made of eighty 5" squares.<br />
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There are lots of bright colours and bold patterns. I can imagine a baby during tummy time going completely cross-eyed on this.<br />
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My 6 year old helped me to arrange the rows. "Is the the one I helped you make?" she asked. </div>
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My lanky regular helper was happy to oblige again. I didn't quite have enough backing fabric so I did a pieced back with some extra squares.</div>
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I've been testing fabulous girls dress sewing pattern this past week or so called The Gallery Dress by <a href="http://boodesigns.com.au/" target="_blank">Boo! Designs</a>. It's basically a mod shift dress with a whole heap of fantastic options. I have been after a good simple shift dress pattern for so long and I am pretty sure this is my favourite Boo pattern ever, which is a massive call because I really like Boo patterns.<br />
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Simple designs often give more flexibility in terms of the fabric you can use, and although the Gallery Dress is designed for woven fabrics, and sized for woven fabrics, it is an easy dress to adapt to use knit fabrics as well. And anyone who reads this blog knows that I am a big fan of knits, plus my stash is out of control and I can't stop buying them, so I really need to sew with them!</div>
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I've mentioned this before, and the internet is also full of information about how not all knits are the same. It is important to understand this when sewing. Just because something looks lousy or good with one type of knit doesn't mean it will or won't work with another type. As you become more experienced with sewing with knits, you will start to understand these differences for yourself. For children's clothing I tend to favour cotton/spandex (also called cotton/lycra) blends. Most I use tend to have a lycra content of around 5 - 8%, and the rest is cotton. Interlock is a popular choice for many new to knit sewers - I am not a fan of interlock myself, but we are all different, so don't write your interlock stash off from reading that - you may like it. For this particular hack though, I am using cotton/lycra fabrics. And beware of super cheap prices. You usually get what you pay for with regards to the quality of knits. There is also information all over the internet on how to hem knits. I'm not going to cover this here - I will simply just tell you to hem via your preferred method. Rest assured this can be all done on your normal machine. You do not need a fancy coverstitch machine - I have one and I love it, but I survived years without one.</div>
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The gallery dress is a very simple sew in knits. Before you cut though, think carefully about whether the fabric you have chosen will look like a dress all made up, or a nightie. It's really easy to cross that line with knits! I also recommend you measure you child, the chest measurement is particularly important. You should size down in width to convert this pattern for knits, and remember width is based on the chest measurement, so if you have a child who measures a 6 in height, and a 4 across the chest, you will need to cut a 3 width with a 6 height. Does that make sense? Also, if your child is at the lower end of the height scale (i.e. a few cm below the height measurement for the pattern), you may need to go down a size in length for the bottom hem as well - but you can always just chop a bit off at the end before you hem if this is the case. Knits sit closer to the body than most woven fabrics, and are a little heavier, so tend to sew up a bit longer when using the same pattern pieces.</div>
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My pieces are above - you will see a fox appliqué mysteriously appeared on my fabric overnight to liven it up a little - don't be afraid to appliqué knits. Just go slowly and use fusible webbing to stick the appliqué to the knit prior to sewing. I have cut a 2 in length, and a 1 width. Zoe measures exactly 54cm for her chest (size 2) and 94cm for height (slightly above the size 2 measurement).</div>
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For all sewing, you should use a stretch stitch or an overlocker if you have 4+ threads are are confident with your overlocker. I am using white thread deliberately on this so you can see what I am talking about, but it would look prettier if you matched your thread. You should also know that knits are easy to stretch as they go through your machine. Try not to stretch them - you will end up with warped seams, and if you notice your seams looking wavy, especially on the overlocker, you need to adjust your differential feed. Steam is also your best friend with knits (it really helps snap any overstretched fibres back into place) and I would recommend ironing all seams with a good shot or two of steam after sewing.<br />
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1. Place front and back pieces right sides together. Sew front to back at shoulder seams. If you are doing a bigger size, and you have a fabric that has a lot of drape and feels heavy, you may need to sew cotton tape or clear elastic into the shoulder seams to stop them stretching out over time. I don't really ever need it with cotton lycra though - it is a very stable knit.</div>
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2. Set in the sleeve as per the pattern instructions. Your dress should look like this now.</div>
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3. Sew the bottom sleeve seam, and the side seam as per the pattern instructions, and you are almost finished. See how easy it is?</div>
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Now we are going to finish the sleeves. The way you finish the sleeve will differ depending on the sleeve that you have chosen. I recommend the following finishes</div>
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*For the simple short sleeve, just simply turn under and hem as per your preferred method for hemming knits.</div>
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*For the sleeveless version, I would finish with a strip of knit fabric applied in the same way as the bias tape in the pattern instructions</div>
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4. Sew gathering stitches around the bottom of the sleeve as directed by the pattern</div>
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5. Cut your sleeve band piece, but make it shorter width wise than the band piece. It will stretch and go over the wrist easily (provided you cut it in the direction of the stretch if you only have one way stretch) and for knits, I think you want the sleeve band to sit nice and snug so the sleeves don't ride up.</div>
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You can see how much shorter I have cut mine, and I could have cut it a little shorter. Direction of stretch must go with the width of the cuff. Just ignore the word draft on the pattern piece above and remember I was testing when I photographed this piece, which is why the word draft is there.</div>
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6. Sew the short ends of the cuff together (right sides facing) to turn the cuff into a circle.</div>
