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The weekend is almost here! What’s on your sewing to do list? .
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Image credit: Dior .
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@modistra.sews made this amazing amazing blouse from an old skirt
Our first task of the #msletssewitchallenge was to re fashion something you have!
You can still catch up on the first two tasks as we’ll be posting the next (third) task on 22nd March!
Repost @modistra.sews with @get_repost
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Here is a #refashion I did! From skirt to shirt! I did use a pattern. It was a @burda_style pattern and so simple to make! Thanks to @karametta for inspiring me to try it! .
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Here it is the @burda_style Pleated Peplum Top 08/2013 115
I love the unique pleating on the peplum. Made our of a brocade I scored @fabricmart
It is paired with a BurdaStyle narrow skirt in faux leather.
This top was inspired by @tabithasewer when she made her peplum top out of brocade. .
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I got to work with another group of great ladies today! I love the Tote Bag class for beginners. Everyone has such a great unique style! They all did so well!
More classes are in the works. Please DM me for more info! .
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This is the @burda_style Narrow Skirt 03/2018 103B
Sewn up in faux leather from @teliofashion
It is paired with a BurdaStyle peplum top
The skirt required some alterations/adjustments. Had to take a lot of fullness out of the hips, shortened the skirt and removed the vent and just did a back slit. I’m overall happy with how it came out .
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#imademyclothes
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All the colors! I love a colorful work space! #fatquarters .
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#imademyownclothes
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Here is the muslin of @burdastyle Pleated Peplum Top 08/2013 #115 can’t wait to sew it up in my fabric! .
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Sewing stretchy #fabrics.
To learn how to sew stretchy fabrics (like the outfit in this post) and receive sewing emails from me, please click link in bio or below this post.
Today I sent an email out explaining how to #sew stretchy fabrics without a serger.
A lot of #seamstresses complain about sewing stretchy fabric but the truth is outfits made of stretchy fabric fit so much better and if you want to go into RTW, then you need to love working with stretch and knit fabric.
So here are the tips:
1. Use the right #needle: this is where many create problems for themselves. Use stretch needle or ballpoint needle but never universal needle. Use twin needle for #topstitching.
2. Use a zig zag stitch
3. Reduce the tension of your presser foot
4. Use the hemming tape to stabilise hemlines, neckline and armholes.
5. Use the right thread. There is stretch thread made specifically for sewing stretch fabric. Click link in bio to see a pic of it.
Now the gown I made in the picture above was sewn with (surprise!) stretchy fabric. The design on the shoulder is made of three layers of flounces and about 1 yard of applique. I made sure the applique and flounces were the same colour too.
To make the #flounces stand, I used horsehair (picture2) to hem the flounces and then used white bias to finish the sides of the flounces so it's nice and neat . Then I draped the design I wanted on the finished dress.
Have you made a flounce before? Did you face any challenges? Or do you have issues when sewing stretchy fabric? Share in the comment section below and I will be right there to give you tips and help.
Meanwhile who can so wear the gown and where would you wear it to?