First off I want to say thanks to everyone who commented on my last post! I really like being part of the online sewing community – such a great way to find sources of materials as well as inspiration and support. I decided to get some vintage buckles on Etsy because I want a color for this project, but I do have plans to order some of the awesome looking leather style buckles for some of my future projects (thinking ahead to the Classic Trench part of my sewing challenge).
I just finished the muslin for my new raincoat pattern, Burda 7360:
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| My revised pattern choice |
Here is how it looks on me, a straight size 40:
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| The front – a much better fit in the shoulders. But too small in the hips, though that can be fixed. |
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| I should have pulled the back down a bit lower for the picture… Though I think it pulls up a bit in the back because I need more space around my hips. |
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| The back – I think the shoulders look pretty good. |
Overall I think this is going to be a much better pattern than the last one I chose. As far as adjustments go, I think I need to add +1″ length at the top lengthen line, and possibly 1-2″ at the lower lengthen line (because I want a slightly longer coat). The sleeve length seems ok, but the pockets need to be raised (probably 1.5″ because of the extra length I will be adding). All of this in addition to grading out to a size 42 (or 44) below the waist. With any luck I can have the rest of the prep work (pattern alterations, fabric cutting, etc) done and be ready to sew by next weekend.
In the mean time I am hoping to whip up some tops, but there are some skating events this weekend, so I don’t know if those will get done or not.
Also, I thought I would show some updated pictures of my new sewing space. My mom cleaned out some shelves and made room for a pressing board! Here are some new pictures:
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| Sewing machine and serger (I cover them during the week when I am not here) Bookshelves with sewing books And a pressing board on the right! |
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| Here is my sewing library! |
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| Bottom shelf – general technique, couture techniques, fitting, and machine operation books. |
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| Top shelf – fabric guides and project books. Eventually I want to add books on fashion history as well. |
So what I really want to say it, Thanks Mom! I really like my new sewing space. I miss having everything all together, but so far it has been working out alright with transporting the projects back and forth.
In any case I am hoping I might get some sewing done tonight, but even if I don’t I can at least have a lot of stuff ready to go for next weekend.
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