Sunday, May 5, 2013

Currently on my cutting table

Yes, just my cutting table.  Nothing has made it to my sewing table for quite some time now.  But! I am hopeful. I'll find my balance soon.  The cutting table is better than, well, no table at all, right?




Because I'm always trying to learn more about fit, I picked up this Palmer/Pletsch pattern with built in alteration lines. I've cut out view B in the trusty blue fabric I use for making muslins, but plan to use this if the muslin turns out well:




Just some cotton from my collection, as usual. A closer look at the tiny print:




I remember buying this for some other top that never got made, but I don't remember where. Either JoAnn's or a quilt store, most likely.

One other neat sewing related thing I'm slowly working on; I'm taking Angela Wolf's Tailoring Ready to Wear class on Craftsy! I've always wanted to learn more about alterations, but it's a pretty hush-hush subject. I could never really find many books or anything. Tailors and sewists trying to protect their techniques, perhaps? Anyway, the class has been great. I can go at my own pace and watch the videos any time. I've made it through lesson 5.  A few things I already knew, but have also picked up some really great techniques that were new to me. The class is on sale right now for $24.99, so if you've ever been curious about altering clothing for yourself or your friends and family, you should definitely check it out!

5 comments:

  1. I can't wait for summer to start (and moving to end!) so I can park myself at my sewing table!! It's been over a year since I've had a chance to sew anything.

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    1. Any plans for what you'll sew? Maybe some curtains or pillows for the new place?

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  2. Nice choice of fabric, it will look great when it's finished!
    Freya May

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  3. Have you sewn anything recently?? :)

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    1. I did make a couple of little clutch purses for the interns at work using these instructions: http://www.charmstitch.com/?p=4532
      They were really easy to make, and turned out super cute!

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