I am having a welt of a day today with the welt pockets(so to speak). Today was a first time I worked on the welt pockets and let me tell you it wasn't as easy as they make it look in the books. As they say, it is easier written than done....
Young @Heart with the Dream, Two Sewing Machines and an Over Locker determined to become an excellent Sewer/Pattern Drafter/Tailor. One day at the time.....
Monday, July 16, 2012
WELT POCKETS - NOT an easy task
Dear Friends,
I am having a welt of a day today with the welt pockets(so to speak). Today was a first time I worked on the welt pockets and let me tell you it wasn't as easy as they make it look in the books. As they say, it is easier written than done....
I am having a welt of a day today with the welt pockets(so to speak). Today was a first time I worked on the welt pockets and let me tell you it wasn't as easy as they make it look in the books. As they say, it is easier written than done....
Friday, July 13, 2012
Tailored Jacket coming together
Dear Friends,
I am pleased to advise that my tailored jacket is coming together nicely. For some reason I am taking time with putting it together as I truly want to enjoy every stage of the jacket construction. I don't necessarily want to rush the overall process. In my opinion, the journey is more important then the actual destination or in this instance the final jacket.
I am pleased to advise that my tailored jacket is coming together nicely. For some reason I am taking time with putting it together as I truly want to enjoy every stage of the jacket construction. I don't necessarily want to rush the overall process. In my opinion, the journey is more important then the actual destination or in this instance the final jacket.
 |
| Resting on my guest bed... |
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Please Check this Bargain - Free Sewing Machine
Dear Readers,
Today we will not discuss the tailored jacked I am currently working on but the street dump/bargain I was able to come across and collect. That is Janome Sewing Machine with all of the accessories/box including the instruction manual and warranty. Can you believe my luck? I am sooo grateful for this gift...Thank You Universe!!!!
Today we will not discuss the tailored jacked I am currently working on but the street dump/bargain I was able to come across and collect. That is Janome Sewing Machine with all of the accessories/box including the instruction manual and warranty. Can you believe my luck? I am sooo grateful for this gift...Thank You Universe!!!!
 |
Monday, July 9, 2012
Tailored Jacket Progress Update - Slow but Steady
Dear Friends,
Today I have managed to dedicate some of my precious time on sewing/jacket construction. To tell the truth I was aiming to finish more but had to go with Archie and Rob to visit our dog minder to see if Archi (our Boxer dog)will get along with another dog when we go overseas in August. That visit went well but my jacket pieces are still sitting on the table and waiting to be put together....I feel as if it is begging me to put it together...well I say slowly but steadily we will get there :)
Ok, so far I was able to sew the vents on sleeves or more like under sleeve piece(there is still upper Sleeve). The under collar has been joined to the upper collar and in my opinion it looks presentable...you can be the judge...
Today I have managed to dedicate some of my precious time on sewing/jacket construction. To tell the truth I was aiming to finish more but had to go with Archie and Rob to visit our dog minder to see if Archi (our Boxer dog)will get along with another dog when we go overseas in August. That visit went well but my jacket pieces are still sitting on the table and waiting to be put together....I feel as if it is begging me to put it together...well I say slowly but steadily we will get there :)
Ok, so far I was able to sew the vents on sleeves or more like under sleeve piece(there is still upper Sleeve). The under collar has been joined to the upper collar and in my opinion it looks presentable...you can be the judge...
 |
| The under sleeve vents and joined collar |
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Tailored Jacket - Progress Update
Dear Readers
Another day and another stitch on my tailored jacket. I am pleased to advise that jacket is coming along nicely and I have done fair bit of work on basting/interfacing and overall marking and preparation before I start sewing.
Another day and another stitch on my tailored jacket. I am pleased to advise that jacket is coming along nicely and I have done fair bit of work on basting/interfacing and overall marking and preparation before I start sewing.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Tailored Jacket
Hi All
Sorry for not uploading anything for a while but I am excited to announce that I am currently working on tailored men's jacket and instructions/updates to follow shortly.
Life has been really busy and interesting hence my disappearance hehehe.
I will update photos and updates regarding the jacket
Cheerio
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Project 2 - Sewing Jeans Shorts. Stage 1 (Preparing the fabric)
Dear Readers,
Well....Today I am starting my second project with the desired outcome to have pair of jeans shorts. I found this irresistible fabric in Merrickville (where I tend to buy fabrics for smaller projects) for a very cheap price of $3 a meter (couldn't say no).
Well....Today I am starting my second project with the desired outcome to have pair of jeans shorts. I found this irresistible fabric in Merrickville (where I tend to buy fabrics for smaller projects) for a very cheap price of $3 a meter (couldn't say no).
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)