tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60165318945027771152024-03-12T19:22:20.167-07:00The Enchanted DaydreamerI live an enchanted life with much to be thankful for.Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-5646827807799089812019-04-11T15:23:00.003-07:002019-04-11T15:23:58.849-07:00April GoalsWow - time is just blowing by. It's been a busy, busy couple of weeks. I have a brand new granddaughter and took a week of holidays plus a couple of other days here and there to help out, plus two work trips, one to Hilton Head Island and the other to the Philly area. It doesn't look like things will be slowing down any in the next few months for travel or work, but I really like keeping track of my goals and accomplishments, so I'll try to keep up with these posts for the time being.<br />
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Here's what I had hoped to accomplish in March (and the first week of April) and how I fared:<br />
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Sewing & Quilting<br />
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Before I get into the list, I will state it right off the bat - I haven't accomplished <u>any</u> of these items. I *have* been sewing, just not on the things I chose at the time I wrote the last post. <br />
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<li>Start working on athletic wardrobe plan. </li>
<li>Sew SOI Pussy Bow blouse out of cream lightweight crepe.</li>
<li>Finish Hounds and Howl quilt (piece border, finish flimsy, piece back, sandwich, quilt & bind).</li>
<li>Finish piecing the flimsy for the Garden quilt (and come up with a better name for it!!).</li>
<li>Make a pillowcase for Deklan.</li>
<li>Make a sleepsack for Baby Girl.</li>
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<i>Despite the fact that I didn't accomplish anything on this list, I sewed three knit dresses for myself for one of my recent trips, two flannel change table covers and three flannel crib sheets for the new grandbaby. I'm also in the midst of a quilt that I'm picking away at a bit at a time. I really would like to get some of my athletic wardrobe sewn for a trip in the middle of May, but I'm not stressed about not accomplishing it if I don't get there - I have a lot of other options already made that I can take with me on my trip. More of that below in my April goals.</i><br />
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Knitting & Spinning<br />
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<li>Finish the orange baby sweater. <i>I'm done the knitting, I just have to seam up the underarms and sew on some buttons!</i></li>
<li><strike>Finish Kettle Valley handspun shawl.</strike> <i>Done! It turned out amazing and prompted a lot of spinning so I can have more handspun to knit with!</i></li>
<li><strike>Finish Noro No. 9 cowl.</strike> <i>Also done!</i></li>
<li>Finish Deklan's Maple Leaf Cardigan.<i> The knitting is done on this one too! I've even sewed up the sleeves, but have to find and sew on the buttons.</i></li>
<li><strike>Continue spinning daily for 15 minutes</strike>.<i>YASSS!!! I've been really enjoying spinning every morning as a meditative practice. Plus, I end up with some gorgeous yarn!</i></li>
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Reading<br />
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<li><strike>Finish reading Kindred by Octavia Butler. </strike><i>Done! It was easy to read due to the vocabulary and writing style, but the subject matter was very difficult for me to read. Reading to me invokes images like HD movies or television in my head and this story brought horrifying images.</i></li>
<li><strike>Choose the next fiction read. </strike><i>Done - I'm reading Raven Black, which is the first in the Shetland series by Ann Cleeves. I have watched the entire series, but I can't for the life of me remember who the murderer was so reading it is quite the mystery!</i></li>
<li>Finish 9 Minutes on Monday by James Robbins. <i> I haven't finished this one yet, I blame the fact that it's a physical book rather than an e-book. With all the travelling I've been doing I've been reading e-books over the physical books. It's also living on my desk in my office and between all the travelling or vacation time I've taken in March, I just haven't read it.</i></li>
<li><strike>Start The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins. (Interesting - I just realized the two authors' last names were the same!) </strike><i>Finished! I liked the message Mel Robbins wrote in this book, but the format was a bit "hit you over the head with the same message over and over again" which I got a bit tired of part way through. Regardless, this has book has made me re-evaluate my productivity level and how I'm working towards accomplishing certain goals. I think I'm more productive as a result.</i></li>
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Health & Fitness<br />
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<li>Continue with the cycling training program, get back on track and be on the bike 3-4 times per week. <i>I've been biking when I've been home, but I was hardly home in March, again between the work trips, the holidays spent helping out my daughter after her baby was born, and ski days, I haven't been on the bike much.</i></li>
<li>Continue with the goal of being in bed by 10, lights out at 10:30. <i>Well...see the excuses I gave in #1. </i></li>
<li>Include stretching into my fitness program with yoga and classical stretch, 3x/week <i>I haven't done this. At. All. I miss stretching and yoga and these are more portable and absolutely feasible while I'm travelling, so I really have no excuses. They also help keep me grounded and not so overwhelmed when things just get crazy with my schedule.</i></li>
<li>Journal and meditate daily for 10 minutes. <i>I've been meditating while spinning in the mornings when I've been at home. I haven't been journalling and need to get some of the excess stuff out of my head. I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed and journalling really does help.</i></li>
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So...what do I hope to accomplish for the remainder of April?</div>
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Sewing & Quilting</div>
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<ol>
<li>Pillowcase for my grandson Deklan</li>
<li>Two or three more change table covers for my granddaughter Everleigh's nursery</li>
<li>SOI Pussy Bow blouse in cream crepe</li>
<li>Continue working on Hounds and Howls quilt</li>
<li>Start athletic wardrobe</li>
</ol>
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Knitting & Spinning </div>
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<ol>
<li>Sew buttons on Everleigh's and Deklan's cardigan sweaters</li>
<li>Continue working on Plain Vanilla Turtleneck sweater</li>
<li>Spin 15 minutes daily when I'm at home</li>
<li>Research and start the next project using my own handspun yarn</li>
</ol>
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Reading</div>
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<ol>
<li>Finish 9 Minutes on Monday</li>
<li>Finish Raven Black by Ann Cleeves</li>
<li>Finish Money, Master the Game by Tony Robbins</li>
<li>Choose the next fiction book</li>
</ol>
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Health & Fitness</div>
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<ol>
<li>Continue with the cycling training program </li>
<li>Be in bed by 10 pm, lights out at 10:30</li>
<li>Aim for 8000 steps daily</li>
<li>Classical Stretch or Yoga 3x/week</li>
<li>Schedule journalling sessions for myself 3x/week</li>
</ol>
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Considering I'm out on another work trip for a couple of days again coming up, I'll be super surprised if I can tackle all of these, but it's good to aim high!</div>
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Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-85182168996770479252019-03-13T11:03:00.003-07:002019-03-13T11:04:01.854-07:00February Goal Review & March Goals<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;">Wow - it's essentially halfway through March already! I had a great February, albeit a busy, busy month with a trip to Utah for work, but I managed to get two ski days in the mountains in, followed by a three day vacation in Quebec with friends for more skiing, and then I wrapped up last week with a couple of days of skiing with my mom! The weather was atrocious for most of February when I was at home, but the skiing days managed to be absolutely glorious!! In between all of this, I've been ski patrolling as well on the weekends.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;">With all this busy-ness, I am currently feeling a bit overwhelmed with things, both at home and at work. When I get stressed, I find that </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;">cleaning and decluttering helps me reframe myself</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;">. I start this by </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;">writing a list of things I need to tackle - it makes me feel much more organized and better about things. So in that frame of mind, here's my March goals update!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><br /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.4px;">February's goals were:</span><br />
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Finish Warm Winter Sudoku wardrobe -<i> this is almost finished. I have one more blouse I want to make <i>(the Sew Over It Pussy Bow blouse)</i>, and possibly one more jacket, though I can sub this out for an existing cardigan. I have been wearing the completed items and absolutely love them!</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><strike>Plan the next capsule wardrobe - this one will be an athletic wear wardrobe</strike> <i>I have done this, but need to review and finalize it. I'd love to post my plans on this and hopefully, I'll have some time to do this soon!</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><strike>Finish Baby Girl F's (my granddaughter!) Mermaid Quilt and crib sheets </strike><i>Done! Baby Girl is going to be born tomorrow via c-section, so I'm really pleased that I got these items done before she arrived!</i></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Finish M'Agatha sweater - this would be perfect to coordinate as an extra with my Warm Winter Sudoku Wardrobe! <i>Nope, not yet.</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Finish the orange baby sweater for Baby Girl F <i> I've picked this up again today so this will be carried over to March's goals.</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><strike>Finish the last pair of 2018 socks</strike> <i>Done!</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Start Monkey Socks <i>- nope, I haven't done this at all. I totally got sidetracked by some other projects, both long languishing WIPs and new projects.</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Knit a pair of socks for my grandson, Deklan <i>nope.</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Finish Deklan's Toronto Maple Leafs sweater <i>nope.</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Sew together Augusta cardigan and finish! This would also coordinate really well with my Warm Winter Sudoku Wardrobe! <i>nope.</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Spin 15 minutes a day (when I'm not travelling) <i>I wouldn't say I accomplished this goal, but I have made more time for spinning this past month. I find it very meditative and am in the midst of a very enjoyable sweater spin. I've also realized how lovely it is to knit with your own handspun and would love to knit with my current spin!</i></li>
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<u>Reading</u></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><strike>Finish current Bruno, Chief of Police, Book #2 by Martin Walker - I am absolutely loving these easy to read novels about Bruno, a former solider turned police chief in St. Denis, France. </strike></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><strike>Start & finish Bruno, Chief of Police, Book #3 by Martin Walker</strike></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><strike>Start Bruno, Chief of Police, Book #4 by Martin Walker</strike> <i>Done! These were so easy to read and absolutely lovely with lots of descriptions of French daily life. I've turned my mom onto this series as well and she's enjoying reading these books as much as I am!</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Finish 9 Minutes on Monday by James Robbins<i> I'm still reading this one. I don't want to zoom through it but rather would like to read it and absorb the lessons to be learned.</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Choose the next business/self-help book to read <i>I've chosen The 5 Minute Rule by Mel Robbins.</i></li>
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<u>Health</u></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Continue cycling training program. This includes cycling four-five days per week (I'm currently using a pretty plain-Jane stationary bike I bought in mid-December). I'm finding the biking really boring, but try to make it more exciting by using the time to catch up on video podcasts. I'm loving how strong I'm already starting to feel. <i>I've fallen a bit off the bandwagon with this. But, it's for no other reason than I've been skiing an incredible amount which is also working my leg muscles.</i></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Aim to be in bed by 10 pm, lights out by 10:30 pm <i>I'm pleased to report that I have pretty consistently been paying attention to my body and giving it the sleep it deserves.</i></li>
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Wow, I feel like I did get a lot accomplished in February, despite all my travel! March is half over, and also a pretty busy month, but if I don't write them down, my goals won't happen, so here they are!</div>
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<u>Sewing & Quilting</u></div>
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<ol>
<li>Start working on athletic wardrobe plan. </li>
<li>Sew SOI Pussy Bow blouse out of cream lightweight crepe.</li>
<li>Finish Hounds and Howl quilt (piece border, finish flimsy, piece back, sandwich, quilt & bind).</li>
<li>Finish piecing the flimsy for the Garden quilt (and come up with a better name for it!!).</li>
<li>Make a pillowcase for Deklan.</li>
<li>Make a sleepsack for Baby Girl.</li>
</ol>
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<u>Knitting & Spinning</u></div>
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<ol>
<li>Finish the orange baby sweater.</li>
<li>Finish Kettle Valley handspun shawl.</li>
<li>Finish Noro No. 9 cowl.</li>
<li>Finish Deklan's Maple Leaf Cardigan.</li>
<li>Continue spinning daily for 15 minutes.</li>
</ol>
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<u>Reading</u></div>