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9. Time to finish the neck now. We are going to finish the neck with a band. There are a few different ways to do this. I have described one way<a href="http://horrisanddeedle.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/the-little-miss-sweetie-pie-in-knit.html" target="_blank"> here</a> for those of you who want all seams hidden on the inside. When adding a neckband, you need the band to be approximately 80% the circumference of the neckline, and you want to stretch it a bit as it is sewn on to make sure the neck sits nice and firm against the body and doesn't gape. Make sure you cut the length of the neckband with the stretch of the fabric.</div>
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See, there's my dress and you can see I have cut the neckband that bit shorter. My neckband is around 1.5 inches wide because I am going to use my coverstitch machine to sew it down. I'd recommend about 2 inches wide if you are just overlocking it on. I do realise I haven't given you accurate measurements here and that is because quite honestly, near enough is good enough and will work. However if your name is Brooke Sleep (couldn't resist), or you are a very particular sewer for whom that is not acceptable. you should measure the circumference of the neck and cut the band to 80% of that length plus seam allowance.</div>
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Finally, hem the dress using your preferred hemming technique and it's all done. Here are some pictures of mine on my daughter, mostly because I was trying out my new lens and want to post them because I am pretty proud of myself…..even though my photography friends will still laugh at me!</div>
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During the testing process, my friend Tiffany from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/39threads" target="_blank">Eva and Lucy</a> also sewed up a top and a dress. Here they are on one of her adorable twins (or possibly both, I can't tell them apart).</div>
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It works really well for the top length as well. And if for some reason, it is too tight to fit over your child's head, don't despair and cry and throw it in the bin. You can just use the quick fix <a href="http://horrisanddeedle.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/a-quick-fix-for-when-that-t-shirt-wont.html" target="_blank">here</a> to add a closure point to the back of the dress.</div>
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For those who are interested, my striped fabric is a Hilco knit from <a href="http://www.craftymamasfabrics.com.au/" target="_blank">Crafty Mamas Fabrics.</a></div>
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The Solid Blue is a denim blue cotton lycra knit purchased from <a href="http://zebrafabrics.com.au/" target="_blank">Zebra Fabrics.</a></div>
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The Boo Designs Gallery Dress pattern is available for purchase from the Boo website - just click below the Boo monkey on the right side bar.</div>
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I hope this all makes sense and thanks for following along. Please note I am not paid to write this hack - I believe all the information you need to sew it is here, and I have very limited time to blog and sew for leisure because I have a family and also dresses people have paid for to make! I will help where I can, but please just be brave and have a go yourself! Thanks for reading along and happy sewing,</div>
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Well it is officially autumn here (sob sob come back Summer) and I haven't shared any of the things I made for myself over summer - mostly because I haven't photographed them. Anyway, I intend to share them over the next little while, but I intend to do a lot of things on this blog and then real life gets in my way!
Anyway, here is a Skippy dress that I have lived in over the past couple of months. I love the Skippy dress, blogged about here, and for a lazy quick sew, I left the pocket off this one. It's bright, it's comfy and my husband tells me I'm easy to spot in a crowd when I'm wearing this dress. Here is a couple of awkward shots Scott took for me.<br />
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And because I can't leave her out here's little Zoe in her favourite Joey dress.
Super cute. I love it - the pattern and the fabric.<br />
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Both patterns are from Make It Perfect Patterns. Fabric for my dress is from Ixat, with the contrast from The Fabric Store. Fabric for Zoe's dress is from Crafty Mamas fabrics.
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I'm jumping on the blogging tour for <a href="http://www.onethimble.com.au/" target="_blank">One Thimble ezine</a> today. I have been a follower of One Thimble right from the beginning. I am a big fan of Jen Kennedy's - the brains and talent behind One Thimble and Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns. I look forward to each new One Thimble ezine release - not only is it full of wonderful pattern, many of which I would probably not know about without One Thimble, but I have learnt so much from the brilliant articles.<br />
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Today I'm going to be reviewing the Archie Tailored Shirt. This pattern is from Jen herself - and carries her brand - <a href="http://www.ainsleefox.com.au/category/patterns-pdf" target="_blank">Ainslee Fox Boutique Patterns</a>. I've long considered Jen to be the queen of girls party dresses and I love her patterns, so I was delighted to hear she was branching out from dresses and including a tailored button down shirt. The pattern is available in sizes 2-10 and features a two piece collar, buttons down the front, long cuffed sleeves and the option of a pleat in the back. It is suitable for both boys and girls and includes both metric and imperial measurements.<br />
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I chose to sew for my biggest fella Austin. Austin is 9, and his measurements fell right on the size 10 measurements provided in the pattern. I rarely sew for my boys, Austin in particular is very picky about what he wears. He is a highly athletic boy who excels at a wide range of sports and lives pretty much in his school uniform, and then whatever attire is suitable for the sport that he has on after school. Most clothes need a nike label on them to be considered cool, or need to be part of his rugby, basketball, running or swim club uniforms to get worn. Lately though, I've noticed a trend toward dressing like his father. Scott is definitely taking over as the parental role model at the moment and Austin follows him everywhere like a little puppy dog when he is home. Scott wears business shirts to work everyday, and casual button up shirts on the rare occasion that we are not at a sporting event and go out together as a family, so I knew Austin would love an Archie Shirt and that it would get worn.<br />
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As you can expect from this pattern, the sizing is absolutely spot on. It fits perfectly and this is one of the reasons that I love Jen's patterns. I know she works like a trooper prior to a pattern release to make sure her pattern is as perfect as possible. Patterns in One Thimble generally have condensed tutorials, but Jen's are always clear and easy to follow, and she is always available in the One Thimble Sewing enthusiasts group (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/onethimblesewingenthusiasts/" target="_blank">join here</a>) to help anyone who is struggling.<br />
