workingmom Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Looking for new ideas, clothing apparel to tackle. Hopefully something to sew up in a weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I am working on halloween costumes. A Native American dress for dd1 to be the American Girl Kaya. And hand stitching a felt dog mask for dd2 to be her dog Tatlo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS Mom in NC Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Christmas Tree skirt in a large scale Grandmother's Garden pattern with a single fabric stacked and whacked for a kaleidoscope effect.Here are lots of examples:https://www.google.com/search?q=images+kaleidescope+hexagons&client=firefox-a&hs=qcM&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=oSVJVLn_DbGrjAKu8YDoBA&ved=0CCEQsAQ&biw=1235&bih=866 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I finished some taggie blankets recently. That's about the extend of my sewing skills. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 New curtains for the boys' room--made with various strips of old denim. For years, I've been stashing worn out jeans for a quilt, but I am waving the white flag and doing smaller, faster, curtains instead. I'm still in the cutting and piecing stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I love garment sewing & I'm on a roll right now LOL. I just finished the Lady Skater dress for myself & next on my list is the Leanne Marshall coat for Simplicity. I even made a digital rendition of that one; I'm so excited. I'll have to do a muslin for that, so in the meantime I might make a striped Renfrew--which is a quick sew & is available as a PDF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'm making two stuffed critters for dd2's Christmas, pj pants for both girls and dd1's AG doll and clothes for said doll (hopefully all before Christmas) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'm making pillowcases to give for Christmas gifts to my great nieces & great nephews. I may also make pajama pants for them if I have time. We're thinking small this year because of a need to pack light as we are taking a family trip together. I know I can't haul a lot of stuff with us and I can't imagine their parents being able to haul a lot of stuff home, either. I'm using the pillowcase instructions on allpeoplequilt.com and adding some piping between the sleeve and the body of the pillowcase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'm going to make a couple of these bags. This is the extent of my sewing abilities. :p If you're looking for something new you could always try sewing your own underwear. :D (No I haven't tried it myself. Yet.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I let slip that I can sew when my son got involved in children's theater. (It's fun, though. I only jokingly complain.) I just finished several pairs of ruffled girl pirate pants for Peter Pan, am finishing the jagged legs of a boys' pair, made a pair of lop ears for Hop the bunny, and I'm in the middle of a skunk vest. There's fur everywhere! I don't suppose that's helpful in giving you ideas, though. :P Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleowl Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I just finished DD#1's Halloween costume yesterday - actually just a simple dress but made from red fabric with white polka dots, so she can put on some ears and be Minnie Mouse. :) I bought the costumes for the other two, and am heading back to my quilting project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'm going to make a couple of these bags. This is the extent of my sewing abilities. :p Oooo, I like those bags. Much nicer than the more utilitarian ones I made for my kids to store playclothes and puppets in... Those ones are actually nice enough to give away (provided I can do a decent job...) I have very basic sewing abilities, and a very basic 1960's Kenmore. Thanks for the link. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I want to buy this to make for my girls for Christmas: https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/dahlia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'm going to make a couple of these bags. This is the extent of my sewing abilities. :p Those are so cute! I want to see pictures when you've finished one! ETA: Maybe I should make the bags and put the pillowcases and pj bottoms in them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Halloween costumes here too. Nothing like waiting to the last minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Here are a couple I've already made--one according to the pattern (upper left) and one a bit longer but same width (center). The other bag (upper right) was made with this pattern which goes faster but the top doesn't close well. The ribbon in the picture didn't work at all for a closure and I replaced it with parachute cord which works better but the bag still doesn't close completely. ETA: Blerg--I can't figure out how to post it here. ETA2: here we go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I think I watch too much Project Runway. After looking through dozens of costume catalogs, I decided that I wanted to make my daughter's duet costume this year. The other mom got really excited about that idea. I'm