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<ol>
<li>Finish reading Kindred by Octavia Butler.</li>
<li>Choose the next fiction read.</li>
<li>Finish 9 Minutes on Monday by James Robbins.</li>
<li>Start The 5 Minute Rule by Mel Robbins. <i>(Interesting - I just realized the two authors' last names were the same!)</i></li>
</ol>
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<u>Health & Fitness</u></div>
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<ol>
<li>Continue with the cycling training program, get back on track and be on the bike 3-4 times per week.</li>
<li>Continue with the goal of being in bed by 10, lights out at 10:30.</li>
<li>Include stretching into my fitness program with yoga and classical stretch, 3x/week</li>
<li>Journal and meditate daily for 10 minutes.</li>
</ol>
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Whew, that seems like a lot, but I'm confident I can crush them!</div>
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Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-70323254059002300142019-02-07T05:00:00.000-08:002019-02-07T05:00:01.153-08:00February Goals I'm not sure how enticing my goals posts are to the general public, but I really find them helpful for me to be accountable to anyone who reads my posts. So, I'm going to continue on with them. I'm not going to go back to my last goals post since it was so long ago, nor will I do a recap of my 2018 goals for the year. I'll just jump in and outline my goals for February 2019.<br />
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<u>Sewing & Quilting</u><br />
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<ol>
<li>Finish Warm Winter Sudoku wardrobe</li>
<li>Plan the next capsule wardrobe - this one will be an athletic wear wardrobe</li>
<li>Finish Baby Girl F's (my granddaughter!) Mermaid Quilt and crib sheets</li>
</ol>
<u>Knitting & Spinning</u><br /><div>
<ol>
<li>Finish M'Agatha sweater - this would be perfect to coordinate as an extra with my Warm Winter Sudoku Wardrobe!</li>
<li>Finish the orange baby sweater for Baby Girl F</li>
<li>Finish last pair of 2018 socks</li>
<li>Start Monkey Socks</li>
<li>Knit a pair of socks for my grandson, Deklan</li>
<li>Finish Deklan's Toronto Maple Leafs sweater</li>
<li>Sew together Augusta cardigan and finish! This would also coordinate really well with my Warm Winter Sudoku Wardrobe!</li>
<li>Spin 15 minutes a day (when I'm not travelling)</li>
</ol>
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<u>Reading</u></div>
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<ol>
<li>Finish current Bruno, Chief of Police, Book #2 by Martin Walker - I am absolutely loving these easy to read novels about Bruno, a former solider turned police chief in St. Denis, France. </li>
<li>Start & finish Bruno, Chief of Police, Book #3 by Martin Walker</li>
<li>Start Bruno, Chief of Police, Book #4 by Martin Walker</li>
<li>Finish 9 Minutes on Monday by James Robbins</li>
<li>Choose next business book to read</li>
</ol>
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<u>Health</u></div>
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<ol>
<li>Continue cycling training program. This includes cycling four-five days per week (I'm currently using a pretty plain-Jane stationary bike I bought in mid-December). I'm finding the biking really boring, but try to make it more exciting by using the time to catch up on video podcasts. I'm loving how strong I'm already starting to feel.</li>
<li>Aim to be in bed by 10 pm, lights out by 10:30 pm </li>
</ol>
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There you have it, February goals. Let's see how hard I can crush these!</div>
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Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-16600529508554753392019-02-05T06:48:00.000-08:002019-02-05T06:48:57.316-08:00Happy New Year! Yes, I know it's February. Today, however, is the Lunar New Year. I had a friend over on the weekend for a Sewing Day and we got to talking about how we didn't really live up to our expectations for ourselves for this year (aka we totally sucked at some of our plans only one month in). We decided to use the Lunar New Year as a turning point to reassess and make some adjustments in our plans for the coming year. We also decided we're going to be accountable to each other for some of our plans.<br />
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The past six months or so for me have been somewhat of a blur. An amazing blur, but a blur nonetheless. Work has been crazy busy, with a change in positions. It's been an adjustment but it's working out very well. I enjoyed a vacation that saw my entire family together celebrating the wedding of my brother to my favourite sister-in-law. My daughter and her spouse announced that they are expecting their second child, and my first grandchild has grown in leaps and bounds (literally and figuratively). I travelled A LOT. I spent one weekend in September at Disney for a very close friend's birthday. I spent the following weekend in New Orleans for work. I also travelled a lot for work in my home province, essentially I only spent at most two nights in a row at home through the entire month. As a result, I was sick as a dog in November with sinusitis, bronchitis and an ear infection that took a lot out of me. As soon as I recovered, December was in the full Christmas spirit swing, seeing the usual round of social activities, parties and family get-togethers. I rang in January with what is now happily becoming my traditional Sewing Retreat. In all honesty, I'm not really sure where January went, but it's been cold and snowy. And here we are, February and all caught up.<br />
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I've been sharing some of my makes on Instagram (I have a private account, but if you've got sewing or knitting or something related in your profile, I will approve your request to follow me), but am very aware of how little I've shared on this blog. I'm not going to apologize, but I really do miss the accountability factor that sharing my goals and planning blog posts bring to me. I can't promise how much I'll actually be posting, but I really do enjoy interacting with my sewing friends online. So...let's get on with the most recent post!<br />
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I have been sewing like someone obsessed, because...well...I am! Ringing in the (calendar) New Year with a sewing retreat reset my creativity and made me really want to spend some more dedicated time in my Atelier. I'm currently working through some planning that I did a few weeks ago and have almost finished the capsule that I planned. <br />
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There are a lot of options for planning a capsule wardrobe. For this one, I chose the Sewing Sudoku method as the basis for this wardrobe. You can find a free printable here: <a href="https://mellysews.com/2015/09/wardrobe-sudoku-planning-a-capsule-wardrobe-with-unbiased-patterns.html" target="_blank">Melly Sews Wardrobe Sudoku Planner</a>. I have a work trip at the mid-to-end of February and thought this would make the perfect opportunity to work a few new things into my wardrobe. The Sudoku method sees four tops and four bottoms coordinated with four pairs of footwear/shoes and four accessories. For this plan, I am including all layering pieces rather than accessories as it is COLD in Canada in the winter and I need the extra pieces in my wardrobe to stay warm. I LOVE my accessories and will be adding them in, but not in a formalized plan.<br />
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My plan is this:<br />
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<b>WARM WINTER SUDOKU WARDROBE</b><br />
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<u><b>Tops</b></u><br />
Top #1 - Butterick 3124, Sandra Betzina Today's Fit with cowl neck (view A), in olive green stretch lace<br />
<img alt="Butterick Sewing Pattern 3124 Misses Size 10-14 Today's Fit Sandra Betzina Knit Tops" 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Top #2 - McCalls 5536 Twist Top (view C & E), in espresso brown rayon/lycra jersey<br />
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Top #3 - Butterick 3124, Sandra Betzina Today's Fit shell (view B), in cream stretch lace<br />
<img alt="Butterick Sewing Pattern 3124 Misses Size 10-14 Today's Fit Sandra Betzina Knit Tops" 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Top #4 - Sew Over It Pussy Bow Blouse, in cream lightweight polyester textured crepe<br />
<img height="200" src="https://sewoverit.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Pussy-Bow-Blouse.jpg" width="200" /><br />
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<u><b>Bottoms</b></u><br />
Bottom #1 - Vogue7607 asymmetrical skirt, in olive green textured faux leatherette<br />
<img alt="image 0" height="200" src="https://i.etsystatic.com/7473307/r/il/9af725/744921800/il_570xN.744921800_1eyy.jpg" width="187" /><br />
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Bottom #2 - Vogue 8202 wide-legged jeans, in espresso brown fine wale corduroy<br />
<img alt="Vogue 8202 Misses Fitted Stretch Pants, Jeans, Lo Rise, Lots of Detail, Sewing Pattern Size 12-14-16" 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Bottom #3 - Simplicity 4596 pleated skirt (View A), in greige textured faux leatherette<br />
<img height="200" src="https://images.patternreview.com/sewing/patterns/simplicity/4596/4596fb.gif" width="140" /><br />
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Bottom #4 - Closet Case Ginger Jeans, in rust orange lightweight stretch denim<br />
<img alt="Ginger Skinny Jeans pattern // Envelope Front // Closet Case Patterns" height="320" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0632/8217/products/Ginger_Jeans_Envelope_PROOF-02_1280x1280.jpg?v=1487950412" width="212" /><br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Layering Pieces</u><br />
Layering Piece #1 - Vogue 7764 military style jacket, in olive green cotton velveteen<br />
<img alt="Vogue #7764 Misses Fitted Jacket Sewing Pattern Size 12-14-16 Bust 34-36-38" height="200" 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Layering Piece #2 - New Look 6013 vest, in a heavyweight sueded olive green knit<br />
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Layering Piece #3 - Vogue 1517 jacket, in brown wool blend suiting<br />
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Layering Piece #4 - McCalls 7257 cardigan jacket in loosely woven fabric in cream, rust orange, khaki, and burgundy<br />
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<b><u>Shoes</u></b><br />
Shoes #1 - Brown faux alligator heeled pumps<br />
Shoes #2 - Khaki boots, similar in styling to faux Doc Martin<br />
Shoes #3 - Cognac low heeled riding boots<br />
Shoes #4 - Cognac suede booties<br />
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I'll have to buy a few notions but this plan uses mostly items from my stash - even some vintage stash! <br />
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I love planning wardrobe capsules. I love new clothes and I love being able to have a highly wearable wardrobe when they're completed. <br />
<b><u><br /></u></b>Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-78841136610626755232018-07-09T09:11:00.001-07:002018-07-09T09:11:25.724-07:00June Catch-Up and July GoalsWell, its a new month and I simply cannot believe how fast this year seems to be flying by. I guess the adage about time moving faster as you get older is true! In reviewing my June goals, it would appear that I set some pretty big ones for myself that may now in retrospect have been unattainable. BUT... the great thing about crafting goals is that you can simply review, assess and make new goals for yourself. I'm a super achiever, but crafting is supposed to be fun and a stress reliever for me, so beating myself up about not reaching my goals is not ok. So I won't beat myself up, but just move on!<br />
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Here were my goals for June:<br />
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<u>Knitting</u><br />
<u><br /></u><strike>1. Finish Cupcakes in Vienna socks - these are my current mindless knit which are awesome for my jet lagged mind, and I'm loving The Yarn Jar's base and colourway. You can find her shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheYarnJarShop">here</a>. Also the memory of knitting on them on the rooftop terrace in Vienna, overlooking the spires of the Mexican Cathedral is inspiring me to finish.</strike> <i>Done!</i><br />
2. Continue working on the second sleeve for the Custom Comfy Fade Cardigan. It's currently too bloody hot to wear this (or even knit on it) but I will need (and want) it at some point this summer, and just can't wait to wear it when it's cool enough. <i>I haven't touched this yet - it's been just too hot to work on this.</i><br />
<strike>3. Continue working on my April Switcheroo Socks - I need to recover from jet lag first as I do need to think a little while working on this pattern, but maybe I can get them done before July rolls around.</strike><i> Done! These were actually easier than I remembered and I was able to finish them quickly!</i><br />
<strike>4. Start my May PSC socks - the yarn was wound before I left..</strike>.<i>Done! Not only did I start these, I also finished them!</i><br />
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<i>What wasn't on my list but what I did was to pick up one of my long languishing projects and work on it. I'm feeling rather overwhelmed with all of the projects I've got on the go and would like to clear off some of the needles before starting anything new. I've picked up the Traveller project (link to my Revelry works in progress is in the sidebar) and am working on this instead of a plain vanilla sock.</i><br />
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<u>Sewing</u><br />
<u><br /></u>1. Sew a pair of cropped <a href="https://sewoverit.co.uk/product/ultimate-trousers-sewing-pattern/">Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers</a> - these would make the perfect summer pants in a medium weight cotton, IMHO. They would go very nicely with the new ballet flats I've purchased. Plus I've got these on my #makenine2018. <i>Nope. My sewing mojo was limited in June because of the shirt dress project I chose. </i><br />
2. Sew a <a href="https://sewoverit.co.uk/product/ella-blouse-pdf-sewing-pattern/">Sew Over It Ella Blouse </a>to coordinate with the aforementioned SOI Ultimate Trousers. I have the perfect fabric picked out already, I just need to find some coordinating fabric for the pants. Also on my #makenine2018. <i>Also nope - see excuse in #1.</i><br />
