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Hi, my name is Katherine Sheers, I’m a lingerie designer by trade so I was overjoyed when I heard July is Sewcialist Lingerie Sewing Month! My background does lend me a certain bias towards a…
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It is Valentines Day, so I thought it would be fun to sew up some new cute pjs for the occasion. I've been wanting to try out the Ogden cami as a pj top for a long time and so this seemed like the perfect excuse. I just needed to locate a cute bottom that I could pair it with. After doing some digging around I decided to try out the Lexi boxers from Evie la Luve. Knowing that Hannah has a whole line of lingerie sewing patterns, I was pretty sure that the Lexi boxers would be the right style and I was right. They were cut and sewn within an hour and turned out great. I realized after cutting them out that I was supposed to cut them on the bias. Ooops. But luckily the fit was still good. I opted to omit the lace trim which did make the hemming a bit more tedious, but nothing crazy and I also did not add the buttons or bow to center front. They are short, but in the perfectly appropriate for night time kind of way. I sewed these pjs up in the petals fabric from Workroom Social that I had leftover. The fabric is so great. Nice drape, but still not see through, and compared to my other rayon fabrics, this one hardly wrinkles at all. I have some black sandwashed rayon set aside for another pair once I get the time. And this time I won't forget to cut the shorts on the bias.
Ever have those projects which actually turn out better than you imagined?! I was really keen on the Fifi Pyjamas when Tilly and the Buttons released the pattern along with the Bettine Dress a couple of months ago. I thought it would be a lovely practical thing to make and a great garment to use all those lovely cotton prints I see but don't generally wear. It wasn't until about half way through construction that I fell properly in love! I was so pleased and proud with how neat it was turning out and the more I sewed the more I discovered how gorgeous the design is. It's got lovely delicate details without being too fussy and could have a contemporary or vintage feel depending on the fabric you choose. Tilly actually got in touch with me when it was released and offered to send me a copy before I had a chance to buy it so this was a free pattern but the opinions in this post are unbiased and entirely mine. It had first grabbed my attention as it's exactly the kind of thing I like to wear in summer and as it's name is mine I couldn't miss out on making it really could I! I decided to keep my first version clean and simple using plain white throughout. I did think about using a contrasting fabric for the binding as Tilly has on her sample but I opted for classic, there's plenty of time to play around with design details on future versions! The fabric is a lovely soft cotton voile with fine swiss dots throughout. It was actually left over from my first Archer Shirt so I already knew it was good to sew with and would be soft and comfortable to sleep in. I had just over a metre with some odd scrappy ends from where I had cut out my shirt and just about managed to squeeze it out of that. For such a skimpy little set it take up more fabric than you might think as the panels for the top are cut on the bias! The only special treatment I gave it was to use a fairly fine sharps needle to avoid any snags in the delicate fabric. I cut between the size 2 and 3 as I always do with Tilly and the Buttons' patterns. The sizing chart suggests this is right for exactly my measurements and the fit is bang on. That bias cut really does skim the body and there's a lovely amount of ease for nightwear. I was worried about the coverage of the cups but they're very comfortable on me, the fit is actually really good in that area. Not too snug but fairly form fitting around the lower edge. One of the things I liked most about the order of construction was that the back of the straps are attached almost last so you can adjust the length of them to your ideal once the garment is on. It's a fairly simple sew if you have some experience under your belt but I imagine in a slippery silk it could be a pretty tricky little project which would require some patience. I imagine it would be totally worth it though; I'd love to make one in a luxurious charmeuse! It was really nice to get stuck into a project which was fairly straightforward but still included some new to me techniques or at least things I don't often do. I've never made nightwear and this was a very satisfying set to make. It's piqued my interest for trying some lingerie now! I so rarely use elastic that I had to spend a good bit of time remembering where I'd put my elastic stash! I'm not usually a fan of an elasticated waistband but for nightwear it's perfect as it's so comfortable and these shorts are worn on the upper hip. One aspect of the construction that I particularly liked is the way the elastic is attached. It's sewn to the raw edge with a zig zag stitch before being turned under to conceal the raw edge. This means it doesn't slide about or twist as it might when inserted loose into a channel. It was my first time sewing anything bias cut and I'm really glad I picked a cotton which handles, presses and sews well for the project! Cutting out the pieces the bias was an entirely new experience for me and I actually referred to the cutting layouts for once which is a rarity for me! You have to fold the fabric on the diagonal and use that edge as your fold line, still aligning the grain lines on the pattern pieces with the selvedge. I had no trouble with the bias cut pieces stretching out thanks to Tilly's page of bias cut tips. It's really important to stay-stitch the bias cut edges as instructed and just to be conscious of not pulling