Now all I need to do is attach the straps to the bag! This next decision was one I mulled over a while. Since I'm going to put the straps into the seam and then bind the edges with bias tape (oh...forgot to tell you that I made that decision) I want to trim down… Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – Attaching The Straps
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The Crutch Bag Project – Fabricating The Straps
Next up on this project are the straps. Just how am I going to strap this bag to the crutch? I played around with a few ideas, pinning, re-locating, velcro-ing and even sewed a version for the bottom/side stabilizer strap below...That was test one. I had only sewed it in the middle and not only… Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – Fabricating The Straps
The Crutch Bag Project – Adding An Outside Pocket
Before I sew up the other side panel I was thinking about adding an outside pocket. I don't want to think too much here, just add on a quickie patch pocket to see how it will work. First I make a pattern and add on 1/2" seam allowance. Then I fussy cut out a little… Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – Adding An Outside Pocket
The Crutch Bag Project – Sewing Up the Side Panels
I left off yesterday with the side panel pattern made and selecting a coordinate fabric. Next, I layer up another quilt sandwich just like I did for the Front and Back.Pin the sandwich in place and then free motion quilt it together.This quilting thing is getting easier! Next, I cut out the two side panel… Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – Sewing Up the Side Panels
The Crutch Bag Project – Some Side Panels?
Now that the Front and the Back are cut out I ponder whether or not I need to add in a side panel. My instinct is telling me to do it but I'm not so sure. I don't have enough bag experience to unequivocally say to myself "yes...you need a side panel..." but I have… Continue reading The Crutch Bag Project – Some Side Panels?
Next Up…The Fall ‘Not So Skinny’ Cargo Pant
Next up on my sewing wish list is to make the 'HOT LOOK for FALL 2010' which is the skinny cargo pant in a military green color. Here is an inspiration photo taken from the September Vogue which features Veronica Swanson Beard in these Moschino Cheap and Chic Pants ($465). Now I know if #1) I… Continue reading Next Up…The Fall ‘Not So Skinny’ Cargo Pant
A clever piece from WSJ about a journey of a DK shirt…
This piece in the Wall Street Journal caught my eye this week because it was an interesting read on the journey a design takes from sketch to store. I have to say that if I drew a sketch like the one here by Donna Karan and handed it to one of the sewers I used… Continue reading A clever piece from WSJ about a journey of a DK shirt…
Burda 6-2009-120 Women’s Shorts – Entry 3-Low Zipper Fly Without a Waistband
Oh boy. These directions in Burda for this zipper installation are soooooo confusing. It's made my head hurt for a few days. I keep trying to visualize what it is they are saying. Long story short, the zipper installation on this pattern is a little bit different because there isn't a waist band and the… Continue reading Burda 6-2009-120 Women’s Shorts – Entry 3-Low Zipper Fly Without a Waistband
Burda 6-2009-120 Women’s Shorts – Entry 2-Working the Plan: Tracing the Pattern and Cutting the Fabric
So let's get started. I measured the waist and the hips to determine which size to make. The waist on this particular design has tabs that are cinched in using a buckle so exact fitting of the waist is not necessary. The hips are fairly roomy too with the addition of the front pleat. We… Continue reading Burda 6-2009-120 Women’s Shorts – Entry 2-Working the Plan: Tracing the Pattern and Cutting the Fabric
Burda 6-2009-120 Women’s Shorts – Entry 1 Pattern Analysis
On the sewing machine today is a pair of shorts that our exchange student asked me to help her make before school is out. She chose this really cute design from the June 2009 magazine. She says she's never sewn anything in her life so I'll take this opportunity to use this experience as a… Continue reading Burda 6-2009-120 Women’s Shorts – Entry 1 Pattern Analysis
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