More cutting out of SWAP items, plus some pics to prove how good the ‘almost no waste’ cutting went.
Ruffle skirt [non-Swap, but hey-ho]
I mean, look at that!
Then the red velvet top
Impressive!
The grey taffeta was the best though:
Next I got two trouser patterns out, both size 18. Style Arc Daisy ‘designer’ trousers [Nope, not pants, NOT pants!] And Vogue 1415, the Tom and Linda Platt tunic pattern, which includes two different trousers. Very good pattern, that.
I laid one on the other to compare crotch curves…and found very little difference. A little more under-bum scoop length for the Vogue, otherwise surprisingly similar. Meh I thought, toile schmoile, I’m going for it.
So I cut out the Daisy pattern in the nice heavy black linen. They are supposed to have funky deep hem facings, but I don’t know if that will make them too stiff, so I’ll play it by ear. They are supposed to have an elastic waistband, I may do that, may do a drawstring, may make a stretch yoga band. No idea yet. There’s a fair size remnant left for piecing up with something else at some point.
Then the stretch denim. also black. This was narrower than I remembered, and I had some trouble getting the pattern pieces to fit, even with the narrower legs. The Vogue trousers were also MUCH longer than the Daisy, no clue why. I want these to be worn with the moderate heel I routinely wear for work, so folded off a couple of inches at the hem. In the end I also had to chop off THREE more inches in the body, which will definitely get the stretch waistband, maternity look. Hey, they’re for wearing with tunics, I want to be comfy!
The I looked around, and spotted the cool swirly, silky black stuff. I think this was sent to me as a pressie by another sewing buddy, but it’s been there for a while, and I forget! Sorry if it was you! Again, with cool cutting, I eked out the OTHER Platt tunic, the one with the pleat front [which I previously made in that amazing ‘scratch velvet’]
One more day off work before the ‘training’ day on Friday. Tomorrow I want to cut out the grey strip tunic, the plain black Tilton t shirt and the pieced tunic-probably using that patterned maxi dress and some red remnants. That’s probably more than I need for the SWAP, which is good- I can pick the best and most versatile items to use, and decide which already-made items fit in.
Woohoo! Nearly time to start sewing!
I’d generally use a laptop for reading so you don’t need to worry on my account, love! I’m loving the way your cutting out is all coming together and look forward to seeing the results over the next….period of time.
I’m with you on trousers.
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I am thinking of doing swap in the same way. Just making things and putting them together at the end. Or not.
The flouncy skirt is so exciting. I wouldn’t have thought it had a circle in it. Dying to see more!
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Yes- please come back from the Land of Knitting! I knew those flounces would be from doughnuts [professional term lol] but I’m fascinated by the rectangular ‘band’ pieces. I’ll be unable to resist starting it soon to take my mind off the misery of going back to work [and going through those awful mock results lol] I’ll be blogging the hell out of the construction I think. There are THREE different sized doughnut flounces, upper and lower skirt segments, and a heap of long rectangular ‘bands’. Just hope I can fit my barrel belly into it
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Amazing pattern Tetris there!
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Truly impressive pattern placement. I love to use up every scrap of fabric too.
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Very impressive pattern placement and lack of waste. Very.
I’m reading on a kindle and have no problems with your picture size.
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Cool! Kate says she gets messages like this form time to time and thinks they’re spam. Who knows?!
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😂
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Another fabric meanie here. Why we both spend time fiddling pieces out of odd shaped scraps and hoard fabric mountains is probably a case for investigation by some earnest phd in a psychology dept. I can’t explain it. The skirt though! Do the skirt first!
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I might…
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Absolutely amazing use of scraps. It is a pain not knowing what to do with left-overs. So many patterns overestimate the amount of fabric that you need. I always try to squeeze stuff onto shorter lengths. Not always possible. I am so looking forward to seeing all these garments together. They look like they will be super-stylish just from the fabrics alone. Xx
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ta missus!
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