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This pattern produces a tailored piece of clothing, which means it is important to stick to precise seam allowances when sewing, and to not skip steps such as interfacing and ironing. This is reflected by the fact that it has been given an intermediate rating. Fabric choice is always important, and whilst smaller sizes may not mind a shirt being made from quilting cotton, I would recommend something a little lighter weight for the bigger sizes. I used a top quality cotton shirting that I picked up locally from my favourite fabric store in Sydney. It is lightweight and has a soft silky feel and Mr Picky has worn the shirt an awful lot, so he likes it too.<br />
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For those who are experienced at sewing and have made a shirt before, Jen mentions other options available to finish various aspects of the shirt. They are not included in the tutorial, but she mentions where to finish them so that you can go ahead and finish it yourself if your prefer a different method to the one in the tutorial. If you have never sewn a shirt before, I highly recommend you stick to the method in the tutorial. I have found that Jen's methods are pretty much always the best ones and have learnt quite a few good ways to do things using her patterns.<br />
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I have to admit, it was nice to see how excited Austin got over the fact that I was sewing something for him and not someone else, and I've felt a little smile come over my face every time he's walked downstairs wearing his Archie Shirt. He is growing up so fast and my role as a mother is really changing in his life as he grows and becomes confident with his own identity. I miss (at times) the days when he was with me always, and he walked along with his little hand in mine, and it is nice to know that even though he won't always hold my hand anymore, he will wear something that I have made him!<br />
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I would highly recommend this pattern for anyone looking for a shirt patterns, and encourage all sewers to jump on the One Thimble Band Wagon because it's awesome. Here's one more picture of one of the patterns available in the ezine - this is The Penny Dress that I also tested on my daughter.<br />
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So pop on over and see what your missing out on and make sure you join the Facebook group to see all the One Thimble loveliness, and get inspired to sew today!!!<br />
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I just got a brand new teeny tiny niece this week. She is absolutely lovely. At the moment she lives about 10 minutes from me but soon her family will be moving far away and I probably won't see her much over the next few years. I wanted her to have something that she knows I made her so it had to be a quilt of course.<br />
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As a child I despised the colour pink and hated the way girls had it thrust on them. I've warmed to it over the years and it's now one of my favourite colours. However, it drove me nuts when I had my first little girl and it seemed as though the baby girlswear world didn't know that any other colour existed. I assumed that my sister in law is not that much of a pink girl either and so I wanted to mostly steer clear of that colour range.<br />
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I gave myself a few rules for this quilt. Number 1 was stash and scrap fabric only. I'd like to say I was being sensible and thrifty but in reality it was Summer holidays and I didn't feel like dragging my fat, hot pregnant self and my four little beasts out to the fabric shop.</div>
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My second rule was to keep it simple. Like most quilters I make things too complicated at the start and end up with piles of unfinished quilt tops that get left by the wayside for new ideas and fabrics. </div>
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My third rule was to make the backing from a single piece of fabric. Often I do a pieced back which sometimes gets almost as complicated as the quilt top. Then I have to think of a way to quilt it so that the quilting pattern compliments both sides. It ends up taking me way longer.</div>
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With these three rules it helped me to get the quilt FINISHED! Hoorah. </div>
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When I'm in the zone I prefer making things up as I go along. I drew a rough sketch for how I wanted the quilt to look and then got out my scrap box.</div>
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I began sewing scraps onto white cotton pieces which I then cut into random sizes.</div>
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When the quilt top was put together I thought that a beautiful birch tree really needs some birds to live in it.</div>
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It has been a shocker (to use a real Australian term) of a week here. The start of the week we were at the tail end of the summer school holidays. My boys have 8 weeks off and it is ridiculously long. The first 6 weeks go OK, and then it is like someone flicks a light switch and they turn into these terribly bored lethargic beasts who argue non stop and do nothing around the house. So my patience was at an all time low and then Zoe got a wicked case of food poisoning and vomited non stop for 24 hours. It was awful. She got severely dehydrated and had to be admitted to hospital for a drip. And then her appendix started "grumbling" - I have since learnt that that is indeed a medical term, probably bought on by the dehydration, and she has been in agony all week. No sleeping, lots of crying, no eating and in and out of hospital. It's been a hard week and I am exhausted but hard things do not last forever, and Zoe actually slept last night, is eating and drinking today and says her tummy does not hurt. Phew! And - school went back on Wednesday, the boys both have friends in their classes and love their teachers, so things are looking up.<br />
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After that week, it's a pleasure to take a bit of time to blog about a little knit dress that I adore - The Modkid Melanie. Zoe's been living in her Modkid Melanie dresses this Summer. I am a real sucker for this pattern.<br />
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I find knit dresses harder to photograph that woven ones. Woven ones tend to stick out more and hold their shape a bit better and on little girls that don't stop moving, I think they photograph better. I think knit ones are far more comfortable to wear though and much better for everyday play. I haven't actually managed to capture how cute this dress is completely on camera, but you'll have to trust me. It's definitely cuter in real life than these pictures.<br />
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I trust Modkid patterns so much that for the first Melanie dress I made, I cut into some of my pricey euro knit stash. I haven't actually managed to get a decent photo, and its not likely to happen any time soon, so this will have to do!!.<br />
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This is the prefect pattern for printed knits. I love the pockets, the contrasting panels up the side and it sews up so fast. This is a great dress for a beginner - the pattern instructions are easy to read and understand, and a lot of thought has been given to making the construction easy and doable for sewers of all skill levels. Shape wise it is great for girls. It's almost like a flared a line and the pockets help hold the dress out so that it has a really cute shape to it.<br />