3. The <a href="https://www.namedclothing.com/shop/beverly-twisted-bikini/">Beverly Bikini by Named Clothing</a>. While packing for my recent trip, I discovered I was woefully short on bathing suits I want to be seen in public in. This would be perfect for a beach trip (yet to be scheduled, but now I've got an incentive for both!) <i>I pulled the pattern and it's sitting on my cutting table with fabric, so it's a start! I needed a boost with a TNT project after my shirt dress disaster, and chose a bikini out of a modified Orange Boylston bra and Ohhh Lulu Sophia panty. The bottoms are done and the top just needs the back closure.</i><br />
<strike>4. <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7387">McCalls 7387 shirt dress</a>. While in Europe, I noticed SO. MANY. DRESSES. I've wanted one of these shirtdresses forevahhh, and even have fabric already pulled.</strike> <i>This is the fated projected that sucked my sewjo and ended up in the bin. I'm crossing it off, despite not really finishing it.</i><br />
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<u>Reading</u><br />
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<strike>1. Finish the third book in the first Gail Bowen trilogy (Joanne Kilbourn mysteries). I've got the next anthology on hold from the library, but who knows when I'll get it...</strike><i>Finished! I've even downloaded the next anthology and have started reading it.</i><br />
2. Finish Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain. Anthony, I'll miss you. You've got an amazing point of view on life, food and travel that I discovered only a few years ago. I devoured your TV shows and now I'm working my way through your books. Thank you for all you've shared. I'm so very sad you struggled and couldn't carry on. <i>I'm still working my way through this book. I often read at bedtime, but going to bed late has made it difficult to do much reading. That being said, he writes so similarly to how he narrated his many TV shows, and this book is very enjoyable to read.</i><br />
3. Start another book by Anthony Bourdain (I purchased a few upon hearing about this death) <i>I'll carry this over to my goals for July.</i><br />
4. Read Sisi by Allison Pataki. Sisi was a beloved yet eccentric Austrian-Hungarian Habsburg Empress whose apartments I toured when in Vienna recently. I read the first book about Sisi by Allison Pataki, called Accidental Empress and couldn't wait for the next book, Sisi, to be released. Seeing her apartments reminded me of the release of the book, which I also subsequently purchased. <i>I haven't started this one yet since the next Gail Bowen anthology came up for borrowing from the library and I started that one instead. If this book was anything like the first one, it will be a quick and easy read that I'll start when I'm done the Gail Bowen books.</i><br />
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<u>Health/Fitness</u><br />
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1. Continue yoga 3x/week. <i>Accomplished!</i><br />
2. Start kickboxing and kettlebells workouts. Dragonboat season is upon us and I really need to kick up the core workouts (see what I did there?! Kick...kickboxing...haha) <i>Nope. Didn't do any of either...</i><br />
3. Focus on incorporating more vegetables into my diet. I am typically woefully short on them in my daily diet, and summer is the perfect time to enjoy them. <i>I did well when I had time. Then work got crazy and I relied too much on fast food/Skip the Dishes for eating and my veggie intake suffered.</i><br />
<u><br /></u><u>Miscellaneous</u><br />
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<strike>I'm going to quit saying "Purge L'atelier." It's starting to become one of those "Shoulds." I want to enjoy the time in my sewing room, and sewing because I "hafta" isn't a reason to continue on with this hobby. Yes, I have A. LOT. of stash. Do I love it? Mostly. Will I use all of it? Maybe. So, I've decided that if I come across something I no longer love, I'll use it for a toile, or get rid of it without any guilt. Mostly, I just want to sew when I'm down there.</strike><i> Ironic given the troubles I had with my sewjo this past month! No worries, I'm gearing up for a great month!</i><br />
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Okie dokie. Here are my <b>July goals</b>!<br />
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<u>Knitting</u><br />
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1. Finish Traveller project.</div>
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2. Start and finish June PSC club socks.</div>
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3. Start July PSC club socks.</div>
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<u>Sewing</u></div>
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1. Finish Boylston bathing suit top.</div>
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2. Sew Beverly twist bikini set.</div>
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3. Plan and start sewing Bonjour Ete Sudoku capsule wardrobe.</div>
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4. Choose pattern and fabric from stash for my brother's wedding in August, and sew mockup/toile.</div>
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5. Sew Deklan a beach coverup.</div>
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<u>Reading</u></div>
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1. Finish Gail Bowen's second anthology.</div>
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2. Finish Kitchen Confidential.</div>
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3. Start Sisi.</div>
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I'm going to stop listing yoga on this as a goal. It would seem that I've managed to make this a habit.</div>
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1. Some type of core training 3x/week, whether this be kickboxing, ab workouts, or plank challenges.</div>
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That about sums it up. Not sure if these are realistic or not, but that will remain to be seen! What about you? How are your summer goals coming along?</div>
Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-65925020853300368522018-07-03T12:39:00.001-07:002018-07-03T12:39:52.468-07:00Sewjo is a Fickle ThingAfter completing the Spring in Prague SWAP, I was a little lost as to what to sew next. I hadn't lost my sewjo, but just really couldn't choose what to sew next. Does anyone else feel this? It was probably a combination of too much sewing stimulation while I was on holidays, as in "I want to sew ALL the things!" because I actually had time to browse blogs, but had no access to a sewing machine. Combine this with jet lag and no real plans, and it turned into a full-blown analysis paralysis situation.<br />
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I took the proverbial step back after realizing it was the end of June with the start of July being very near (How did that happen?), and we were more than the halfway through the year. I made some goals at the beginning of the year that I hadn't reviewed for a while and decided to pick my next project from the #makenine2018 list I had made.<br />
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While I was on holidays, I was struck by the number of gorgeous dresses I saw women wearing. Dresses, in my opinion, are the perfect answer to hot weather, especially if they have no defined waist. Due to the unseasonably hot weather we've been having recently, I chose McCalls 7387 from my #makenine2018 list for my next project.<br />
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I decided on a cross between View A and View C, using the sleeve bands, and the style of hem from View A, but the length of View C. I also opted not to include pockets. I chose a black cross-weave cotton-mystery blend fabric from my stash. I thought that the mystery fabric was mildly stiff but should relax with washing. If it didn't relax as much as I want as quickly as I wanted it to, I figured I would wash it with some Coke. It turns out that I had the perfect amount of fabric for this dress. I cut size Large, and didn't do any of my standard adjustments - I figured that it was a pretty relaxed fit with plenty of ease, so I hoped it would be okay and just went ahead and cut.<br />
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I started sewing it with high hopes, but then my sewjo just took a dive. I couldn't figure out why at first and came up with all sorts of reasons as to why I was avoiding the sewing room. It was too hot. I was too tired. I worked a 14 hour day. It was too early to go into the sewing room. There was too much stuff on the cutting table. I had laundry piled on the ironing board. It was too late. The dog ate my homework...you get the idea. I had a sewing retreat planned with a friend of mine and really needed to figure this out!!<br />
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This past weekend was our sewing retreat and I was still sort of "meh" about this project, but it was my current project that was already in progress. My machines were threaded up with the right colour, and had the right needles, and I really wanted to finish the dress just for the sake of finishing it. I told myself that pressing will make the dress better. The fabric will get softer as I wear it over time. I had hangups about the back pleats and how the fabric sort of stuck out from my butt when I tried it on, as well as the shoulder width feeling much too wide, but I just told myself it would be magically okay if I kept working on it. So, in spite of all of this, I soldiered forward telling myself I couldn't make any judgements about this garment. <br />
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I kept merrily sewing along, to the point of the directions for the front "fly," front "band" and front "facing." Things did not go as planned, and I ended up with a very nicely executed backwards opening front hidden placket that seemed significantly lower than what the pattern illustrations indicated. When dissecting the instructions to figure out what went wrong, my sewing friend kindly pointed out that I had been kvetching about this project for the entirety of the time we were in my Atelier and that maybe I should just ditch the whole thing and start fresh.<br />
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Which is what I did.<br />
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Of course, this coincided with the end of the sewing day for us, so I very happily poured myself a glass of a celebratory glass of wine for the return of my sewjo and delved into plans for my next project*. <br />
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The moral of the story is that sometimes it's just best to cut your losses and move on! <br />
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*I'm pleased to announce the sewjo has returned with a frenzy and the cutting table is currently littered with fabric and patterns for my next capsule wardrobe!<br />
<br />Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-86516225700128835272018-06-25T15:35:00.000-07:002018-06-25T15:35:44.549-07:00My Current Favourite While scrolling through my photographs recently, I realized I had a couple of finished items that I haven't yet posted about. I felt compelled to write a post about this particular finished object because it really is fast becoming one of my favourite things to wear. It truly is a multipurpose dress (that's a Kinsey Milhone reference for those who enjoy Sue Grafton's novels as much as I do!). It can be dressed up or down, depending on the accessories. It has no defined waistline, which for me at the moment is great - hello winter of too much lazing about combined with changing hormones! That also means it is super cool and breezy to wear in the heat of the summer.<br />
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My current favourite multipurpose dress is the shorter version of McCalls 6559.<br />
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I've made this dress three times now, once as the maxi and twice as the shorter length. While I love the maxi, I feel too warm when I wear it in the summer. I honestly also feel rather disproportionate with the swath of fabric emphasizing my long legs and shorter upper body (I'm 5'9" with a 35" inseam).<br />
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The shorter versions, though, have been worn a few times a week. I'm also gravitating towards them when I come home from work and need to get into something comfortable. I made a black one a few years back out of a cotton/rayon/lycra jersey. My most recent make is out of a chartreuse green microfibre jersey.<br />
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This is great fabric. It feels so dressy and sexy to wear, it skims the curves and just hangs so nicely. I had some trouble with the photographing of this dress, as you can see - the photographs came out in all sorts of different colours. The truest colour is the photograph of the back view on the right.<br />
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I finished the neck and armholes with strips of self-fabric cut on the cross-grain. I cut the strips 2" wide and just shorter than the length of the opening. I joined them in a circle, then folded them in half, wrong sides together and stitched them to the right side of the openings. A light press with the iron finishes them off. I think it is just a more professional finish than the turn-and-stitch hems often recommended in the pattern.<br />
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I also made the longer cardigan that is included with the pattern out of the same fabric. I opted not to hem it at all because the topstitching of this fabric was giving me FITS. It was easy enough to do, I used a rotary cutter to cut it out and make the seam edge very even and clean. It made the cardigan a super-quick project.<br />
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I wore it a lot on my recent vacation, including a dinner at the Zofin Palace in Prague!<br />
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<br />Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-33928312484002854062018-06-20T04:00:00.000-07:002018-06-20T04:00:01.907-07:00We're Halfway through 2018! Well, my friends, it's been a while since I've done a check in. Funnily enough, when I (mostly) finished my Spring in Prague SWAP, I told my mom I don't have any sewing plans and it felt really odd. So, I figured I should do another check-in to review my goals and see where I'm at.<br />
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My May goals were these:<br />
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<u>Knitting</u><br />
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1. Finish the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tonia2000/custom-comfy-fade-cardigan" target="_blank">Custom Comfy Fade Cardigan</a> I've been working on. Gosh, I'm loving the way this is turning out. I want to take it with me on my upcoming vacation, so there's a deadline. I'm on the first sleeve, so it's still do-able! <i>Well, I didn't finish this for my vacation, but I'm currently working on the second sleeve, so it's getting closer to being done. It was too hot to wear on my vacation anyways...</i><br />
