RedHeadTexan Posted April 13, 2019 #1226 Share Posted April 13, 2019 And it’s done!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted April 13, 2019 #1227 Share Posted April 13, 2019 That looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHeadTexan Posted April 14, 2019 #1228 Share Posted April 14, 2019 I am deconstructing another bikini top that is too big on me. My bottoms are black and not patterned. I am doing the same style as the last one and am salvaging the back and straps. Coloring blocking with black this time since I have a 1/2 yard of it in my stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHeadTexan Posted April 14, 2019 #1229 Share Posted April 14, 2019 3 hours later, it’s done! Much easier the second time around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted April 15, 2019 Author #1230 Share Posted April 15, 2019 WOW Lisa. What a job you did. What kind of dress form do you have? I have one, still in the box from two years ago. I can see by your pictures that you put it to good use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHeadTexan Posted April 15, 2019 #1231 Share Posted April 15, 2019 It’s the Singer Medium/Large dress form. And you are correct, I use it a bunch. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mef_57 Posted April 15, 2019 #1232 Share Posted April 15, 2019 What a lot of fun new swimsuits....though I don't envy you the job. Not my most fave type of project or fabric. Your dress form photos have reminded me that I need to dust mine off, remove the detritus collected on her, adjust her to fit and start using her for some of those 'no pattern' plans - like a bias nightgown starting with squares of fabric - but fabric is limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissagrf Posted April 27, 2019 #1233 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Well, it's not quite clothes, but I did sew this drawstring bag for our cruise coming up in June on Freedom OTS. It was made from a fabric panel and some quilting cotton. It is fully lined with the patterned quilting cotton you see at the top. It draws closed tight at the top. I made it because I am 6ft tall, and wanted a large drawstring backpack. Most are too small to suit me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted April 28, 2019 Author #1234 Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 hours ago, melissagrf said: Well, it's not quite clothes, but I did sew this drawstring bag for our cruise coming up in June on Freedom OTS. It was made from a fabric panel and some quilting cotton. It is fully lined with the patterned quilting cotton you see at the top. It draws closed tight at the top. I made it because I am 6ft tall, and wanted a large drawstring backpack. Most are too small to suit me. What a wonderful bag. I just love the fabric pattern. I love the rope too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 12, 2019 Author #1235 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Hello every one, I just got my copy of Sew New in the mail yesterday. The two magazines that I get are Threads and Sew News. I like Threads better than Sew News. I think that most times it has more info. Sew, what sewing magazines to you buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlady62 Posted May 12, 2019 #1236 Share Posted May 12, 2019 I subscribe the 'Insider" which is part of the Treads magazine. A long time ago I use to subscribe to the Vogue Sewing magazine. Do not remember how I stumbled on to Threads, but I do love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PurpleHays Posted May 13, 2019 #1237 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I'm between spring and summer semesters. I did a ton of cleaning, but I pulled out my machine and made a simple dress bag for my skating dresses. I didn't make the dress, but used it to make the bag because it's my longest dress at almost knee length. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 13, 2019 Author #1238 Share Posted May 13, 2019 14 hours ago, redlady62 said: I subscribe the 'Insider" which is part of the Treads magazine. A long time ago I use to subscribe to the Vogue Sewing magazine. Do not remember how I stumbled on to Threads, but I do love it. I also like "Insider". I did belong, and don't remember if I still belong. The past year has been sew (pun intended) busy, that I don't know . Will check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 13, 2019 Author #1239 Share Posted May 13, 2019 11 hours ago, PurpleHays said: I'm between spring and summer semesters. I did a ton of cleaning, but I pulled out my machine and made a simple dress bag for my skating dresses. I didn't make the dress, but used it to make the bag because it's my longest dress at almost knee length. Very nice garment bag. Do you do ice skating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 13, 2019 Author #1240 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) 18 hours ago, redlady62 said: I subscribe the 'Insider" which is part of the Treads magazine. A long time ago I use to subscribe to the Vogue Sewing magazine. Do not remember how I stumbled on to Threads, but I do love it. Thanks for reminding me about "Insiders." I just subscribed to it for $12.95 for the year. I know that I will enjoy it again. Edited May 13, 2019 by geocruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PurpleHays Posted May 13, 2019 #1241 Share Posted May 13, 2019 11 hours ago, geocruiser said: Very nice garment bag. Do you do ice skating? Yes, I do. Been at it for about 16 years. I'm a very low-level adult. I do compete, but mostly, I have fun, work hard, and maintain sanity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 17, 2019 Author #1242 Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 5/13/2019 at 7:25 PM, PurpleHays said: Yes, I do. Been at it for about 16 years. I'm a very low-level adult. I do compete, but mostly, I have fun, work hard, and maintain sanity. I have never been on ice skate. I would land on my butt. It is great that you do skate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PurpleHays Posted May 17, 2019 #1243 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Just now, geocruiser said: I have never been on ice skate. I would land on my butt. It is great that you do skate. I have landed on my butt too many times to count. It's better than the alternative of wrist (broken) and head (gashed open with the added benefit of a concussion/TBI). It's not for the faint of heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 17, 2019 Author #1244 Share Posted May 17, 2019 48 minutes ago, PurpleHays said: I have landed on my butt too many times to count. It's better than the alternative of wrist (broken) and head (gashed open with the added benefit of a concussion/TBI). It's not for the faint of heart. Wow. you can really get hurt. Have you sewn any of your skating outfits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PurpleHays Posted May 17, 2019 #1245 Share Posted May 17, 2019 18 minutes ago, geocruiser said: Wow. you can really get hurt. Have you sewn any of your skating outfits? Initially, yes. Now I have a combination of skirts, dresses, and leggings. I have someone much better than me designing and sewing my next dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted May 31, 2019 #1246 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Not been on here for a while as too busy sewing! I finished this last week in time for tonight our last night! The fabric is scuba. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mef_57 Posted May 31, 2019 #1247 Share Posted May 31, 2019 38 minutes ago, nikkiw60 said: Not been on here for a while as too busy sewing! I finished this last week in time for tonight our last night! The fabric is scuba. Very cute and a great colour on you. Scuba - as in Neoprene? I did a quick google and it seems to be a double knit with a neoprene loft, but not as firm. Was it difficult to sew with? It sort of reminds me of my earliest clothing. I started sewing my own wardrobes at 13 - 1970 - Fortrel. Great stuff that revolutionized clothing - no finishing seams, no pressing, wash and wear and great finishes to it. Of course, that might also have been what killed 'polyester' for a decade or 2. Thank goodness we are more tolerant and textiles have adapted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted May 31, 2019 #1248 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Well, I'm back from 2.5 months of travel and cruising. Remember this blouse and jacket I modified? They were perfect for RCCL's "less than formal" formal night. Very trendy with shorter front. I also wore it with another white blouse with brown and taupe small scattered flowers. Versatile jacket. I will look for additional blouses to take in the future. Ebay, here I come!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted June 1, 2019 Author #1249 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Nikkiw60, Your dress is beautiful. You have been busy. I also would like to know about the fabric. Is it Thick? Easy to sew? Pcur, Happy to hear that your beautiful jacket was a hit. It really is very pretty. The blouse is lovely too. Great cruise wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted June 1, 2019 #1250 Share Posted June 1, 2019 The fabric is thick, smooth with a very slight sheen but easy to sew. I have bought some nice linen at one of our port stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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