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Zoe is getting right into posing - be prepared for some absolutely hilarious shots over the next year or so. Here she is giving me her best model pose.<br />
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I love the proper sleeve in this pattern. Zoe starts pre school this year and there are so many patterns I just can't use because they don't cover the back and shoulders properly. You could very easily make it long sleeved too and get some wear out of it in winter.<br />
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These dresses will transition easily into autumn - you can layer them over leggings and pop a jacket on over the top. This is definitely my go to knit dress sewing pattern. Modkid patterns are also really reliable size wise - they sew up spot on according to the measurement table at the start of the pattern.<br />
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I love this pattern. I have the women's version too that I must find time to cut out and sew! Modkid patterns are available at the Modkid etsy store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/modkid" target="_blank">here</a>, and don't forget to going the Modkid Facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/302539649923319/?ref=br_tf" target="_blank">here</a> for more Modkid inspiration.<br />
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This pencil case is a great option for anyone battling the endless packets of stationery as we all get the supplies ready for the new school year. It keeps the colouring supplies separate from the every day lead pencils, biros, glue stick and scissors but keeps everything together in one place. If you've made a basic zipper pouch of any sort before you will have no trouble with this.<br />
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You may be forgiven for thinking I'm a tad obsessed with pencil cases at the moment. I wrote my original <a href="http://www.onethimble.com.au/pencil-pencil-case-single-tutorial-pdf.html" target="_blank">Pencil Case</a> tutorial last year for <a href="http://www.onethimble.com.au/" target="_blank">Issue 5 of One Thimble</a>.<br />
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and the <a href="http://horrisanddeedle.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/chunkster-pencil-pencil-case.html" target="_blank">Chunkster Pencil Pencil Case</a> was born.</div>
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Now it's the double banger. Maybe it's because I was desperate to have some sewing time which was encouraged by the kids during the school holidays, maybe it's because I wanted a trip with all of them to the fabric shop so that they could "choose their own fabric." Whatever it was, it was great to get back on the sewing machine again, even if only for a few hours.</div>
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When this pencil case is complete, it measures 10.5"x8". If you're not after something that big simply make the length shorter. For this pencil case, each piece of fabric you use is double the length of the finished product. So work out what size you want the finished product to be, double it and add an inch for seam allowances.</div>
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Anyway, getting back on topic, here is what you need:<br />
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- 4 pieces of fabric, each measuring 12" x 16". One is for the outer shell (on the left), one is for the lining (in the middle) and the 2 on the end are folded in half and for the zippered compartments.<br />
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- 2 zippers, 10"/25cm in length<br />
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- 4 zipper ends, approx 4" x 2" each, folded in half, wrong sides together.<br />
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To being with, fold inner compartment pieces in half, right sides together and press. Set aside.</div>
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Using a zipper foot, sew folded zipper ends on each end of both zippers.<br />
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Unfold one inner compartment piece and lay one zipper on the top, matching up top edges, then place top edge of your outer shell piece, with right side facing down on top of zipper.<br />
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Make sure edges are aligned (except for the zipper ends which you can trim to size if desired) and stitch along edge using a zipper foot.<br />
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When you have sewn that seam it will look like this:<br />
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Next, take the raw edge of the inner compartment piece and fold it up so that the raw edge meets the free edge of the zipper on the underside of the zipper.</div>
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Next, take the lining piece and align one of the short edges with the top of the zipper on it's free edge.<br />
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Sew them together using your zipper foot.<br />
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Afterwards it should look like this with your outer and lining fabric on one side each of the zipper and your inner compartment inside the zipper.<br />
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Put the right sides of the outer and lining fabric back together.<br />
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The next step is exactly the same thing with the second zip and inner compartment and the other end of your outer/lining fabrics.<br />
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Lay the right side up of the outer fabric, place the zipper on top, this time with the zipper facing down, and then place the edge of your inner fabric on top of the zipper. Sew it down with the zipper foot.<br />
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Then on the other side of the zipper repeat this step with the lining piece and the other end of the inner compartment. When you are finished, it should look like this.<br />
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This is how it looks when it is turned out the right way.<br />
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Next, top stitch around the edge of each zipper using your zipper foot. I found I had to change mine to the other side.<br />
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Turn it back inside out, MAKE SURE THE ZIPS ARE OPEN PEOPLE! Then stitch around the due as indicated by the red line. Use a 1cm or 3/8 " seam allowance.<br />
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When you get to a zipper, make sure you push the zipper ends down towards the compartments.<br />
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Snip open the fold where you left a gap in the stitching.<br />
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Trim off the corners and bulky zipper ends.<br />
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Turn it all inside out, tuck in the raw edge of the opening in the compartment and then stitch it together.<br />
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Push the zippered compartments inside the zips and give it all a good press.<br />
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Find the centre of the pencil case by folding it in half and stitch a line about 3/4" on each side from the centre. You can't see my stitching in these photos at all, but it helps to give the pencil case stability as well as anchor the inner compartments.<br />
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Next, add studs or snaps on the edges and in the centre of each end on the inside only.<br />
