Sew Crazy.

Anything and everything:

sewcrazy4fashion — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:48:37 +0000

http://stuffbystina.blogspot.com/

I’ve been doing some sewing

sewcrazy4fashion — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:51:30 +0000

…I just haven’t been posting! So let’s see….Well, I made two skirts out of old pants. I created a very cute Denim vest, and below are pictures of my plaid summer dress. I made the pattern based off of two old dresses.

Skirt

sewcrazy4fashion — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:14:18 +0000

I finally had the time to make some clothing for myself. I made up this pattern and was very pleased with the result. =)

I made it out of a curtain which was lined. I used the curtain lining as a skirt lining.

Finished (for now)

sewcrazy4fashion — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:35:16 +0000

I still have some adjustments to make to the top….But you get the idea.

Me and Brigid modeling our new dresses. (Brigid made her own!)

Machine still down

sewcrazy4fashion — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:25:48 +0000

Thankfully I have a backup machine. Technically this dress is done now. I wound up making it a two piece dress. But of course, me being so picky, I decided to make a new top as well. So this entire project went from just making a new skirt, to making an entirely new costume! Ah well, it’ll be so worth it.

Hmm…I realized the date is off on my blog…Today’s the 16th, not the 17th. Good thing too, because I want this new top finished.

We’re experiancing technical difficulties, please stand by…

sewcrazy4fashion — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:52:27 +0000

What a time for my machine to die on me! I’m in the middle of getting the skirt attached to the top, when the whole thing decides to jam up. My Dad took the whole thing apart. The Needle is moving again, but the bobbin thread isn’t catching anymore….My Machine never has any major problems, not until Saint Patrick’s Day is 4 days away!!!

Satin stitching and whatnot

sewcrazy4fashion — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:06:08 +0000

I’m really on a roll now. I have 4 “pleat” panels finished, plus all 8 panels completely lined, embroidered, and the edges are satin stitched. I just need to finish 2 of the smaller “pleat” panels, which wont take long, and then I can just throw it together in no time. (well, that’s the plan anyway)

(Click thumbnails for a larger view)

Things are really moving along now!

sewcrazy4fashion — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:15:01 +0000

The appliqués are all embroidered now. I just have to add some more stiffener to the front panels, and line 7 of the 8. I also need to the finish the pleats. (well, more like smaller panels, but I call them pleats because they’re going where I’d normally put a pleat) Once that’s all finished I’ll be making the underskirt. Tomorrow I want to line the panels, and prep the pleats for finishing.

Images:

On Sunday I embroidered the first 4 panels.

Here’s an example of what embroidery can do for appliqués. The stitching really makes the design pop.

Today I finished the appliqués on the remaining panels, and got the lining cut out, along with the rest of the stiffener.

I also bent some pins along the way. The stiffener is flexible, but it certainly isn’t kind to cheap straight pins.

Panels

sewcrazy4fashion — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:39:54 +0000

Well, I have half of the appliqués ironed on. I *might* need to re cut the blue fabric for the side panels…I think they need to be a little wider…

Hmm

sewcrazy4fashion — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:38:21 +0000

I need to edit my layout…