or stretching the fabric at all. I had a couple of moments for pause when working through the instructions but that was just to get my head around a new technique or slightly different way of working rather than because of an error or lack of explanation. They are very thorough instructions and include a full set of colour photos which I like but because of the size of the images and the detailed nature of the garment it's not always easy to see what you need to. The benefit of photos rather than illustrations is that you can really see if what you are doing is the way it is meant to look but there were a couple of times when I couldn't see the stitching in the photo. The finishing if you follow the instructions and french seam everything is sublime! It's a great project for practicing the accuracy of your sewing as there's lots of parts where you need to be accurate and tidy. I'm actually really proud of how this turned out; it's almost a shame that I can't wear it out and about to show it off! I love the nice crisp narrow hems and little french seams and I'm especially proud of how neat I managed to get the joins around the neckline and at the centre of the bust. If you're thinking of saving yourself a bit of time and effort with shop bought bias binding I wouldn't recommend it for this project. I made the mistake of doing this on a few of my early projects and it just doesn't achieve the same results. The bought cotton binding has a weird stiff finish which doesn't really go away with washing and for a design like this you want those straps to be nice and soft, not pokey! The satin binding you can get is a little better but I'd much rather use a nice fabric for it and then I can make it just the colour and width I want. I do sigh a little about taking the time at the start of a project to make my own when I just want to get on with the fun sewing but for this it doesn't take long using the pattern pieces Tilly provides and you don't need much. My favourite design feature is the little pleats that give shaping to the cups! I am tempted to set myself the challenge of sewing this up in a slippery silk, maybe when I've got a lot of time and won't try to rush myself at all! In the mean time I think this would be a great pattern to use one of the African wax printed cotton pieces for that I've been hoarding for some time. I'm definitely going to be making up lots of the shorts at least to wear with tees! And finally congratulations to Aimee from Guild of Goods! Selected by random number generator from 75 entries, you are the lucky winner of the copy of the new Joan Dress pattern from Sew Over It! I've sent you a message via the comment form on your blog but if you see this please contact me via the email address on my About page to let me know your postal address. I loved your herringbone/tweed idea and hope you enjoy making it!
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Today I get a chance to introduce you to an amazing lady, whose swimwear sewing has been an inspiration to me for many years. I can't imagine that you haven't already come across her work in the blogosphere, so I hope you'll make Sarah of Musings of a Seamstress welcome. She's going to share with us some of her professional grade tips for sewing your swimwear. Read on, and fear elastic no more! I want to thank Katie and Leila for hosting this SwimAlong and asking me to write a guest post. I wanted to share a couple of different ways to add elastic to your suit and a few other tips I have picked up along the way. I know this has been mentioned on the Twitter #FabricChats and on a few other blogs, but I think this is the most important thing when sewing swimwear (or any knit for that matter) and is worth repeating again. Are you ready?!? Okay, here it goes... Use bulky nylon thread, also called woolly nylon, on your bobbin! Go ahead, write that down, I'll wait. Why is it so important? Bulky nylon provides enough give when sewing stretchy fabrics that you should not be able to snap your threads when stretching it. They do sell it at Jo-Ann's in a variety of different colors, although it can be a bit pricey. I have not really shopped around for it online, so if you find it less expensive let me know! As a side note, when I serge any other knits I use a spool of bulky nylon for each of my two loopers. So, go get some right away along with some stretch needles before you start. When I first started sewing swimwear for a previous job I was quite surprised to find out that everything was done with a zigzag stitch. No serging required!! Which makes sense, since the swimwear fabric is not going to fray or unravel. Before I start sewing a new suit, I test out my zigzag stitch in a few different widths and lengths to decide what will work best with the stretch of my fabric. Generally you want a smaller zigzag stitch for seams, so that when you stretch the seam you do not have any gaps. On my machine I find that a length of 2 and a width of 3 works best. Once you have settled on your stitch size you can begin construction. There are a few different ways you can use elastic to finish your edges. I choose to do a very basic suit so that I could show you a couple of those finishes. Bound Elastic First up is bound elastic, which is probably my favorite. I like to use this one because it adds a nice contrast to the body of your suit. I used it around the just the neckline of mine, but you can use it for all edge of yours. For this finish you will want to use 1/4" braided elastic around the neck. If you are binding the leg holes or armholes you will want to use 3/8" instead. You will also need a 1 1/2" long strip the entire width of your fabric. I prefer to cut this with a quilters ruler and rotary cutter to ensure that I get straight edges. Start by placing your binding strip and shell fabric right sides together, folding the start of your binding strip about 1/4". This