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And there it is. If you don't have studs or snaps you could add a strip of velcro on the inside below the zippers.<br />
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Get the kids to fill it with all their bits and bobs for the school year.<br />
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Ahhhh Summer. It's a beautiful thing. My favourite season of the year hands down. It's full of sunshine and laughter, freckled noses and ice cream eating, long daylight hours and backyard cricket when dad comes home from work, BBQs and friends, summer showers and brilliant thunderstorms, shorts and sundresses, havianas and bare feet. There are so many wonderful things about summer, and woven through all of them is swimming! In Australia, swimming is part of our culture. Pools are full of kids learning how to swim freestyle and backstroke, and it's amazing how many "old friends" that you didn't hear from all winter start calling when the weather warms up and you have a pool in your backyard…<br />
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My kids are huge swimmers and I love it. They would live in the water if they could. I seem to always be buying swimmers and goggles. I've often looked at swimwear and wondered how it is made. I have even cut an old pair or two up and attempted it myself, but the binding has always had me a little stumped. So when Kristie from Boo Designs asked if I wanted to pattern test her swimmers I jumped at the chance. Kristie is clever and I knew if she was planning on releasing a pattern, she had figured out a way to make the binding doable for all the home sewers out there who don't have an industrial set up.<br />
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This pattern was released last year, in time for the Australian Summer. It is real value for money and offers the following options<br />
*Togs (a QLD name for a one piece bathing suit)<br />
*Tankini top<br />
*Bikini top<br />
*Raglan sleeve rashie<br />
*Classic sleeve rashie<br />
*Swimming briefs<br />
*Contrast swimming briefs<br />
*Shortie swimming briefs<br />
How good is that? That's 8 pieces in just one pattern. Anyway, I really enjoyed learning how to make swimmers from this pattern and I'm pretty sure I won't be buying any commercially made ones for Zoe for a long long time.<br />
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The pattern is sized from 2-10, which covers a great range of sizes. Zoe was a size 2 when I tested and made my first couple of pairs. She is now at the big end of 2/small end of 3, so I've been making size 3's for her of late.<br />
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The easiest option I think for beginners is the Raglan Sleeve Rashie with the contrasting briefs. For people who have never sewn with spandex before, you can do it on just your normal machine, and the pattern is full of wonderful hints and suggestions for sewing with spandex. As you sew a little with spandex and get your confidence up, you can try more and more pieces.<br />
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I am not an overly frilly or ruffly girl. I do not like sewing ruffles upon ruffles and actually prefer swimmers to be fairly sensible and practical. I love the cut of the togs - the bottoms are low and comfortable, perfect for all those who have issues with swimmers riding up and the dreaded wedgie and my favourite thing hands down is the back. I love the straps at the back. So funky!<br />
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I was determined to master the binding, which I think is really the most challenging thing about the pattern. I have seen so many alternatives out there - patterns that avoid binding all together, patters that use fold over elastic instead, and other methods. I personally think that to get that nice comfortable but firm fit across the chest you have to be brave and try binding with elastic hidden inside. And learning it from Kristie's pattern makes it possible.<br />
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My first attempt at binding was OK (pictured above), and I was pretty pleased with myself. Then I took Zoe to swimming lessons and she was sitting on the side of the pool and another little girl walked up in her perfectly sewn funkita swimmers and I grimaced at how bad my binding really looked. I was determined to make more and get better at it.<br />
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It took about 3-4 pairs before I started to work out exactly what my machine/s needed setting wise etc to get a good finish with the binding, and also for me to get a good feel of how to feed the binding through the machines to get a good finish. I tried heaps of different things, as I generally do with testing, although when testing for BOO I always end up coming to the conclusion that the way Kristie has directed it to be sewn is the best way!! I had ordered a coverstitch machine and it arrived the day before the pattern, so I thought I would just use a biding foot and whip the binding on no problems....what a dreamer I am sometimes. I eventually got the binding foot all sorted, but I have to admit I am fine using it without elastic, but with the addition of the elastic, I just find it easier without the binding foot. I am sure with practice I will get there, when it works, it is great, but I can't get it to work consistently and it's frustrating to unpick. So I've just been doing as directed by the pattern and doing the final sew of the binding with the coverstitch machine instead. You can totally do this on your normal machine though, with a twin needle, or with one of the stretch stitches on your machine. I wanted to mention all this about the binding not to turn you off, but to encourage you if you have tried it once or twice and not been happy. It does take a bit or practice to get right, but when you get there, think about the awesome swimmers you can make!!<br />
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So now Zoe has loads of swimmers. Or course though, we need them all, and more because I really enjoy sewing them now. The tankini (pictured below) is easy and gives you a different alternative to the togs.<br />
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I really like the cut of the bottoms in this pattern. It does not ride up at all, even with very active children.<br />
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It was a bit of a Boo Christmas for the nieces and nephews too.<br />
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Most of my spandex has come from the Boo store. It is really nice quality spandex, it's quite light and dries quickly but doesn't fade and has great recovery. I actually sewed up a pair to test this and have really been mean to this pair of swimmers. They've been worn repeatedly in the pool and to swimming lessons (where they are exposed to very high chlorine), I've left them to dry in the sun, quite deliberately on some very very hot days and I'm really surprised to say that the spandex has not faded or stretched at all, unlike the pricey speedos. So although it seems a little expensive, I truly think it is worth the money, plus I can squeeze 2 pairs easily out of a 1/2 metre.<br />
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The pattern is easy to modify to add ruffles or skirts and I have loved learning how to sew swimwear. And if your daughter is entering into that tween age, don't be discouraged because the tween pattern will be launched very very soon. I've been testing or that one and it is a great option for teens, so keep your eye out on the <a href="http://boodesigns.com.au/" target="_blank">Boo website</a> and don't forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/boodesignspatternclub/?ref=br_tf" target="_blank">Boo Designs Pattern Club</a> to get the exclusive discount code for the tween pattern when it is released.<br />