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<strike>1. Keep working on the Spring in Prague SWAP. I don't have *that* much left, and I'm planning on a full sewing retreat weekend this weekend! </strike><i>I pretty much finished the SWAP in time for my vacation, with the exception of one top. I did a post on the items I actually took along with me - which varied a bit from my original plans. You can see that post <a href="http://theenchanteddaydreamer.blogspot.com/2018/06/spring-in-prague-swap-wrap-up.html">here</a>.</i><br />
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<u>Reading</u><br />
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<strike>1. Finish <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Three-Day-Road-Joseph-Boyden/dp/0143056956/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526593735&sr=8-1&keywords=three+days+road" target="_blank">Three Days Road</a> by Joseph Boyden. </strike><i>Done! While not a happy read, it was an excellent book that kept my interest until the very end. I highly recommend this book.</i><br />
<strike>2. Load up the Kindle for my upcoming vacation (any recommendations for books taking place in Prague?)</strike> <i>Done! I ended up starting The Early Investigations of Joanne Kilbourn by Gail Bowen (not related to Prague at all, but one my mom was reading as well and recommended), and I started reading Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain after I heard the horrible news of his untimely death.</i><br />
<strike>3. Continue reading <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Lean-Women-Work-Will-Lead/dp/0385349947/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526593861&sr=1-1&keywords=lean+in" target="_blank">Lean In</a>, by Sheryl Sandberg</strike> <i>Done!</i><br />
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<u>Health/Fitness</u><br />
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1. Be more diligent about what "fuel" I put into my body, and my reduce sugar intake. <i>Well, vacation kind of did me in on this - I mean, beer in Prague, wine and Aperol Spritzes in Austria, "German" style potato salad and schnitzels, and the cheese, not to mention the daily cakes at coffee time! Walking between 10-20 km a day really helped me maintain my weight while I was away (yes, I am super proud of that!). Mom and I often only ordered an appetizer each at lunch and split them, and typically only one piece of cake for the two of us at coffee time. I am learning I am <u>very</u> rigid with myself and feel a large amount of guilt if I vary from my perception of what healthy is. Being in Europe helped me realize that I can absolutely enjoy a lot more variety, but moderation is key for a healthy lifestyle. Guilt is not helpful in any way.</i><br />
2. Continue with my yoga practice, daily if possible. <i>I did yoga once with Mom while we were away (and loved it - thanks <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene">Adriene</a>!), and have already gotten back into my practice when I came back home. It makes a huge difference in how I start my day.</i><br />
3. Add kettlebells and kickboxing into my routine. <i>I haven't done this yet, but the intentions are good!</i><br />
4. Continue walking, daily if possible. <i> Today was absolutely ridiculously too hot for walking outdoors of any kind, but walking is another thing that makes me feel good. I don't have to reach the 10-20 km a day that we were doing while I was away (yes, I absolutely am proud of that!) but certainly a few km in the morning and again at night, weather permitting make me feel better.</i><br />
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<u>Miscellaneous</u><br />
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1. Continue cleaning and purging in L'Atelier. <i> </i> <i>I was amazed at how much stash I used for my Spring in Prague SWAP. It feels good to work through it. Being apart from my "stuff" while on holidays always makes me wonder how much of it I actually need, but coming home to it always makes me appreciate what I do have. </i><br />
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<b>Goals for June</b><br />
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1. Finish Cupcakes in Vienna socks - these are my current mindless knit which are awesome for my jet lagged mind, and I'm loving The Yarn Jar's base and colourway. You can find her shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheYarnJarShop">here</a>. Also the memory of knitting on them on the rooftop terrace in Vienna, overlooking the spires of the Mexican Cathedral is inspiring me to finish.<br />
2. Continue working on the second sleeve for the Custom Comfy Fade Cardigan. It's currently too bloody hot to wear this (or even knit on it) but I will need (and want) it at some point this summer, and just can't wait to wear it when it's cool enough.<br />
3. Continue working on my April Switcheroo Socks - I need to recover from jet lag first as I do need to think a little while working on this pattern, but maybe I can get them done before July rolls around.<br />
4. Start my May PSC socks - the yarn was wound before I left...<br />
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1. Sew a pair of cropped <a href="https://sewoverit.co.uk/product/ultimate-trousers-sewing-pattern/">Sew Over It Ultimate Trousers</a> - these would make the perfect summer pants in a medium weight cotton, IMHO. They would go very nicely with the new ballet flats I've purchased. Plus I've got these on my #makenine2018.<br />
2. Sew a <a href="https://sewoverit.co.uk/product/ella-blouse-pdf-sewing-pattern/">Sew Over It Ella Blouse </a>to coordinate with the aforementioned SOI Ultimate Trousers. I have the perfect fabric picked out already, I just need to find some coordinating fabric for the pants. Also on my #makenine2018.<br />
3. The <a href="https://www.namedclothing.com/shop/beverly-twisted-bikini/">Beverly Bikini by Named Clothing</a>. While packing for my recent trip, I discovered I was woefully short on bathing suits I want to be seen in public in. This would be perfect for a beach trip (yet to be scheduled, but now I've got an incentive for both!)<br />
4. <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7387">McCalls 7387 shirt dress</a>. While in Europe, I noticed SO. MANY. DRESSES. I've wanted one of these shirtdresses forevahhh, and even have fabric already pulled.<br />
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<u>Reading</u><br />
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1. Finish the third book in the first Gail Bowen trilogy (Joanne Kilbourn mysteries). I've got the next anthology on hold from the library, but who knows when I'll get it...<br />
2. Finish Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain. Anthony, I'll miss you. You've got an amazing point of view on life, food and travel that I discovered only a few years ago. I devoured your TV shows and now I'm working my way through your books. Thank you for all you've shared. I'm so very sad you struggled and couldn't carry on.<br />
3. Start another book by Anthony Bourdain (I purchased a few upon hearing about this death)<br />
4. Read Sisi by Allison Pataki. Sisi was a beloved yet eccentric Austrian-Hungarian Habsburg Empress whose apartments I toured when in Vienna recently. I read the first book about Sisi by Allison Pataki, called Accidental Empress and couldn't wait for the next book, Sisi, to be released. Seeing her apartments reminded me of the release of the book, which I also subsequently purchased.<br />
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<u>Health/Fitness</u><br />
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1. Continue yoga 3x/week.<br />
2. Start kickboxing and kettlebells workouts. Dragonboat season is upon us and I really need to kick up the core workouts (see what I did there?! Kick...kickboxing...haha)<br />
3. Focus on incorporating more vegetables into my diet. I am typically woefully short on them in my daily diet, and summer is the perfect time to enjoy them.<br />
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<u>Miscellaneous</u><br />
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I'm going to quit saying "Purge L'atelier." It's starting to become one of those "Shoulds." I want to enjoy the time in my sewing room, and sewing because I "hafta" isn't a reason to continue on with this hobby. Yes, I have A. LOT. of stash. Do I love it? Mostly. Will I use all of it? Maybe. So, I've decided that if I come across something I no longer love, I'll use it for a toile, or get rid of it without any guilt. Mostly, I just want to sew when I'm down there.<br />
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What ya working on?Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-78470219788129595282018-06-18T15:00:00.000-07:002018-06-18T15:00:10.751-07:00Spring in Prague SWAP Wrap UpSo, despite the uninterrupted posts from my blog, I am back from my vacation to Prague and Vienna. So recently in fact, I'm still going to bed at 9 pm and waking up at 3 am. Jet lag is an unavoidable evil when travelling to Europe! I don't seem to have much trouble with it while I am away - mostly because we packed our days so full of exciting things to do and walked <u>so</u> much (about 10-20 km a day), and it was SO hot, we were worn out by the end of the day and slept like babies! Any ideas on how to re-assimilate into real life would be very much appreciated!<br />
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I thought I'd do a little summary of my wardrobe and how my plans turned into reality and how my wardrobe actually worked out while I was away. I varied a little from my SWAP plan, and I can honestly say I brought too many clothes. <br />
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In reviewing my photos, I've noticed that despite my intentions to have each outfit photographed, that never truly materialized, this despite taking a million selfies to document the trip. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom and I at the Schonbrunn Palace Rose Gardens in Vienna<br />I'm wearing a Loes Hinse Perfect Tee in a shear animal print <br />with a beige cami underneath with a beige cotton skirt</td></tr>
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So, after a distinct lack of me modelling my clothes for you on this blog, this post will contain *a few* of these selfies and that will hopefully give you at least a bit of the flavour of my travel wardrobe. And my trip :) <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marillen weiss gespritzt on a boat on the Danube, <br />wearing a RTW top - it's too hot for a necklace!</td></tr>
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Here's a list of what I brought:<br />
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- KS moto jacket in sage green cotton twill <a href="http://theenchanteddaydreamer.blogspot.com/2018/05/get-down-with-your-bad-self.html">blogged here</a><br />
- Helen's Closet Blackwood cardigan sweater in dark khaki lacy sweater knit <a href="http://theenchanteddaydreamer.blogspot.com/2018/06/deep-stash-diving.html">blogged here</a><br />
- V1291 top in blush pink <a href="http://theenchanteddaydreamer.blogspot.com/2018/05/im-blushing-over-here.html">blogged here</a><br />
- self drafted men's style shirt in natural linen blend<br />
- B5678 in black lightweight cotton voile<br />
- self drafted men's style shirt in snakeskin print poly georgette<br />
- New Look 6068 sleeveless top in brown and blush print (also <a href="http://theenchanteddaydreamer.blogspot.com/2018/06/deep-stash-diving.html">blogged here</a>)<br />
- New Look 6068 sleeveless top in green and black print<br />
- RTW sleeveless top in leopard (or some type of animal) print (very similar style as New Look 6068)<br />
- RTW camis, one in beige and one in chartreuse microfibre knit<br />
- three RTW cotton tees in rose pink, blush pink and olive green<br />
- two Loes Hinse Perfect Tees in cocoa with gold lightweight knit and one in sheer animal print<br />
- RTW cotton tank in olive green<br />
- M7686 view A off-the-shoulder top in light olive green microfibre knit<br />
- Closet Case Patterns Ginger Jeans in beige stretch cotton/poly blend<br />
- V8330 jeans in blush stretch cotton<br />
- McCalls miniskirt in beige stretch cotton/lycra blend<br />
- McCalls miniskirt in textured brown cotton/lycra blend<br />
- McCalls miniskirt in green cotton/lycra blend<br />
- RTW grey running shorts<br />
- RTW grey/black lightweight pullover sweater<br />
- self-drafted olive green yoga pants<br />
- B5606 infinity dress <a href="http://theenchanteddaydreamer.blogspot.com/2018/06/to-infinity-and-beyond.html">blogged here</a><br />
- M6559 dress (shorter length) and matching tie front cardigan in chartreuse microfibre knit<br />
- M6886 dress, sleeveless in black and white stripe medium weight microfibre knit<br />
- one piece bathing suit in totally uncoordinated colours of turquoise and red (the only one I have that I really want to be seen in public in if I'm not swimming laps!)<br />
- dark olive green pashmina<br />
- cream cotton/linen/rayon blend lightweight scarf<br />
- pink/gold cotton blend lightweight scarf<br />
- two pairs of wool handknit socks, various shorty socks, undergarments & toiletries<br />
- various jewelry<br />
- burgundy lightweight Reebok running shoes (fitted with my orthotics!)<br />
- beige heeled Rockport sandals<br />
- beige ballet slipper style shoes<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entering the Subway in Prague to travel to Vienna with all my luggage<br />wearing Blackwood cardi, New Look 6068 top and blush V8330 jeans</td></tr>
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I wore the beige jeans, moto jacket, cream shirt, brown and blush top, heeled sandals and olive green pashmina on the plane. Believe it or not, the rest of this wardrobe fit into a standard carry-on bag. I fill my shoes with small clothing items (underwear, socks, camis) and put them into my suitcase first. I use the rolling method of packing - I roll everything and literally compress it into the suitcase space, starting with the large items and filling the gaps with the smaller items. <br />
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I also carry a standard day-size back pack with organizing pockets, which had my small size travel umbrella, camera bag, knitting projects (socks because they're so portable!) and extra yarn, iPad, Kindle, various chargers and electrical adapters, maps, hand sanitizer, sunscreen and wipes and my (very small) purse. When touring around during the day, I leave some of that stuff at home, bringing my camera, umbrella, one sock knitting project, maps, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, wipes and my purse.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cafe in Prague, New Look 6068 top with green cotton skirt</td></tr>
