My new dress...

A couple weeks ago I blogged about this dress...  I instantly new I needed to recreate it! 

The inspiration is a vintage Pendelton dress... too cute right!

So... this is what I came up with...

I think I came pretty close to the original...

Back view... for an easy zipper instructional click here...

I used the body and neckband from #8335 , and the sleeve from #7309

Since I was using a plaid... I took the extra time to match up the grain lines...

I love it when the pattern continues seamlessly...



I cut the neckband, pockets and sleeve band on the bias... even thought it was not necessary...



I thought it gave the dress some visual interest...



I love my new dress... I think it will keep me warm and toasty this winter!  Oh, and I forgot to mention this garment was (of course) cut out of vintage fabric...  So, my dress cost me under $3! ( It was awhile ago, but I believe the fabric cost me a $1.99 and a patterns were .25 a piece)  I love being thrifty!  Fashion does not have to break your budget...

Happy Sewing!

***Jennifer

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Sew What! Day 7...

Well today is the last day of kid clothes week, and I determined to push through... finishing my third outfit for the week!  Wow!  I feel so productive this week... Not only did my daughter get some new Fall clothes, but I only used things I already had (some for years!)... so it did not cost me anymore out of pocket.  It pays sometimes to be a hoarder (he he he).  So here is the last outfit, and a review of what I did this week...

The shirt...

Vintage buttons add a nice touch... and I love the rolled cuff with a tab...

These are simple leggings... but I gathered the side...

Here are all three outfits on Violet...

Outfit #1  Dress trimmed with Ric rack and ribbon...



Outfit #2  Ruffled top... skirt with pockets...





Outfit #3  Tunic top... and gathered legging...

Thanks for following me this week, and your support... Kids clothes week was fun!  I will definitely do it again...  Even though this challenge has come to a close... check back in with me soon, because I'm always up to something...

Jennifer

Sew What! Day 2

With day 2 of kids clothes week, I feel a little more productive.  Got my first project done...


I can't wait to put this on the Daughter... it is prefect for the rainy weather we are having...



Remember the markings I said were important yesterday?  Well they made applying the trim a breeze...

Since I had to sew in a zipper... I thought I would share with you my trick to sewing in a perfect zipper... First you baste the seam closed with right sides together...

Next you iron the seam open, and pin the zipper right side down (on wrong side of fabric) with the teeth directly over the seam...

Then on the outside(right side of fabric), using your zipper foot, stitch in place about a 1/4 inch away from the seam...

 Pull out the basting stitch...

And now you have a perfect zipper...


Well, It was nice to feel productive today... hope your projects are coming along... see you on day 3...

Sew What!



It is KCWC kids clothes week and I have signed up for the challenge!  I need another project like I need another hole in my head, but I'm jumping in with both feet... The task is simple... devote 1hour everyday, (10/10-10/17) and sew some clothes for the kid in your life... I am going to work on some fall clothes for my daughter Violet... Wish me luck!  I will post my hour progress everyday this week, so check back to see how far I've gotten... Are you going to join me?  Happy sewing!

 

Ready...set...go!  Since I have so many projects going, I really did set a timer... here's what I did with my hour...



 

This is my first project... vintage 1967...



I always take the time to line up my grain line... and mark the lines... it makes putting it together so much easier...



These lines will help me easily pin on some rick rack or lace...



All cut out and marked... now to sew...

 When sewing on knits it is always a good idea to use a knit stitch... it allows the seams some stretch, without breaking the thread... This is the setting on my 401, it is a very narrow zig zag stitch... it almost looks straight...

  

So with the few minutes I had left I was able to sew the front and back center seams... That's my stopping point for today... If anyone is taking on this challenge with me I would love to hear about your progress!  See you tomorrow for day 2...