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There is a free boys briefs pattern on the Boo website, and the rashes are totally suited to boys too.<br />
So get sewing and bring some Boo to a beach (or pool) near you this summer!<br />
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Enjoy the sunshine,<br />
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Marnie<br />
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Anyone who knows me knows that I am a compulsive hoarder of knits (and rayon). I do try to keep it under control and be strict with myself, and not allow myself to buy more until I've run the stash down, but I finally ordered some Eurpoean knits this year and oh dear…..it is soooo hard not to buy them! Not to mention all those Art Gallery knits. Swoon! Anyway, I know there is a whole world of quilting cotton only ladies who sew beautiful clothes, but I do think if you limit yourself to only quilting cottons that you are really missing out. That said, many of my favourite girls patterns are sized and designed for quilting weight cottons, so I do understand it. Occasionally a pattern comes along though that as far as I am concerned, deserves a little more of a going over than just making them up in quilting cotton.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>If you follow the infrequent posts on this blog you will know that I am a massive fan of Pattern Emporium patterns - they are just great. Beautifully drafted, giving you a nicely cut garment, with expert instructions. I tested the Little Miss Sweetie Pie pattern for Kate prior to its release. I've already blogged about it <a href="http://www.horrisanddeedle.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/the-little-miss-sweetie-pie-dress.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I really like this pattern though - as much as I know girls like full, twirly skirts, I also love clean simple lines that aren't full of fussy ruffles and frills. I can already tell Zoe prefers less fussy clothes, she is a bit of a tomboy, she is rough and plays hard, and gets frustrated in clothes that restrict her. She does like to look pretty though, and so this pattern is brilliant for us. anyway, I'm getting way off base here.<br />
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I basically wanted to see if the LMSP dress would work in knit fabric. Not all patterns sized for wovens will work for knits, even with modifications they just don't suit the fabric. But this one has such lovely clean lines to it that I thought it might. So I tried it and it works beautifully, so I thought I'd write a blog post on the modifications I did. Here's my dress first up.<br />
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A few things to note on the dress.<br />
Knits are not all created equal. My preference is for cotton/lycra knits that have a high percentage of cotton, but with a small percentage of lycra (or spandex), usually around 95% cotton, 5%lycra. They are easy to sew with, comfortable to wear, have excellent recovery and wash well (especially if you buy european knits). I loathe interlock and never sew with it anymore. I know spoon flower is gaining in popularity with their organic cotton knits, and I ordered some to see what all the fuss was about. As much as I like choosing the print, I am less than impressed with the lack of stretch and the poor recovery on these fabrics. I personally probably wouldn't bother with them unless you were after a specific fabric. They cost similar to top quality european knits and the quality doesn't even come close. I also love knits that have a bit of viscose in them - it is light and comfortable to wear and drapes beautifully, but I tend to use that more for women's clothing and I would steer clear of fabrics with viscose if you are new to knit sewing, as they can be more fiddly to sew with. Once you have some experience up though, they are a great option.<br />
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Anyway, getting back to the tutorial. I would recommend sizing down a size for the width if you are going to make it in a cotton/lycra knit, and also sizing down for the length - maybe not a whole size if you have a tall child, but be open minded to the fact that you may have to trim some off the bottom of the hem. Knits are heavier than quilting cottons, and so will fall more towards the ground, and closer to the body, making the dress longer when worn. Zoe is a size 2, but she is right at the top end of the scale. I made a 2, knowing that if it was a bit long, it could easily go away in the cupboard till next Spring.<br />
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I've used a cotton/lycra for this that I got from Crafty Mama's fabric, and the spotted coordinates are from Mabel Madison.<br />
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Cut out all your pieces as per the pattern size you are making with the exception of the back yoke pieces and the front facing. I will get to them in a second.<br />
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I used the simple ruffle for this tutorial. Cotton/lycra rolls at the end when it is cut. I didn't want to do a rolled hem on the edge because I know it doesn't sit well and the end will still roll up after it is hemmed, so I cut mine on the fold instead (straight edge on the fold) and folded it in half and sewed it in that way. Sorry I didn't get a picture, but I hope it makes sense. Have a look at the ruffles lower down and you will see that the edges are not hemmed, but one piece of fabric, folded in half.<br />
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You will need to alter the back yoke piece if you do not plan on putting the buttons in the back. With most knits, you will find that they stretch enough to skip them, which makes it a bit simpler to sew. To alter the pieces, you will see that there is the centre back dotted line running down the middle of the pattern piece. Ive folded mine in half down this line to make it very clear which line I am talking about.<br />
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You will also see the letters next to the piece, they are marked A. Draw a vertical line from the A on the top piece to the A on the bottom and then cut the pattern piece along this line.<br />
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This is now your centre back piece, but you need to cut it on the fold.<br />
Take your centre back yoke piece and place it on the fold of the fabric<br />
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Cut it out and your yoke will look like this.<br />
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Now, sew the shoulder seams of the yoke piece to the shoulder seams of the centre front piece. Sew your ruffles on as per the pattern instructions, prepare your pockets as per the pattern instructions, and sew the side panels and the back side yoke pieces onto the centre pieces. Here's my dress with one side done so you know what I mean.<br />
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Repeat for the other side and sew on the back skirt piece to the back yoke piece. Then sew the side seams together and finish the arm holes as per the pattern instructions. Then all that is left to do is to finish off the neckline. I do this by adding a band to it, and you don't need a coverstitch machine to do this. There are tons of ways of doing this and any knit pattern out there will teach you a particular way. This is my favourite way to do it when I'm not using my binder foot on my coverstitch machine.<br />