going to be making halter bustiers out of pleather and then skirts out of a soft lace. Should be striking if I can pull it off, but I've never worked with faux leather before. I hope it behaves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Post-pregnancy skirts with adjustable waist bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I cut out a new tunic at Keptwoman's house about 3 years ago and need to sew it up this weekend so I can wear it to the SCA picnic in a fortnight because *I have nothing to wearrrrrrrrrr* (Except stuff I hate.) Naturally that makes me feel like doing anything but, because I'm sure it isn't going to fit, my sewing machine isn't going to work etc. That will be followed up with a new tunic for dd because she really doesn't have anything to wear because she's grown! I'm intending an outfit like this but without the fur coat: http://www.strangelove.net/~kieser/Russia/PartizanWoman.html The Russians do the best hats in history. That had is so nice and shiny it won't matter that I look rubbish in hats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingmom Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 I love garment sewing & I'm on a roll right now LOL. I just finished the Lady Skater dress for myself & next on my list is the Leanne Marshall coat for Simplicity. I even made a digital rendition of that one; I'm so excited. I'll have to do a muslin for that, so in the meantime I might make a striped Renfrew--which is a quick sew & is available as a PDF. Simplicity 1254.jpg what fabric for the coat? is it difficult to use thicker fabric with the sewing machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingmom Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm finishing this clutch. I added a wristlet bc my niece said that was missing on the last batch of clutches. However it took my a while to find the right size clasp/Dring so now I've put it off. http://www.noodle-head.com/2010/04/gathered-clutch-tutorial.html I had pinned the pattern for this onto the fabric months ago but sadly I'm scared to cut the slippery polyester material for this one. http://www.simplicity.com/p-5086-misses-tunic-top.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingmom Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I had a 6 hour car ride last weekend and listened to creative podcasts mostly about sewing. Modern sewciety, Elise Gets Crafty Abby Glassberg While she naps After the Jump anyone have any others that are good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 what fabric for the coat? is it difficult to use thicker fabric with the sewing machine? It's a flannel wool coating from Mood. I just have a really basic, entry level machine but I've sewn through a lot of thick fabrics (leather, really stiff interfacing, denim, etc) and this is medium weight, so I don't anticipate any problems (famous last words!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I had a 6 hour car ride last weekend and listened to creative podcasts mostly about sewing. Modern sewciety, Elise Gets Crafty Abby Glassberg While she naps After the Jump anyone have any others that are good? Oh! The Sewing Affair is GREAT! I think most of them are over an hour long & they are really fun to listen to. She's interviewed quite a few of the "big name" sewing bloggers. I've listened to Modern Sewciety but she has too much quilting stuff for me. I follow Elise's blog but I haven't listened to her podcast yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I have tons of things cut out and waiting but sewing it up is not happening. The kids take so loooong doing school that I'm just too tired to make more mess at the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 It's a flannel wool coating from Mood. I just have a really basic, entry level machine but I've sewn through a lot of thick fabrics (leather, really stiff interfacing, denim, etc) and this is medium weight, so I don't anticipate any problems (famous last words!). Wow- that wool is stunning! The coat is going to be gorgeous when you're done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Wow- that wool is stunning! The coat is going to be gorgeous when you're done with it. Thanks! I sure hope it turns out! It's the most expensive fabric I've ever bought, I've never worked with wool before (but I'm a compulsive researcher) and it's a brand new pattern so there aren't any reviews of it. I sewed a coat last year (not wool) and loved the process & the finished result--I'm attaching pictures. Consider it a shameless brag. :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I need to start stockings, pajamas and pants for christmas. I am in the middle of making another quilt for dd and her dolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Thanks! I sure hope it turns out! It's the most expensive fabric I've ever bought, I've never worked with wool before (but I'm a compulsive researcher) and it's a brand new pattern so there aren't any reviews of it. I sewed a coat last year (not wool) and loved the process & the finished result--I'm attaching pictures. Consider it a shameless brag. :blush: Your jacket is very nice! What is the pattern? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Your jacket is very nice! What is the pattern? :) Thanks! It's by an independent pattern designer, Sewaholic. She designs specifically for pear shapes (more pear shaped than I am, so I grade the hips down usually). It's the Minoru jacket. Here's the designer's blog post introducing the pattern for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Keeiping in mind I not longer have littles at home and am sewing for Grands, this is my list for the past three weeks. Quilted bag for myself. 14 pairs of leggings ( 3 granddaughters) 2 of the pairs had a matching shrug tshirt dress with applique work 3 long sleeved t shirts cloth box with 8 matching napkings ( wedding shower gift) 5 hooded towels ( 4 custom order and one baby shower gift) corderoy jumper and turtle neck Most of this fabric was "gifted" to me and all of the elastic. Most of the rest of it is remants from other projects, so pretty much I am trying to empty out my fabric stash. Every other week with I sew with a charity group that makes hats for the homeless. Lately we have sewing 200 - 225 per week. There are usually 5 - 8 of us. On woman has them all cut out when we get there. We only sew for about 3.5 hours.. I still have 3 pairs of PJ's to sew up and then I can start my christmas sewing. I think there will be cloth boxes and napkins for some of my girls, and some of them want a cowl neck sweatshirt I have been sewing for myself for a few years. Comfy and easy to sew up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm just finishing up two matching wool jackets for my babies. I salvaged the wool from some adult clothes. I love sewing for babies because it's so easy to make things turn out cute. I think that this has been one of my favourite projects ever. Next up is hemming some curtains. I've got 7 sets to hem and I'm going to be paid $150. I haven't done anything for pay in years! Thankfully they're thick cotton and not something nasty to work with. After that is some jumpers for my two year old. The females in our family only wear dresses so I feel like I'm always sewing dresses. At least little dresses are cute. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I cut out a new tunic at Keptwoman's house about 3 years ago and need to sew it up this weekend so I can wear it to the SCA picnic in a fortnight because *I have nothing to wearrrrrrrrrr* (Except stuff I hate.) Naturally that makes me feel like doing anything but, because I'm sure it isn't going to fit, my sewing machine isn't going to work etc. That will be followed up with a new tunic for dd because she really doesn't have anything to wear because she's grown! I'm intending an outfit like this but without the fur coat: http://www.strangelove.net/~kieser/Russia/PartizanWoman.html The Russians do the best hats in history. That had is so nice and shiny it won't matter that I look rubbish in hats. What a cool outfit! :coolgleamA: I'll need the coat, though; it's starting to get chilly around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I "volunteered" to make costume pieces for each of my two kids. I finished a Halloween-themed skirt for my daughter last weekend and mailed it out to her on Monday. She picked the fabric (dark-ish orange with black spider webs all over it) via liberal texting of photos while I wandered my local JoAnn's store. It turned out really cute. Tomorrow (or later today, I guess), I have to finish a Victorian-style double-breasted vest for my son so that I can deliver it to him when my husband and I drive down to see his dance concert tomorrow evening. The event for which he needs to wear the vest is Monday evening, and he needs some time over the weekend to do any fitting or tailoring that may be necessary, given that I had to sew without his current measurements. After I finish that, I'll switch to crochet for a while. I promised my daughter I would try to create a reasonable facsimile of a scarf she liked that was too expensive to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Y'all are inspirational but especially ajfries! Will you be my neighbor? I am also thrilled to see that several of you are supporting the new, independent pattern makers like Colette and Sewaholic. My most recent project was an experiment with a woven plastic malt bag, something that my husband got at the homebrew store. I immediately started to think about feed bags and the 4-H kids who raise animals but I wondered if the plastic would be a challenge for beginning sewists. Making a tote bag, I had to deal with plastic shreds (French seams solve the problem in the big picture) but I need to experiment with melting edges for my beginners. Prior to that I made two things for my son, the archaeologist. He wears a high visibility vest in the field. I made him one with pockets to accommodate his stuff. In August I made him a long sleeve shirt, Vogue 8800 stitched up beautifully. Colette also has a pattern for a man's shirt with many posts from an online sewalong offering support. Coat note: Two years ago I made Vogue 8930 out of a wool knit. I love the collar on cold, windy days. I have been trying to finish knitting a second sock of a pair that has taken too long to complete. Then maybe I'll move on to some sewing.. Toying with the idea of making a cape but I have not committed. Oh, and podcasts! Be still my heart! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Post-pregnancy skirts with adjustable waist bands. Link to a pattern, or is it your own invention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I've recently made flannel sleep pants for my too skinny for men's, too tall for boy's, son. I also have plans to make flannel pillow cases and embroidered kitchen towels for gifts. After seeing some of the projects here, I might try making the wool pea coat I've been wanting but can't find in the right size or right color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingmom Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Oh! The Sewing Affair is GREAT! I think most of them are over an hour long & they are really fun to listen to. She's interviewed quite a few of the "big name" sewing bloggers. I've listened to Modern Sewciety but she has too much quilting stuff for me. I follow Elise's blog but I haven't listened to her podcast yet. Thank you, thank you for the suggestion. I've gotten through 3 episodes of "the sewing affair" and really love it. You're right its more sewing as opposed to quilting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I finished all costumes last week, except crowns. This week I am planning to make my second bra - took a class over a year ago and the first one turned out wonderfully but the fit was a little off. My pattern is adjusted and I just need to give it another try now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I want to buy this to make for my girls for Christmas: https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/dahlia Jen, I just saw that Colette has a Dahlia sewalong going--in case you need some inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'm about to start the Christmas pajama pants for everyone. I have fabric for the kids and my mother's, but I still need more for mine and dh's. Last year I only did the kids' but it was soooo easy that I realized I should do us all. I may also make comp book covers for gifts. If I manage to get on that... I made a really cute one for ds after I bought one for his brother. His has a mustache fabric and looks really cute on his general comp book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Massive draperies for my bedroom -- a project that my mom and I worked on this summer. They're up but need to be hemmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 The costume pieces I made for my teens for Halloween were so successful that I think I've decided to re-use the patterns and make them each an item for everyday wear. For my son, it'll be a double-breasted vest in a somewhat more subdued fabric than what he chose for costume wear. For my daughter, I'm thinking a skirt she can wear to work (maybe something tweedy). I spent some time yesterday poking around her Pinterest boards for inspiration. Each will also get the traditional Christmas eve PJs, although I haven't yet settled on ideas for themes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 While I'm in the process of the practice run of my coat (to check the fit) I'm going to a couple of knit tops. I got this pattern recently...I don't think I really like the elastic sleeves & waist, but that's an easy fix and I've made this one before so it'll be easy to whip up another version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Now that Halloween is over - on to holiday gift sewing. Working on American Girl doll clothes and dresses right now. I love the accomplishment of completing doll clothes - seems a little more satisfying than kids clothes. Maybe because I am willing to put in detail work on small items and not so much kid sized items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I'm recovering my glider chair with an old fleece blanket. Kind of wishing I'd chosen better fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Finished quilting a Christmas table runner my mom pieced before she passed away. Sending it off to my sister as soon as I finish sewing the binding. Machine quilting a lap quilt for myself- all 30's fabric. Will cut a Spiderman quilt for my grandson later this week. Then on to some holiday quilted placemats and a birthday gift for a dear friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingmom Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 finishing up a germanium dress and will work on baby shoes next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Christmas Tree skirt in a large scale Grandmother's Garden pattern with a single fabric stacked and whacked for a kaleidoscope effect. Here are lots of examples:https://www.google.com/search?q=images+kaleidescope+hexagons&client=firefox-a&hs=qcM&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=oSVJVLn_DbGrjAKu8YDoBA&ved=0CCEQsAQ&biw=1235&bih=866 That sounds beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Thanks! I sure hope it turns out! It's the most expensive fabric I've ever bought, I've never worked with wool before (but I'm a compulsive researcher) and it's a brand new pattern so there aren't any reviews of it. I sewed a coat last year (not wool) and loved the process & the finished result--I'm attaching pictures. Consider it a shameless brag. :blush: Wow! You are very talented, Jenna!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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