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I always research the anticipated weather before I travel. I expected the temperatures to be about 20-23 degrees Celsius in both Prague and Vienna while we were there, with a few days of rain. Despite my research, it was unexpectedly unseasonably hot and humid (about 30 degrees Celsius or more most days), so my two pairs of pants saw very, very little wear (only on the train and plane). <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lunch in a monastery/brew pub in Prague<br />wearing a Loes Hinse Perfect Tee in a cocoa/gold knit<br />and the brown cotton skirt</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A sleepy me, first thing in the morning wearing a RTW<br />lightweight knit sweater and self-drafted yoga pants</td></tr>
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I wore the jacket once and the cardigan two or three times. I wore the grey/black sweater and yoga pants in the mornings when I woke up if it was cool. The running shorts and grey cami/tank were worn as pajamas. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St. Peter & Paul Cathedral in Prague, wearing<br />B5678 shirt over New Look 6068 top</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overlooking Prague, wearing B5678 shirt over New Look 6068 top</td></tr>
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I threw in an extra skirt at the last minute; all of the camis and two of the sleeveless tops were last minute additions as well. I'm very glad I had my "extra items" - they got <u>a lot</u> of wear in the hot weather. While the camis were quite bare, I wore them under the shirts with the sleeves rolled up - loose and cool, yet covered from the sun. If I went into churches or galleries, I would button up the shirt or tie the shirt tails at the front. It was so hot, I often wore two or three tops throughout the day, so I'm really glad I had them all. We had laundry facilities at the AirBnBs where we spent the majority of our time and the camis and tanks got washed a couple of times. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner in the Zofin Palace in Prague, wearing M6559</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the operetta Gasparone in Vienna, wearing B5606 Infinity Dress</td></tr>
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I also wore both dresses a few times - we went to a fancy dinner in the Zofin Palace in Prague and we also went to an operetta in Vienna (amazing, particularly because it had a screen with English subtitles), and I wore the dresses on days that we were sightseeing and forecast to be particularly hot. The dresses turned out to be very cool as they had no defined waistline or belt, and could be dressed up or down depending on what I wore with them. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Infinity dress B5606 </td></tr>
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I didn't use the olive green pashmina at all, except on the plane to Europe, but the cream scarf came with me everywhere. It was great if there was an unexpected draft from air conditioning in galleries or museums, or if I wanted to protect my shoulders from the sun. The pink scarf didn't get out of the suitcase at all. Not sure why, it would have worked just as well as the cream one. <br />
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I only wore the off-the-shoulder top once which also means I only wore the specialized undergarment (strapless bra) it needed only once. I never wore the bathing suit but knew it was only "just in case." I also didn't wear any of the pink tees - they just felt too heavy and hot, even first thing in the morning. I never wore the ballet flats either - I opted for the lightweight running shoes almost every day. They were very breathable, and I needed them for all the walking!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready for Dad's conference opening ceremony <br />and reception, wearing M7686 View A</td></tr>
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As noted above, I often throw in extra things at the last minute, just in case, particularly if I have the room in my suitcase. This worked out really well in the long run for this trip, but I had a lot of things I really didn't particularly "need" but ended up being really nice to have. I did however expand and check my suitcase on the way home, and bought an inexpensive bag to carry a few souvenirs with me (ahem, yarn, ahem, sewing magazines and some new scarves that worked really well with the colour scheme of this travel wardrobe along with some books and clothes for my grandson) that I couldn't resist. I almost regretted the decision to check my bag when waiting for half an hour around the luggage carousel waiting for my bag to come out, but <i>souvenir yarn and La Maison Victor!! </i> Need I say more?<br />
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I love planning travel wardrobes. I love feeling prepared for the adventure of a trip, and I absolutely love that we were mistaken for locals many times on the trip (until we opened our mouths to say anything, that is!). <br />
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The one take away for me is to be a bit more ruthless when packing and not throw in things at the last minute, just in case, which will leave some room in my carry-on bag for the inevitable souvenirs. Then I can truly say I traveled carry-on.<br />
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What an amazing trip. I am truly blessed.Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-34662553873735037312018-06-15T04:00:00.000-07:002018-06-15T04:00:09.516-07:00Deep Stash Diving!While I love intricate sewing projects that take hours and hours of sewing time and teach me new skills, there are times when I just love to hear the whir of the sewing machines as I blast through a project or two. This was the case recently when I only had a short period of time in the sewing room, and I'm working towards some deadlines and wanted some new clothes.<br />
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I chose a few TNT patterns and one relatively straightforward project for a new outfit. And here's the result!<br />
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So let's start with the cardigan. It's the <a href="https://helenscloset.ca/product/blackwood-cardigan-pdf-pattern/">Blackwood Cardigan from Helen's Closet</a>. I've made this pattern four or five times already and wear the cardigans to death, literally - one looks a bit like a rag already. I didn't refer to the instructions at all - it's a super easy make. I love the lines of it, it makes me feel svelte and sophisticated. The fabric is a really unusual lacy sweater knit that kind of looks like velour in the raised lacy bits with just enough stretch to make my standard size work.<br />
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The top is another pattern I've made multiple times, New Look 6068.<br />
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This is a picture of the pattern cover that I snagged off the internet because my copy of the pattern is beaten up and written on with so many notes about fitting. I've had my copy for at least five years, which is as far back as my notes on the cover date. I've made this top over and over again - I'm pretty sure I've made all versions of it. It's a classic silhouette. It has a centre back seam, which I love because I have such a swayback that it really helps with the fit. I added 2" to the length as I found the original pattern a bit on the short side (and I'm short-waisted). I cut this out in a single layer to pattern match as much as possible with my very small yardage. The fabric is an ITY knit, which is old, old, old stash - I have no idea where I bought it or when. It was a very small piece, which makes me think I may have picked it up as a remnant. <br />
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I used 2" wide self-fabric bands cut on the cross-grain to finish the hems at the neckline and the armholes. To do this, I fold the fabric strips in half wrong sides together, and stitch them to the right side of the garment, using a 5/8" seam allowance (the regular seam allowance on the original pattern). Then I turn the seam allowance to the inside of the garment and press. Super simple, but I think it adds a level of sophistication that the turn and stitch hems don't. <br />
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And finally, the skirt. I wanted something a little casual. In the warmer months, I wear skirts instead of shorts, especially when I"m travelling. I find skirts to be cooler and more dressy than shorts. I chose Vogue 7805, which is reminiscent of jeans styling. I believe it is out of print as I can't find it on the Vogue website. As an aside, I love the detailing on the leg of pants and the vents and have added these to my list of "want to makes".<br />
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I chose a sage/olive green very stretchy cotton/lycra fabric. Because the fabric was so stretchy, I sized down a size from my normal 16 to size 14. I ended up taking in the side seams substantially - again because the fabric was so stretchy. I really like how the front carriers are integrated into the patch pockets. The waist is finished with a facing that is topstitched at the bottom, which adds another cool detail. I used a "jeans" button that is hammered into place to carry through the jeans styling. It looks a little wrinkly in the photographs, but I think that's a result of my flash because it doesn't look that way IRL. It turned out to be a very fitted skirt but that's the silhouette I was looking for.<br />
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These pieces will be coming with me in my carry-on bag for my upcoming vacation. I think they'll work really nicely with the other pieces in the Spring in Prague collection.Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-34141711621398352362018-06-11T04:00:00.000-07:002018-06-11T04:00:19.306-07:00It's All about the BaseSometimes I have a make that I'm not too sure about. I fall in love with an idea during the concept phase, but when it comes to reality, it just doesn't come out quite the same as the vision in my head. My latest make is something like this.<br />
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I had a length of fabric leftover from my latest makes on my cutting table, the same olive green lightweight cotton/lycra jersey. These makes turned out pretty great, IMHO. So, I figured instead of putting it back in my overflowing stash, I would just use the fabric up. <br />
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I chose McCalls 7441 because I fell in love with the drape at the back. I was originally thinking I'd make the view D vest, but when I laid out the pattern pieces, I didn't have enough fabric left, so I chose View A instead.<br />
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And here's how my version turned out.<br />
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It's ok, but not amazing. It feels a bit uninspired to me. I'm not sure why, maybe the fabric is a bit too stiff for this particular pattern? I'm usually pretty good about being able to match fabric to patterns, so I'm struggling with why I'm not loving this make.<br />
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The back drape requires some futzing to get it to sit "nicely." But the maybe the real reason I'm not loving this make is the side view:<br />
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The fabric settles on my butt, and not in a flattering way. I'm not taking this with me on my trip, but it is cozy to wear, so I'm sure it will be put into rotation with my in-home lounge wear. Onwards and upwards to my next make.Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-23223729407946436222018-06-08T04:00:00.000-07:002018-06-08T04:00:12.466-07:00Flutter-byI'm well on my way to finishing the Spring in Prague SWAP, which is good, because my travel date is fast approaching! My latest FO is a top from New Look 6648.<br />
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I chose View C with the wrap front and flutter sleeves. I must have misplaced the waistband pattern piece the last time I sewed this as it wasn't in the envelope with the other pattern pieces, so I drafted one that I thought would be similar. As luck would have it, I found the pattern piece tacked up to my bulletin board in my Atelier after cutting everything out, and it was remarkably similar to what I had suspected it would be.<br />
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My self-drafted waistband turned out to be longer than the pattern piece, but I really like it this length, which hits at the high hip. I used the same olive green lightweight cotton/jersey that I used for my last make, the Infinity Dress.<br />
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I will definitely have to wear a cami underneath to keep the girls from showing themselves, but I like using camis as an accessory and to add a hit of colour. And it has a great neckline for statement necklaces, which I love!<br />
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I finished the neckline with a self-fabric strip instead of the turn and stitch hem they recommend. I just like this style finish better. The pictures show a bit of wrinkling, but mostly because I've lightened the photographs to show the details better.<br />
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I love the loose style and feminine sleeves!Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-16247223728225961742018-06-04T04:00:00.000-07:002018-06-04T04:00:12.289-07:00To Infinity and Beyond!!There's a lot of buzz about Infinity Dresses on the interwebs these days. (See what I did there? That's a Toy Story pun for those of you who are uninitiated...) They make amazing travel pieces. There are a number of different variations of Infinity Dresses, but I chose Butterick 5606.<img alt="Image result for butterick 5606" src="https://butterick.mccall.com/sites/default/files/styles/p_l/public/products/b5606/B5606_a.jpg?itok=LQRQXfYA" /><br />
B5606 uses a tank style dress as the "base", with an a-line skirt. This is great for touring Europe as I can cover my shoulders if I'm going into churches or need to be more respectful. I also can make it a bit less covered up if it is hot outside or if I'm going out for dinner.<br />
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This literally took me about an hour to complete the sewing. I cut the size medium. I used a lightweight cotton/lycra jersey in an olive green colour. The ties are left raw (no sewing required!). Next time, I'm going to use strips of self fabric to finish the neckline and armholes, instead of the turn and stitch method they suggest in the pattern.<br />
