JDinWA Posted February 24, 2013 #51 Share Posted February 24, 2013 If you like the no-sew idea, here's a different approach to tying them together that looks really nice: http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/12/no-sew-fleece-blanket.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suitcasefull Posted February 24, 2013 #52 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks to both of you! I thought sewing it would be "nicer" but hadn't considered the satin around the edge. Had seen the tied throws but not the last link where fringe is just pulled through slits. May have to try one of those, too! I appreciate your patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfturf Posted February 24, 2013 #53 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I used to sew - it's been years thought. I make kids clothes more than my own. I would love to see some photos on this thread! :) I'm envious of all the great seamstresses. Might motivate me to start again. I think the last thing I made was a Jedi Cloak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDinWA Posted February 24, 2013 #54 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I used to sew - it's been years thought. I make kids clothes more than my own. I would love to see some photos on this thread! :) I'm envious of all the great seamstresses. Might motivate me to start again. I think the last thing I made was a Jedi Cloak! I found a pretty dress that I loved, but it has spaghetti straps and I know in the dining room I'll want something in case my arms get cool. I don't like trying to keep a scarf or shawl on while eating, so I made a little bolero-style shrug to go with it. Just finished it tonight, in fact. :) The fabric is a semi-sheer woven, and I did a wide band along the neck and bottom with a solid color linen that matches the dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suitcasefull Posted February 24, 2013 #55 Share Posted February 24, 2013 That's beautiful and such a great idea! Must be nice to know you'll have a one-of-a-kind designer outfit! Love the colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDinWA Posted February 24, 2013 #56 Share Posted February 24, 2013 That's beautiful and such a great idea! Must be nice to know you'll have a one-of-a-kind designer outfit! Love the colors. Thank you! I think it'll work in the evening, but boy I sure learned that working with sheer fabric is more challenging. In bright daylight, I see every flaw. I'm looking forward to seeing others' photos. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted February 24, 2013 #57 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Very nice! Any other contenders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted February 26, 2013 Author #58 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I found a pretty dress that I loved, but it has spaghetti straps and I know in the dining room I'll want something in case my arms get cool. I don't like trying to keep a scarf or shawl on while eating, so I made a little bolero-style shrug to go with it. Just finished it tonight, in fact. :) The fabric is a semi-sheer woven, and I did a wide band along the neck and bottom with a solid color linen that matches the dress. [ATTACH]261841[/ATTACH] It is really beautiful. Did you use a pattern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDinWA Posted February 27, 2013 #59 Share Posted February 27, 2013 It is really beautiful. Did you use a pattern? Thanks! I mostly use patterns but didn't have one handy for a bolero/shrug so I winged it. I cut one out of muslin that was basically just a rectangle with sleeves cut on, then rounded off the front sides while I was wearing it to get the shape I wanted. The muslin became my pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwait4cruise Posted March 4, 2013 #60 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I want to try New Look 6119. It looks easy. http://www.simplicity.com/p-7539-misses-dress.aspx what material will you make it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted March 4, 2013 Author #61 Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) I want to try New Look 6119. It looks easy. http://www.simplicity.com/p-7539-misses-dress.aspx what material will you make it in. I brought the same pattern. I have not made it yet. But it looks easy. I thought I could put some sparkle around the neck line some how. I would use something soft and flowing. Silky type. But something that you can't see through. Edited March 4, 2013 by geocruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted March 4, 2013 Author #62 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Another question for all you sewers past and present out there do you just sew before a cruise or do you sew all year round for you cruise clothes? I find that I sew more the weeks before a cruise. Making time to sew is hard. I find tht I buy more fabric than I need. Cleaned out my fabric stash this year and brought to my church. Now I have only the ones I really like. I hope to start sewing this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted March 4, 2013 #63 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I want to try New Look 6119. It looks easy. http://www.simplicity.com/p-7539-misses-dress.aspx what material will you make it in. Oh so pretty! It looks like something Jennifer Lopez would wear. I love the neckline and you sure can't beat the price! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim_KS Posted March 18, 2013 #64 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I found this fun fabric at Walmart this weekend for $2.50 a yard! It's a rayon challis so I'm sewing a flowy maxi skirt. Just one seam, hem and elastic casing. Should be quick. I will try to post a pic when I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted March 19, 2013 Author #65 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I found this fun fabric at Walmart this weekend for $2.50 a yard! It's a rayon challis so I'm sewing a flowy maxi skirt. Just one seam, hem and elastic casing. Should be quick. I will try to post a pic when I'm done. [ATTACH]264805[/ATTACH] Beautiful fabric. I have some fabric that looks just like yours. Our Wal-Mart here in Fl doesn't carry fabric. But, back home in upstate NY they do. Maybe you can tell me how to post a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CELTICGIRLCRUISER Posted March 19, 2013 #66 Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) This has inspired me to pull down my sewing machine from a shelf in the garage (new in the box for the last 3 years). I sewed a lot in my youth and when we moved to the US I sold my Singer as it wouldn't work over here. I eventually got a new one here but haven't had any time but I might just run up a few sarongs and flowy type skirts when I can find a spare hour or two. I already have tons of material that I shipped with me which will be perfect for the heat. However, I am not sure I have the patience these days to make anything formal or fancy anymore but I have dozens of new pattern that I used to pick up every time it was Presidents Day or Labor Day in Joanne's as they would do 10 patterns for $10 on any price patterns including Vogue etc. so I would get 10 and the other half would be given 10 to pay for too, so have some great patterns just collecting dust. Edited March 19, 2013 by CELTICGIRLCRUISER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim_KS Posted March 19, 2013 #67 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Beautiful fabric. I have some fabric that looks just like yours. Our Wal-Mart here in Fl doesn't carry fabric. But, back home in upstate NY they do. Maybe you can tell me how to post a picture? I'm not sure I can help. I use Tapatalk on my phone so I took the picture with my phone and it was easy to load. The Walmart I usually go to doesn't carry fabric anymore either. I hate that. We were out of town at another Walmart when I found it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatyCake Posted March 20, 2013 #68 Share Posted March 20, 2013 It is so difficult to even find any patterns here, I can't believe how most everyone here does it. I either buy my material...we do have wide choice of that, and take it to a tailor with either a picture or a piece of clothing and he takes it from there. Amazing how cheap the labor is. I have learned to make a few basic tops, skirts and flowing pants by using a sample myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted March 20, 2013 Author #69 Share Posted March 20, 2013 It is so difficult to even find any patterns here, I can't believe how most everyone here does it. I either buy my material...we do have wide choice of that, and take it to a tailor with either a picture or a piece of clothing and he takes it from there. Amazing how cheap the labor is. I have learned to make a few basic tops, skirts and flowing pants by using a sample myself. Do you have a Joann's fabric? They have patterns too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatyCake Posted March 20, 2013 #70 Share Posted March 20, 2013 No afraid not...I live in Cozumel, but I have even checked in Cancun. Very rare to find ANY patterns here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted March 20, 2013 Author #71 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) No afraid not...I live in Cozumel, but I have even checked in Cancun. Very rare to find ANY patterns here. You may be able to get them on line. When they go on sale Simplicity, Butterwick and McCall's cost 99 cents or $1.99 each. Vogue will cost $3.99 each on sale. http://www.joann.com/ Simplicity does ship to Mexico I believe. They do have sales too. http://www.simplicity.com/t-shipping.aspx Edited March 20, 2013 by geocruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDinWA Posted March 26, 2013 #72 Share Posted March 26, 2013 No afraid not...I live in Cozumel, but I have even checked in Cancun. Very rare to find ANY patterns here. Best selection online is at http://sewingpatterns.com/ and if you add yourself to their mailing list, you'll be notified when there are sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted March 27, 2013 Author #73 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Best selection online is at http://sewingpatterns.com/ and if you add yourself to their mailing list, you'll be notified when there are sales. Great site to buy patterns. The is one there of a wrap around dress that I might buy. It looks like a dress that I saw in a stand/store in the islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDinWA Posted April 6, 2013 #74 Share Posted April 6, 2013 A wonderful new TV show has started in the UK, "The Great British Sewing Bee". Episode 1 is on youtube now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8te1WAO20I&feature=youtu.be In the first episode, the sewers first sew an A-line skirt from a pattern. Next, they get an off-the-rack top that they have to modify. Last, they sew a pattern to fit an actual person. It is really fascinating to watch other home sewers work and to see their results (and their flops -- I've made the same mistake one sewer does, attaching a facing the wrong direction). Following the time-honored tradition of US television "borrowing" from the UK, I hope we see a US version of this show soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams1130 Posted April 6, 2013 #75 Share Posted April 6, 2013 A wonderful new TV show has started in the UK, "The Great British Sewing Bee". Episode 1 is on youtube now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8te1WAO20I&feature=youtu.be In the first episode, the sewers first sew an A-line skirt from a pattern. Next, they get an off-the-rack top that they have to modify. Last, they sew a pattern to fit an actual person. It is really fascinating to watch other home sewers work and to see their results (and their flops -- I've made the same mistake one sewer does, attaching a facing the wrong direction). Following the time-honored tradition of US television "borrowing" from the UK, I hope we see a US version of this show soon! Coming out of lurkdom to thank you for the link! I watched the entire episode, and will watch the youtubes for more. It was actually inspiring me to expand beyond pillow covers and window valances, and remember my high school home ec classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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