Get your fabric that you are going to use for the binding, and cut a strip. It does not need to be on the bias, but it needs to be with the stretch of the fabric so that it will stretch as it fits over the head. You can see the measurements of mine below.<br />
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Technically to get the precise length of the binding strip, you should measure around the neckline (careful not to stretch) and then cut the length of the neckband to be around 80% of the neck circumference. You really want to have to stretch the band a little as you put it on to get a nice finish and get the curves of the neckline to sit flat against the body. I have done this so many times that I prefer to use the much more accurate sight check (Near enough is good enough for me with this. If you are very particular, measure the circumference and figure out 80%). I lie the garment on the floor with the shoulder seams lined up and then open out the neckline so that it sits flat as per the picture below.<br />
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Then I fold my band in half and see if it is about 80% the length of the neckline. See, highly accurate!!!<br />
Next, fold the neckband piece in half like the above picture, but fold it right sides together and then sew down the short edge to form a circle.<br />
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There are many ways to sew a neckband onto a garment. This is just one I'm describing here, but if you have done it another way and like it that way, do it that way. Split the neckband into quarters and pin the quarter marks. Do the same with the neckline of the dress. Then place the neckband inside the dress and pin to the wrong side of the dress, matching the quarter marks. The seam in the neckband should go at the centre back of the dress.<br />
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You can see that the neckband is shorter than the neck of the dress. This is a good thing, you want to gently stretch the neckband as you sew it on. This is our next step! Sew the neckband on, stretching it gently as you put it on. Use about 0.5cm seam allowance. Be careful not to stretch out the neckline of the shirt as you do this. It takes a bit of practice, but is very very easy once you've figured it out. Overlock this to finish it, even though it's going to be hidden to make sure the stitching has some stretch in it if you didn't use a stretch stitch to attach the neckband.<br />
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Press the seam up towards the neckband and give it a good blast of steam. Steam really helps with knits, they are easy to stretch out on curved edges, and a shot of steam will usually snap them back into place. Next, take the top of the neckband, fold it down over the seam and pin or clip into place. I'm using quilt binding clips below. I find them really useful for things like this.<br />
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You can see that there is just enough room to cover the overlocking. If you are new to knits, pin or clip all the way around before sewing it down. Now we are going to sew it down and this needs to be done with a stretch stitch. Make sure the stitch has plenty of stretch, because this part of the dress needs to stretch easily to accommodate a head. I am using a coverstitch machine below, but if you don't have one, there are numerous stitches you can use, or a twin needle. If you don't know which stitches to use for your machine, I recommend consulting the manual that your machine came with or simply googling it. I am constantly surprised to see these basic questions pop up in facebook groups that aren't meant to answer general sewing questions and think people often forget how useful a manual is!<br />
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Give it a good press and shot of steam to make the neckline sit nicely.<br />
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Hem the dress and she's all finished!!<br />
I don't have a photos on my model because its still a bit long for her.<br />
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If you try it on your model and there isn't enough stretch in the neck to get over the head, don't panic. All is not lost and you can use my tutorial <a href="http://www.horrisanddeedle.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/a-quick-fix-for-when-that-t-shirt-wont.html" target="_blank">here</a> to create an opening in the back of the dress.<br />
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Thanks for following along and enjoy sewing with knits!! MarnieUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991148820877108688.post-2125725880931823092014-12-18T22:18:00.001+11:002015-01-03T09:47:15.307+11:00The Adele Dress from Violette Field Threads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have had this little dress to share for a good couple of months, and it seems highly appropriate that I share it this week.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Sydney is my city. I was born in Melbourne, but we moved to Sydney when I was eight and I grew up here, and have not left. I love Sydney for so many reasons. Sydneysiders were given a very bitter pill to swallow earlier this week, with the events that unfolded in Martin Place. I tear up every time I think of the tragic outcome, and of the fact that three little children will be without their mother this Christmas, and for every other Christmas. But I will not let these events detract from the love I feel for this great city, for it is a wonderful city and I feel lucky to have grown up, and to have my children grow up here.<br />
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I made Zoe this little dress a couple of months ago, when Violette Field Threads were having their fall style off challenge. I knew I had no chance of winning the challenge, you pretty much have to be an incredibly amazing photographer to win, but I have been meaning to make this pattern for ages, so it was a good excuse. It is the Adele dress, which is made from knits and has some adorable little ruffles down the back of the skirt.<br />
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I had to drive through the city one Saturday morning to pick up basketball uniforms (a long story….lets just say my husband is one of the most enthusiastic children's basketball coaches I have come across), and so we stopped off at Blue's point on the way.<br />
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Blue's point is one of my favourite spots to sit and look at Sydney harbour. It is on the north side of the bridge and the view is spectacular. Sydney harbour is breathtaking, the photos don't do it justice, and it sparkles in the sunshine.<br />
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Anyway, we got down to Blue's point that morning and of course Zoe was delighted to find a little dog in the park. She had a great time tossing his ball around for him.<br />
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But of course, eventually it was time for the dog to leave and that was it for Zoe. Sulky face, no nice photos and crying about the little doggy being gone. So we resorted to the playground to cheer her up while I tried to get some shots of the dress.<br />
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The Adele dress is a very sweet little dress. I modified the pattern slightly, instead of the bustle at the back, which creates the top two ruffles, I added a ruffle directly onto the other two ruffles and joined them to the top piece of the back. I also added some ties, as there is a little peter pan collar around the front (it's adorable) that I wanted to coordinate with the ties.<br />