will give it a finished edge for when you turn it. Place your elastic on top of your binding matching the edges and zigzag through all layers. You do not want to stretch the elastic here, it is more for stability. Next you will fold your binding strip over top of the elastic and end with the wrong side of your binding to the right side of your lining. Stitch on the right side of your fabric along the inner edge of the binding. You will want to hold the elastic taut from the front and back as you zigzag it down to make sure you are getting a clean edge. Once you have finished that you can trim off the excess binding. I prefer to use embroidery scissors for this because I can get a close cut and not worry too much about cutting something I am not supposed to. Here is what your finished result should look like from the inside. This is what the finished binding should look like from the outside. Gathered, Turned and Stitched Elastic I think my name for this one pretty much says it all! But I have a few techniques to make this easier than you would think. I used this method for my armholes and leg holes. You will want to use 3/8" braided elastic for these. The wider elastic adds more support to your suit. First you will want to measure around your opening and subtract 6". This is the length you will want to cut your elastic. Find the center of your elastic and mark it with a pin. Next you will want to find the center of your opening and mark it with a pin too. For my leg holes, I used my crotch seam as my starting point and folded my opening from there. On mine the halfway mark was not at my side seam, it was about 2" away from the side seam on the back panel. Then pin the center of the elastic to the center of your opening on top of the lining . For my starting point I overlap my elastic approximately 1/2" and pin. Your fabric will hang larger than your elastic. For this, when I zigzag, I set my length to a 3 and my width to a 4. I want it to be just a bit wider than the zigzag stitch I use to construct the suit. Working with only half of your opening, you will want to stretch the elastic to fit the opening. Find your midway point and hold the elastic and fabric in place there. When you start stitching you will want to stretch all layers from the back and the front of the needle. Once it comes off the back and you release the stretch it will gather the fabric. This is important so that it will allow stretching without snapping threads or ripping your fabric. You will want to make sure your gathers look evenly distributed throughout. Once you are satisfied with your gathers you will turn the elastic towards the lining and zigzag it down along the edge. Again, you will want to stretch from both the front and the back to make sure you are keeping the stretch. It is important to make sure this second row of zigzaging is on the inside edge of the shell. This will prevent your elastic from rolling to the outside. This is what your finished opening should look like. To see my finished suit and a review of the pattern I used please visit my blog. Wow!! Great tips, and I can't wait to try out that bound finish! It looks amazing!! Thank you so much, Sarah. Y'all, she got up off of her sick bed to write this great post for us, and I am so grateful. I hope you learned a ton. I know I did!
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When you feel at home in your body and in touch with what clothes it, you are free to focus your energy on what matters most to you. Elise Pajamas Short PDF Sewing Pattern. This pattern will teach you how to sew a stylish pajama short for you or a gift! Elise Short with asymmetric ruffled hem Ladies Sizes XS - S - M - L - XL 🤍 Elastic waistband 🤍 Asymmetric ruffled hem 🤍 Silhouette with volume on hips You will get a direct download after checkout to download the attached file. You can print it out on normal 8.5 x 11 printer paper, tape it together, and make yourself this lovely garment. Skill level: beginner Includes: Letter size PDF pattern in Women's XS up to XL, Detailed written instructions and Video tutorial. This pattern has clear video instructions to follow. You will receive the link after purchasing the item. Since this is a digital download, thank you for understanding that returns are not accepted.
Kwik Sew 3143, Misses' sleepwear. Pull-on shorts and capri-length pants have elastic at the waist, no side seams, and bottom of the legs finished with lace. Close fitting camisole has a front neckline finished with lace, and armholes and back finished with self fabric binding. Shoulder straps, back, and armhole bindings in one piece. View A camisole has curved hemline on front and lace trim on front. View B camisole has straight hemline. Designed for stretch knits only with 25% stretch across the grain. Suggested: interlock, pointelle jersey, thermal knit, silk jersey, textured knit or stretch terry. Designed by Kerstin Martensson Size: XS-S-M-L-XL Bust: 31 1/2-32 1/2; 34-351/2; 37-38 1/2; 40-41 1/2 - 43 - 45 Waist: 22-23 1/2; 24 1/2 - 25 1/2; 27 - 28 1/2; 30 1/2 - 32 1/2; 35 - 37 Hips: 32 1/2-34; 35 1/2-37; 38 1/2-40; 41 3/4-43 1/4; 45 - 47 Copyright: 2002 This pattern is uncut and factory folded. See images above for additional pattern details. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Click below to view more patterns in my shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/mbchills
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Swimsuit construction leading up to elastic insertion - shelf bra and ties, foam cups, and then suit seams.
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Today's make is the Maggie swim top by Seamwork. I know, it's not exactly "in season" for November (in the Northern Hemisphere) but I needed to share it before I forgot all the details. I made this swim top last month to take on a trip to Hawaii. The trip was lovely, very covid safe (thank