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I know there are even more looks I can play with. I will certainly be making more of these in different colours, as well as mixing up the styles - with a bandeau top, varying the skirt lengths and styles. The best part is that it can be rolled up into your suitcase to go with you on the road! I'm off to search my stash for more knits!Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-62595598860889976252018-06-01T04:00:00.000-07:002018-06-01T04:00:07.256-07:00It's Not Cake, but I Like It AnywayI love cake. With frosting. The flavour doesn't really matter, but I do have a special place for chocolate cake with mocha buttercream frosting. But if you eat cake with frosting all the time, you don't feel very well. I also love sewing "cake." You know, the pretty cocktail dresses, the gorgeous over-the-top dramatic jumpsuits, the embroidered motorcycle jackets, and the wild sparkly tops. But if you sew them all the time, your wardrobe won't feel very good either.<br />
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In that vein, I've been working on a couple of basics for my travel wardrobe. My latest make is another Butterick 5678. I love this shirt pattern! <br />
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I cut size 14 with a bit of extra room at the waist, using the D cup shirt front and side front. The patterns with the specific cup sizes save me from doing the alteration myself and are a real time saver!<br />
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I chose a natural colour medium weight linen, as this will be a multi-purpose shirt jacket on my upcoming trip. Because it's linen, it wrinkles like nobody's business, but it's linen and it's supposed to. I'm comfortable with that.<br />
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The princess lines are very flattering, and the folded and top-stitched front band makes it super easy to put together.<br />
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The back also has princess seams, which makes the fit very flattering. I did a 1" swayback adjustment to make it fit me better.<br />
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It's not cake, but it will work really well within my Spring in Prague SWAP travel wardrobe, and I'm sure I'll wear it a lot!Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-29734804561451052572018-05-28T04:00:00.000-07:002018-05-28T04:00:05.652-07:00Get Down with your Bad Self<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I chose an olive green stretch cotton twill that I've also had in my stash forever and ever. I have no idea where I bought this from, or even how long I've had it. I'm pretty sure it's embarrassingly old - like so old I think I moved it from my old house. And that was almost 10 years ago.<br />
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The zippers are new, from my local Fabricland chain store. The snaps are also new.<br />
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I made my usual swayback adjustment to the pattern and lengthened the sleeves by 1".<br />
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During the making process, I decided to narrow the shoulders by about 3/4". They're still plenty wide, which is the style of the jacket. You'll also note the gorgeous embroidered rose applique on the left sleeve near the hem. I blame a friend of mine who showed up at our most recent sewing retreat this past winter for introducing me to these. I bought mine from Amazon.ca <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B074C4V53K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1">here</a>.<br />
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The sleeve vents weren't hard at all - the instructions were very easy to follow, and turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself. I think the hardest part was inserting the snaps. The directions on the packet said to try it on a scrap of fabric first. Of course, I knew better and went gangbusters to the first snap on the epaulet. And...if course, I dinged the part that holds the snap together with the hammer and it almost didn't close. I used said hammer to bang the two pieces together. At least it isn't going to be opened and closed regularly, so it's all okay.<br />
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THE BACK!!! I used the applique stitch on my machine to sew all of these roses on. I'd be happier if I did this before the entire jacket was completed, but honestly, I didn't even think of adding the appliques until my friend showed up with hers. (Thanks Kelli!! I think it really elevates the jacket!)<br />
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I didn't add any lining, though if I make this again, I think I will. It just helps the jacket slip off and on easier. The fit is also a bit roomier than I would like, but it certainly looks good, if I do say so myself.<br />
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The jacket turned out great, especially because I thought it was so scary before I started. #sewinggoals I'll consider this a win for both #makenine2018 and my Spring in Prague SWAP!<br />
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I was really drawn to the halter style and the pretty overlay-style front bodice. I chose a mish-mash of the styles, using the halter style top with the shorter gathered a-line skirt. I used a very feminine pink polyester chiffon for the outer layer of the dress that I purchased at Fabricland on a recent trip in Ottawa, a hot pink rayon challis for the bustier component (also from the Ottawa Fabricland), as well as the underlayer of the skirt. </div>
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Both view A and B are the same pattern pieces and can be made from either woven fabric or knits. Sandra provides directions on how to construct the top differently depending on which fabric you choose. I chose a very soft blush pink rayon/lycra lightweight jersey for the main body fabric, and an open weave lacy fabric for the sleeves. You may recognize the jersey - it's leftovers from my <a href="http://theenchanteddaydreamer.blogspot.ca/2018/01/pretty-in-pink-mccalls-m7561.html">daughter's dress</a>.<br />
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The jersey is pretty shear, so I wear the top with a very similarly coloured cami/tank top underneath. I have the perfect necklaces to wear with it too - it looks amazing with rose gold!<br />
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The insertion of the sleeves is very different than a traditional top, but the end results are very dramatic and unique, which is what I love in my clothes. The only difference I made to the pattern was to cut off about 5" from the length as the jersey just kept growing lengthwise.<br />
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The only negative feedback I have about this pattern is the neckband. The pattern piece for the neckband is very narrow and I think next time I make it, I'll cut it a bit wider. The delicate rayon/jersey fabric was super shifty and even my industrial sewing machine that normally handles delicate fabric really well had trouble with it the second time I tried to apply it. I'm still thinking about cutting it off and applying a new one.<br />
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I've also finished the True Bias Lander Pants and the pair of blush pink Vogue jeans from my Spring in Prague SWAP. Alas, no photographs of me wearing them yet, but here's a somewhat adequate shot of the Lander Pants "hanging" off my dress form.<br />
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I'll do a proper review of them in the next few weeks and hopefully even sort out the photograph situation!<br />
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<br />Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-43193712944920855822018-05-18T04:00:00.000-07:002018-05-18T04:00:14.647-07:00May UpdateHello internet friends! Wow! Life got real busy, real fast. Work is always busy in the spring, with outdoor maintenance crews gearing up and quite a few tradeshows. Plus, I travel more in the spring, summer and fall weather, just because it is easier to schedule trips without the threat of snow!<br />
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As a result, I have been making sporadic, short trips into L'Atelier, without much to show for it as a result. I even had to wear an "old" (aka previously premiered) dress to a banquet I recently attended! This coming weekend is a long weekend here in Canada, and I'm very excited to be home for the weekend. And instead of gardening all weekend, which I normally do for the May 2-4 long weekend, I'm planning on being in L'Atelier for a good portion of the time!<br />
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My last goals post was a while ago, so without further ado, here's how I fared on my April goals:<br />
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<strike>1. Finish March PSC socks.</strike> <i>Finished! These turned out gorgeous, IMOH. You can see them <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tonia2000/mercury-socks">here.</a></i><br />
2. Start and finish April PSC socks. I am using this as motivation to finish my March PSC socks (which I'm absolutely loving), but I won't even open the April package until the March ones are done! <i>I've got the first sock done, and the second one started but totally got sidetracked with a cardigan that I want to take with me on an upcoming holiday.</i><br />
<strike>3. Finish Deklan's Sheepish Little Sweater - just the colourwork on the last sleeve to go!</strike> <i>Done! He's so adorable, don't you think?</i><br />
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4. Choose and start a birthday present for Ben. <i>Well, I chose the project, but haven't started it yet - shame, shame. In my defense, he won't be able to wear it until the fall/winter anyways...</i><br />
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1. Finish Queen of Dots SWAP - one skirt to go! <i>I've been totally distracted by the Spring in Prague SWAP. The fabric for this skirt is still sitting on the cutting table. I do really want to make this because it matches a jacket I just finished, and I'd love to have it as a suit. I think the reason I keep putting it off is that I want it to be more than a normal, boring pencil skirt and I'm not sure how to narrow down my ideas...</i><br />
2. Continue with Spring in Prague SWAP - at least two articles per week. <i>Well, I'm slowly picking away at this, but not at this speed. </i><br />
3. Schedule at least one full weekend day in April for a sewing retreat day. <i>I got a day in and an hour here and there, but the full weekend didn't happen. It's plenty okay though, I had loads of other activities and social events that kept me busy!</i><br />
4. Choose pattern and pull fabric for dress for the upcoming Ski Patrol Banquet in May. <i>Well, I pulled fabric and chose a pattern, and even cut it out and had it half sewn, but I just ran out of time to get it done for the banquet. I am still planning on finishing it - and I'll post it here when I do!</i><br />
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<strike>1. Finish Deadly Communion, by Frank Tallis (the last book of the Libermann Papers series).</strike> <i>Done! What a great series.</i><br />
<strike>2. Start Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg.</strike> <i>I've started this, and am really enjoying it.</i><br />
3. Chose next fiction read. <i>I finished a few books over the past few months, and am currently reading Three Days Road. This is not a happy story, but it is absolutely gripping and I am enjoying the read.</i><br />
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Health/Fitness<br />
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<strike>1. Yoga 3x/week. </strike><i>I've been rocking this goal, making it to the mat almost every day.</i><br />
2. Kettlebells training 3x/week. <i>Working out when you're travelling so often is hard. I've managed to take my yoga practice with me, but can't figure out how to get a different workout in. I'll keep trying.</i><br />
<strike>3. Walking 3x/week.</strike> <i>With the nicer weather, I've been able to walk regularly, and I'm loving the way my brain feels so clear after a walk outside.</i><br />
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1. Continue with Atelier spring cleaning. <i>It's an ongoing process. Creativity is messy!</i><br />
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Well, May is half over, but I still have a few goals for the month. I'll try to remember to be kind to myself when I'm in planning mode!<br />
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1. Finish the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Tonia2000/custom-comfy-fade-cardigan" target="_blank">Custom Comfy Fade Cardigan</a> I've been working on. Gosh, I'm loving the way this is turning out. I want to take it with me on my upcoming vacation, so there's a deadline. I'm on the first sleeve, so it's still do-able!<br />
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1. Keep working on the Spring in Prague SWAP. I don't have *that* much left, and I'm planning on a full sewing retreat weekend this weekend!<br />
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1. Finish <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Three-Day-Road-Joseph-Boyden/dp/0143056956/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526593735&sr=8-1&keywords=three+days+road" target="_blank">Three Days Road</a> by Joseph Boyden.<br />
2. Load up the Kindle for my upcoming vacation (any recommendations for books taking place in Prague?)<br />
3. Continue reading <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Lean-Women-Work-Will-Lead/dp/0385349947/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1526593861&sr=1-1&keywords=lean+in" target="_blank">Lean In</a>, by Sheryl Sandberg<br />
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1. Be more diligent about what "fuel" I put into my body, and my reduce sugar intake.<br />
2. Continue with my yoga practice, daily if possible.<br />
3. Add kettlebells and kickboxing into my routine.<br />
4. Continue walking, daily if possible.<br />
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1. Continue cleaning and purging in L'Atelier.Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-29390887773507749312018-04-24T08:20:00.001-07:002018-04-24T08:20:25.056-07:00I Finished Something!I'm a bit off my posting schedule lately. I have been doing a fair bit of travelling for work lately, and as a result am not getting time in my sewing room, which I like to call L'Atelier as I like to be fancy. Knitting travels with me everywhere I go, and I've been knitting a few items to wear on an upcoming vacation to Prague and Vienna. I have finished something - last night in fact, while watching the hockey game in between the second and third period (Go Leafs Go!!). Anyways...it's not a sewn FO, but rather a knitted FO. Well, actually...to be fair, it's a knitted and sewn FO. <br />
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It's a pattern from King Cole in their Opium yarn, which is a bulky weight, thick and thin, cotton blend yarn (54% Cotton, 42% Premium Acrylic, 4% Polymide). <br />