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I was a little concerned when I saw that sizes 2 and 3 were grouped together. I know on growth tables that the axial growth between 2 and 3 is smaller than some of the other sizes, but it is still a decent difference, so I was expecting it to either fit her (she is a size 2, but a big 2) with no room for growth, or to be massive.<br />
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The fit was actually really great. It is fitted, but not too tight, which will allow for growth easily, and the length was just below her knees, so I hemmed it a little shorter, which is great for all the sewers of size 3 people out there. It meant it would fit her well through Summer and transition through the first couple of months of Autumn with leggings underneath.<br />
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The instructions were very clear and straightforward and the pattern was easy to print and put together. It's a really great little pattern that I would definitely recommend. I used a cotton/lycra knit that I picked up for some ridiculously cheap price at The Remnant Warehouse, and my favourite fabric from the Jennifer Paganelli Beauty Queen line. It was a little tight going over Zoe's head - so I added a quick opening to the back using the method I've described in a tutorial <a href="http://www.horrisanddeedle.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/a-quick-fix-for-when-that-t-shirt-wont.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Anyway, I loved taking photos of her here, but I did find it challenging. I am using my camera in full manual mode now,and it is a bit beyond me still. I was confused about whether to photograph her, or that spectacular background, so I ended up not really getting a good shot of either and the sun was bright and strong, which made the lighting tricky. Still I am determined to get better and am doing loads of reading about photography these days. There are so many things that remind me of Sydney in these photos - the obvious ones, and then the not so obvious ones.<br />
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I love the sandstone steps leading down into the water. You can see that some have been lovingly replaced, but others are original, carved I assume, by the convicts who worked so hard to make Sydney what it is today, and it really takes me back to learning all about Australia history when I come down here. And that water - such a pretty pretty colour, and the yellow sand that is found on all of Sydney's beaches, encased by the sandstone walls. I really do love it here.<br />
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Anyway, Zoe was being a real 2 year old, and there were no good photos happening, so I gave up and put her in the car and off we went through the city to pick up the basketball uniforms. The uniforms were in a street lined by huge trees. I absolutely love these trees, they are everywhere in the city, and as a child I was fascinated by them. I took Zoe to walk in them and she said "I think I would like to have my photo taken in the trees and I would be a good girl and smile nicely," so I whipped out the camera and she posed beautifully for me!<br />
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Anyway, a lovely dress and an even lovelier city to live in.<br />
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The Chunkster Pencil Pencil Case is a less fiddly version of the Pencil Pencil case which was included in the last edition of <a href="http://www.onethimble.com.au/" target="_blank">One Thimble</a>.<br />
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For the last <a href="http://www.onethimble.com.au/" target="_blank">One Thimble e-zine</a> I contributed a tutorial for putting together these pencil cases.<br />
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I was really happy with how they turned out and I sent one of them to my newest famous Australian illustrator because her work had such an impact on my desire to keep creating. I was overjoyed when she sent me a sweet email of thanks.</div>
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But now, it's crunch time with only a week left of school and Christmas around the corner. I usually make the school teachers totes but 2 out of 3 teachers this year, we had last year, so I thought it was time for a change. To tell you the truth, I want to piece three pencils for each pencil case and I get bored of doing the same thing over and over. Thus, the Chunkster Pencil Pencil Case was born.</div>
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In this tutorial, in the interest of short time and general can't be botheredness, I will only be showing you how to piece the chunky pencil top for the case and not the whole ins and outs of putting the pencil case together.</div>
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Before you begin, here is a diagram of the scrap sizes you'll need for the pencil. Apologies that it's hand drawn. My computer drawing skills are quite prehistoric and I find it way easier to draw it by hand.</div>
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I didn't cut all of my pieces exactly at first width wise, I just made sure they were the right length (and it only has to be within the ball park of the measurements I've given you here).</div>
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Make sure you use a 1/4 inch seam allowance or your pencil points will be a bit munted. Also, with any piecing like this, a rotary cutter is the way to go.</div>
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After you've put your scraps together, press all the seams towards the long end of the pencil (the part without the point) and then trim your strip down to 2 inches (5cm).</div>
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Next, mark your points according to the diagram below to give you the point of the pencil.</div>
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This is how I did it.</div>
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If you can see my two points on the "wooden" part of the pencil, they are 1/4" from the seam closest to them. My other point is towards the end of the blue pencil tip exactly in the middle.</div>
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Cut according to the purple line in the diagram before the last photo.</div>
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Then get a rectangular piece of solid fabric that you're using for the pencil case top. Make sure it is longer than the pencil tip and wood like it shows in the photo. When you sew it on, it needs to extend past the end of the pencil tip and the seam where the wood meets the rest of the pencil.</div>
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Like this. Press the seam towards the solid outer fabric.</div>
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Then cut off the excess of that rectangle, leaving a little bit of overhang.</div>
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Then turn and flip the piece you just cut off and line it up.</div>
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Then stitch it along the other side of the pencil.</div>
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Trim off the excess outer fabric so that you have a nice neat 2 inch strip and then add your top and bottom strip to complete the rest of the pencil case front.</div>
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Add some batting underneath and quilt closely to the edge of the pencil.</div>
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