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I saw it made up at my local yarn store (LYS) on a Knit Night a few months back. Their sample was a sleeveless version, which you just make the front and back, and not the sleeves! Being often stuck in a sleeve black hole, this really appealed to me. Plus, I was ready for something summery. <br />
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The knitting is very straightforward, only a front and back (at least for the sleeveless version). The instructions for the front drape are easy to follow. It was a super quick knit, particularly because I used 6.0 mm needles. The yarn needed a bit of attention to work with, because of the thick and thin nature, but it was still easy to knit.<br />
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Here's where the sewing portion comes in - I sewed the front and back together with my sewing machine, using a narrow seam allowance and a 2.5 wide by 3.0 long zigzag stitch. This kind of feels like cheating in the handknitting world, but I really hate sewing my hand knit pieces together. So that moment of feeling guilty passes really quickly.<br />
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I can't wait till the warmer weather hits so I can wear this. I think it will look great layered over a fitted knit cami in various colours (like white, blush pink, hot pink, even cocoa, sage or olive green - AKA Spring in Prague SWAP colours). I'm envisioning it being dressed up or down depending on the bottoms I wear it with - jeans, flowy shorts, culottes or even a maxi-skirt. I'm sure it will integrate very well into my Spring in Prague SWAP travel wardrobe.<br />
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<br />Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-5861196529345176922018-04-13T04:00:00.000-07:002018-04-13T04:00:24.729-07:00When is Spring Coming??I'm so sick of winter weather. The local ski hills are now closed, so in my opinion there's not much use for the white stuff that keeps falling from the sky. What's a girl to do? Well...I'm super excited about my spring SWAP plans and I've finally got some sewing time in. I made a few pairs of pants that are tough to photograph (some day...), and as a result are still unblogged. BUT...I've also made my first top for the Spring in Prague SWAP. As noted in <a href="http://theenchanteddaydreamer.blogspot.ca/2018/03/spring-travel-plans-spring-swap-plans.html" target="_blank">my plans (found here)</a>, I decided on McCalls <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7249" target="_blank">M7249</a> (I've just searched it and found its out of print but still on their website). Because this is supposed to be a spring top (help me out here, Mother Nature!), I opted for view B with the short sleeves.<br />
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The McCalls website describes this pattern as "Close-fitting, pullover tops and dress have gathered front overlay, V-neckline and stitched hems." I can attest, it is certainly close fitting, but I really like the v-neck depth. The gathered overlays are a nice way to camouflage my winter weight. I chose a mid-weight coral pink cotton/lycra jersey, which worked really well with the gathers but also worked well with the close fitting nature. The colours are blowing out in the photographs a bit despite my mediocre photo editing skills, but it's a really pretty colour IRL. It's hard to take photographs at night in the basement with only halogen potlights!<br />
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The front consists of two overlay pieces that are stitched to the wrong side of the underlay piece at the neckline, and flipped to the right side, which encloses the raw edges. This creates a really clean neckline edge.<br />
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The only changes I made to the pattern were a 3/4" sway back adjustment and a faux full bust adjustment (adding a bit onto the side seams at the bust area), both of which are standard adjustments for me for knit tops. I also shortened the body by 1-1/2" at the hem line and did a machine stitched 1-1/2" hem at the bottom.<br />
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The back neckline is finished after the front is attached at the shoulder seams. I serged the shoulder seams, but next time I will stitch the shoulder seams with my regular sewing machine first, and then serge for a cleaner finish at the seamline - mine is a bit off, but likely unnoticeable by the uneducated. There you have it - my first (blogged) garment for the Spring in Prague SWAP. <br />
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I'm seriously going to have to figure out how to take photographs of my pants so I can show you my finished Lander Pants and the Vogue 8330 jeans. My Kwik Sew motorcycle jacket is also almost done, it's just waiting for me to make a trip to the local fabric store to buy heavy duty stud snaps.<br />
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I'm off on a work related conference for a few days, so there will very likely be a lull in blogging for a bit, but hopefully when I come back I'll have all the mojo as a result of being separated from my Atelier!</div>
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I've managed to finish a few more pairs of socks. Socks are total zone out knitting for me, at least plain vanilla socks are. I always have a pair of plain vanilla socks with me when I'm out of the house to knit on any time I've got a few minutes of waiting time, or when I'm at home and just can't focus at the end of a long day. I'm also finding I don't always want a plain zone-out style of knit, and I've also been knitting socks with texture or pattern in them - these projects typically stay at home where I can focus a bit more on them.<br />
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My last post on finished knitting projects (<a href="http://theenchanteddaydreamer.blogspot.ca/2018/03/im-also-knitter-with-capital-k.html" target="_blank">found here</a>) alluded to a few more pairs of socks that were in progress. And...Surprise!! They're finished!<br />
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Pair #8 is my March Personal Sock club pair - and I absolutely loved knitting every minute of these. The yarn was amazing to knit with (it's Yarn Enabler Fun(damental) Sock Wool in Tornado colourway). The pattern is a bastardization of the Mercury Socks pattern - I incorporated the lace pattern into my own personal sock recipe. The lace was easy to memorize and fun to work. The resulting socks are so pretty and soft and just lovely.<br />
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Pair #9 - and again, they're all mine! The yarn is ScrumptiousPurl Stripe Me Up in Cake for Breakfast colourway, with the heels, toes, and cuffs from Estelle Yarns Alpaca Merino Fine. I blame the Grocery Girls for this purchase, they showed this colourway on their video podcast and I immediately had to order some. Totally luscious! Thank you, Grocery Girls!<br />
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Pair #10 is a pair for my sister for her birthday, made from ONline Supersocke, colourway Fun Colour 765. I love the happy colour of these! Now all I have to do is mail them to her.<br />
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Pair #11 is a pair for my youngest daughter's boyfriend. Even though his feet are bigger than my sock blockers, I loved knitting these too. The yarn is again Stripe Me Up from ScrumptiousPurl in a Game of Thrones colourway - King's Landing. The heels, toes and cuffs are Lion Brand Sock Ease in Circus Peanut colourway. There is a bit of a pattern, which I kind of made up as I went along. I slipped random stitches as the colour changed, which brings up the colour of the slipped stitch into the next colour. Just a bit different and more interesting than just plain stockinette stitch.<br />
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I'm currently working on pairs #12 & #13. Here's a teaser:<br />
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I'm already done sock #1 of the April PSC pair (on the right), and almost done sock #1 of the pair on the left. I. Can't. Stop.Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-81330383396306161512018-04-06T04:00:00.000-07:002018-04-06T04:00:26.940-07:00Queen of Dots SWAP Tamotsu JacketFor the jacket in my Queen of Dots SWAP wardrobe, I used one of my favourite Vogue Designer Patterns, 1546. It's OOP, and very 90s, but I absolutely love the aesthetic of Tamotsu's designs with the soft tailored look. I have collected a number of the Vogue Designer Tamotsu patterns over the years but have only recently decided to actually start using them! <br />
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The fabric is a rayon/poly/lycra blend glen plaid in a creamy white and black combination. It is very menswear inspired. I have made the jacket before, out of a heavier wool suiting fabric. Since my chosen fabric for the SWAP was a lighter weight, I underlined the entire jacket with fusible Armo-Weft interfacing. <br />
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I decided to not use the collar or faux pocket flaps, to keep the style lines even simpler. I did not want to have shoulder pads, so I removed the shoulder pad ease from the shoulder height, and cut the sleeve cap down to accommodate this. I also narrowed the shoulder seams by 3/4" to give a more modern feel.<br />
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I nipped in the waist a bit as well, just by increasing the seam allowance by about 1/4-3/8". My standard adjustments include a 3/4" sway back adjustment, a 3/4" FBA and lengthening the sleeves by 2". I also drafted my own lining pattern for this jacket, as I like the way lining helps slip the jacket on and off.<br />
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I found the <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/MagiDeal-Fabric-Embroidered-Applique-Decoration/dp/B077SDYWNL" target="_blank">Embroidered Applique</a> lace motifs on Amazon.ca, and labouriously handstitched them on after the jacket was completed. I normally would have done this by machine with a small zig-zag stitch before sewing the jacket and lining together, but didn't actually get the idea for the lace motifs until after the jacket had been mostly completed. There's one motif on the left shoulder:<br />
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And one on the right lower front that wraps around to the side seam. I had to modify this one a bit, by snipping some of the motifs out so they would wrap with the body.<br />
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I think they add a little pizzazz and femininity to an otherwise standard suit jacket.<br />
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Only one piece left in the Queen of Dots SWAP, a matching skirt. It's currently on my cutting table awaiting some love!Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-42281154096115930622018-04-02T08:25:00.001-07:002018-04-02T08:25:26.341-07:00March Check In, April GoalsHappy belated Easter everyone! Here's how I spent my Easter Sunday:<br />
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This is not an April Fool's Joke, we actually had fresh snow yesterday and skiing conditions were excellent! It was also our last day on the hill for the season, with a fabulous Easter dinner for our patrol family of roast lamb, roast ham, roast potatoes, dinner rolls, a fabulous green salad and banana cake with cream cheese icing for dessert. My patrol family is amazing! It was a bittersweet day knowing I won't be seeing them every weekend over the summer.<br />
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I realize that posts focusing on my goals may not be entirely exciting reading for everyone, but I think they make me more accountable to my goals. This means my plans and hopes actually become goals that I work towards. Well, mostly, anyway. Here were my goals for March:<br />
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1. Choose a project that is currently in hibernation mode (on Ravelry) to start working on again. I'm thinking maybe the Stunning Lace Lux Poncho, just in time for summer? It goes perfectly with my Queen of Dots SWAP clothing items. <i>I did not do this. I totally got carried away with my socks projects and birthday knitting and then things got really busy so I stuck to simple things I could take with me. This month is another busy month work-wise, so I'm going to put this goal back on the back-burner for the time being.</i><br />
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<strike>2. Finish Dad's birthday socks.</strike> <i>Done! They've even been gifted and are lovingly being worn!</i><br />
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3. Start and finish March PSC socks. <i>Honestly, these got some love, but I've only recently picked them up again after finishing the first sock. I've just started the pattern on the foot of the second (toe-up) sock. Various birthday knitting projects got in the way of my own personal knitting (I refuse to call it selfish knitting, because it's my hobby and I can do what I want including making gifts for others!)</i><br />
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<strike>4. Choose, start and finish a birthday knit for my sister (her birthday is March 30). Amy, if you're reading this, I'll be sending you a knitted something for your b-day!</strike> <i>Done! I knitted a pair of socks for her, which I have yet to mail...I also started and finished a pair of birthday socks for my youngest daughter's boyfriend. </i><br />
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1. Finish the first phase of the Queen of Dots SWAP. I only have two more pieces to go, with the majority of one finished. <i>I finished the jacket, which took a lot longer than I had anticipated it would - I'll do a post on it soon. I also had less sewing time than I had hoped this month. And I totally got sidetracked by my Spring in Prague SWAP. Lots of excuses. I have the fabric and pattern for the last item, a skirt, sitting on my cutting table as I type. I have a work conference coming up mid-April that I'm hoping to have this skirt for.</i><br />
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2. Start the second phase (Extras) for the Queen of Dots SWAP. <i>This has been put on hold for the time being. My Spring in Prague SWAP has taken over my plans, as has the thought of spring in Ontario!</i><br />
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<strike>3. Order the fold over elastic for the navy Fenway bra set. </strike><i>Done!</i><br />
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4. Make the Harriet bra and a matching pantie. <i> Nope. Again, less sewing time than I had hoped this month.</i><br />
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5. Make activewear/yoga from the January 2018 Burda magazine. <i>Again, this got put off. I still want to make some new activewear, and have included the leggings in my travel wardrobe to take with me to Prague.</i><br />
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6. Make the Kerrie sportsbra from Pin Up Girls patterns. <i>Nope...</i><br />
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<b>Reading</b><br />
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<strike>1. Start the next book in the Libermann Papers series by Frank Tallis. And actually read it. </strike><i><strike> </strike>I'm loving this series - I'm about half way through the last book, and am reading every night before going to sleep.</i><br />
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<strike>2. Finish Crucial Conversations. </strike><i>Done!</i><br />
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1. Dragonboat season is coming, and I'm woefully off my training routine. I would like to gear up the training by re-introducing kettlebells and core workouts back into my routine, 3x/week. <i>Wow, I have no idea what happened with this goal. I've been thinking a lot about it, but haven't done anything. I guess the stresses in my day-to-day life have totally taken over and given me lots of excuses not to workout. I realize that exercise would be excellent for me to cope with the stress, but I'm finding myself exhausted and unmotivated. Then I feel guilty for not working out, and blame myself. </i><br />
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<i>Anyone else get in this horrible and uncalled-for cycle? How do you deal with it? How do you motivate yourself to workout?</i><br />
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2. Continue with yoga 3x/week. <i>I've fallen off this wagon too. My yoga practice is in dire need to being restarted, and my body reminds me of this regularly. I know I'm better for when I do yoga regularly - both physically and mentally. Fresh start in April.</i><br />
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<strike>3. Continue with getting outdoors (walking or skiing) 3x/week</strike>. <i>I've been true to this. I got a lot of skiing in in March, at least twice per week, and the weather has been a lot more pleasant for walking as well. </i><br />
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1. Choose a way to track and review my goals. <i>I've been playing around with Trello, which makes a great electronic checklist, but it is only good if I review it on a regular basis. I know there are other apps out there that keep your checklists, goals, reminders, etc. in one place. Does anyone have any recommendations?</i><br />
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2. Start spring cleaning my Atelier. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with the amount of stuff I have down there again. I need to go through my fabric and donate/toss some stuff!! <i>I've done some of clearing out - mostly when I'm looking for a piece of fabric I know I have but can't easily put my hands on! I've been ruthless when digging through boxes and bins, asking myself what I would make with the fabric I have and whether it's worth keeping it in my storage area. I have a long way to go before I will be comfortable with what I have, and it's an ongoing process.</i><br />
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1. Finish March PSC socks.</div>
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2. Start and finish April PSC socks. I am using this as motivation to finish my March PSC socks (which I'm absolutely loving), but I won't even open the April package until the March ones are done!</div>
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3. Finish Deklan's Sheepish Little Sweater - just the colourwork on the last sleeve to go!</div>
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4. Choose and start a birthday present for Ben.</div>
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1. Finish Queen of Dots SWAP - one skirt to go!</div>
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2. Continue with Spring in Prague SWAP - at least two articles per week.</div>
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3. Schedule at least one full weekend day in April for a sewing retreat day.</div>
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4. Choose pattern and pull fabric for dress for the upcoming Ski Patrol Banquet in May.</div>
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1. Finish Deadly Communion, by Frank Tallis (the last book of the Libermann Papers series).</div>
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There you have it. Exciting, no?</div>
Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-51863999447381982652018-03-23T04:00:00.000-07:002018-03-23T04:00:07.892-07:00Spring Travel Plans = Spring SWAP plansEven though we've passed the spring equinox, our days aren't feeling very spring like. The sun is shining brightly and longer, but it's still cold out. Despite that, when the days get longer and sunnier, my thoughts turn towards spring. And to me spring means a bright fun wardrobe. I'm almost done the first phase of my current SWAP, with only two more items to go (a skirt and a jacket). I've finished the pants but haven't blogged them yet. BUT...I've also just booked plane tickets to go to Prague in June. #soexcited<br />
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Travelling to me means SWAP or capsule wardrobe. I travel with only a carry on bag, which means new SWAP is in order.<br />
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My first order of business when planning a SWAP or capsule wardrobe is always to browse - magazines, online, Pinterest, photographs, books. In this case, I searched Pinterest for "Spring Wardrobe", "Spring Outfits" and "Prague Outfits". When something catches my eye, I start my own board, specifically for that SWAP or season. I keep pinning more and more outfits or photographs of anything that catches my eye. When I have about twenty or thirty, I again take a closer look at what it is that catches my eye - in this case it was a combination of the colours coral and olive, and that the clothes were relaxed yet pretty and feminine. Here's a perfect example of a colour palette I found on Pinterest:<br />
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The next step is to go digging through my stash. My stash is expansive, so this always takes some time, but I always have so much fun stash-diving. This time, I combined this with a bit of a sewing space clean out and donated/tossed some fabrics I know I won't be using (ever!). I do the same thing with my fabrics as I did with Pinterest, just pull things that catch my eye, that fit the colour palette and fit the feeling of the collection that I'm going for. I don't organize specific fabrics to specific patterns until later. I found some good stuff:<br />
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The next thing I do to plan my travel wardrobe is to write the list of events I'll be attending, activities I'll be doing, as well as do a bit of research on the anticipated weather for the time of year I'll be travelling. Am I travelling for work? Am I travelling for pleasure? Do I need certain clothes to do certain activities (swimming, hiking, biking, city walking, attending meetings or parties, etc.)? I write an outline of the clothes I think I'll need - this is based off my travel experience, my sewing experience with SWAP and a lot of research. I have a standard formula of clothing items that seems to work really well (highlighted in <b>bold </b>below). This formula can be suited towards any type of vacation, simply change the <u>style</u> of clothing required. For example, the jacket can be either a suit jacket or blazer, or an athletic waterproof fabric, or a relaxed and cozy cardigan.<br />
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On this trip, I'll be doing mostly European city touristy/vacation type things - museums, in-town walking tours, art galleries, but I also like to dress for dinner, and there is the possibility of an evening reception or two. So, I'm going for a business casual wardrobe with a dress or separates that can be dressed up a bit.<br />
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Here's what I'm thinking:<br />
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1. <b>Jacket</b>, olive green cotton motorcycle style jacket, Kwik Sew 3764 (one of my Make Nine!)<br />
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2. <b>Pants #1</b> - Tan textured cotton Lander Pants, view C (another #makenine2018)<br />
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3. <b>Pants #2 </b>- Vogue 8330 slim cut jeans in blush stretch "denim"<br />
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5. <b>Skirt #2 in a print or check</b> - I'm switching this out to a pair of cropped wide-legged trousers in an olive medium weight linen/cotton blend - I'm thinking if the Lander Pants above is a success, why not use the same pattern but the cropped length (view B) for these?</div>
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6. <b>Top #1 </b>- blush pink rayon jersey drapey tee, Sandra Betzina Vogue 1291 OOP</div>
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7. <b>Top #2</b> - coral pink cotton/lycra jersey drapey tee with 3/4 length sleeves, M7249</div>
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8. <b>Top #3 </b>- creamy white cotton/linen shirt, Butterick 5678</div>
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10. <b>Top #5 </b>- ITY print in brown and cream, sleeveless tee/tank</div>
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11. <b>Top #6 </b>- flow-y sleeve loose tee, olive jersey, New Look 6913</div>
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I'm also throwing in an easy jersey dress which can be dressed up or down, and a pair of leggings and a lightweight hoodie in brown knit technical fabric. I'll need the dress for dinner out one or two nights, and the leggings and hoodie will be my pjs and yoga gear. For the dress I've chosen the infinity dress pattern from Butterick, in an olive green jersey, which will give me lots of different looks.</div>
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Accessories will include scarves, a few cheap but gorgeous statement necklaces, hoop earrings in gold, and two pairs of supportive shoes (one casual pair and one dressier yet just as comfortable pair, perhaps sandals of some kind).</div>
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As you can see, this SWAP has absolutely nothing to do with my previous SWAP - the colours I've chosen aren't immediately noticeably cohesive with the previous capsule wardrobe I've sewn, but I think there will be the ability to mix and match some of them together. Regardless, I am blessed with a large closet, a large stash of fabric, and loads of patterns. And I'm sewing (and eventually wearing) what will make me happy.<br />
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Tonia2000http://www.blogger.com/profile/11487574661577238539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6016531894502777115.post-37609728043055591452018-03-19T04:00:00.000-07:002018-03-19T04:00:07.214-07:00Success in GreyscaleI am not sure what's happening to this month. It's flying by. Loads of major projects are happening at work, I took a day to go skiing, I had some wonderful family events that I attended, I had to go to court for the possibility of jury duty, yada, yada, yada. It never rains, but pours, right?<br />
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I haven't had much in the way of sew-jo lately. I mean, I have loads of things I'd love to make so I can wear them, but I haven't had much in the way of energy or time to actually create them. I've got a few things still in progress for my Queen of Dots SWAP, but they're not calling to me right now. Well...it's my prerogative to set them aside for the time being and start something else, right? I mean, isn't this what a stash is for?? <br />
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So...I pulled out another <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/merckwaerdigh?section_id=15711743" target="_blank">Merckwaerdigh </a>kit and my current favourite patterns. I'm sure you can all name them by now...shout them out with me people - the <a href="https://shop.orange-lingerie.com/products/boylston-bra-pattern" target="_blank">Boylston Bra</a> and the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/175078659/panties-sewing-pattern-ohhh-lulu-1307" target="_blank">Ohhh LuLu Giselle Ruched Panties</a>. In theory these should be easy to sew. I've nearly perfected the fit, to the point of both feeling like I'm not wearing anything when I'm wearing them. Also in theory, I shouldn't have to read the instructions because I've made them both so many times before. In theory.<br />
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I decided to put the mesh lining on the outside, for interest. Well, I flipped the "good" fabric around, so now the right side is on the inside. Fortunately, you can't tell. #notunpicking<br />
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I also decided for some reason that the soft plush side of the channelling deserved to go to the inside, rather than the outside, which would be the side that goes against your skin. I have no idea how will affect the comfort level when wearing, but again #notunpicking.<br />
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I learned my lesson with the last bra I made about using an appropriate needle for topstitching on the outer layer. I started my project with a size 9 ballpoint needle. I've now learned that this works well for topstitching jersey, but not necessarily for topstitching channelling in place. Especially over previously topstitched seams and band elastic. Yup, broken needle. And #holeinyourmesh Well, my friends, this is a bra. And in my current relationship status, I'll be the only one seeing it. So...whatevs. If you can see it, letmeknow because I think it's pretty much not visible.<br />
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The Giselle Ruched Panties turned out well enough. Except for the hole I snipped into the stretch lace at the waist when I was trimming off the underlayer. At least it was at the back. Yup, zigzag stitch is now my favourite stitch. Mended.<br />
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I also ventured out to another pantie pattern, this one the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/467024016/printed-lingerie-sewing-pattern-lyla" target="_blank">Evie la Luve Lyla Thong</a>. I love the way the previous Evie la Luve panties I have made have fit, so I figured this one shouldn't be any different. And I was right! <br />
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I used the mesh lining fabric for the centre front panel of the thong, to coordinate with the bra. <br />
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I also used stretch lace in place of the waist elastic. It just adds yet another layer of interest.<br />
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So...regardless of all of the detours I took to get there, I'm chalking this up to another successful TNT make. On to the next one...<br />
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