Simplicity 8026 Girls Jumper

November 8, 2017 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

My littlest grandgirl was thinking she needed a new dress for fall,

so we headed to Joanne’s and she chose Simplicity 8026.

She also chose her own fabric.

It is a very fine whale, lightweight corduroy.

She is an average sized 7 year old – not tall, not short, not heavy, not skinny.

I sewed a size 8 with no adjustments, and it is a perfect fit.

The bodice sides feature a tab (I used flannel) with a decorative button.

Yes, my grandgirl chose those buttons as well.

There is a hidden zipper and hook and eye closure on the back.

I finished off the neckline with Hug Snug, and the armholes with bias binding.

My Baby Lock Triumph did a beautiful job of finishing the inside seams,

and coverstitching the hem.

The pattern sizing is girls 8-16 and it offers sleeve variations

as well as the pattern for a pair of leggings.

Hopefully that girl will get lots of wear out of this jumper before she outgrows it!

Thank you for your visit, sewing friends.

Vintage Inspired Apron

November 5, 2017 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

This is the November 29 Baby Lock Serger Class at both Wimmer’s locations:

Ogden from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

and

Layton from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you are nearby, I would love to have you join us.

Go to Wimmer’s Web site to sign up.

The pattern is Simplicity 1221.

I modified it to be sewn entirely on the serger.

Instead of purchased binding,

we will make custom binding using the binder attachment.

The patch pocket is sewn on using the chain stitch.

The ties are finished off with a rolled hem.

This would make a lovely,

new apron for you to wear during your Christmas baking,

– or –

it would make a thoughtful gift for someone special.

Do you use your serger for more than just finishing seams?

Let me know in the comment section.

Thanks for visiting today.

Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater

October 7, 2017 ~ Pamela Klingensmith ~ Leave a comment

It is challenging for me to find a comfortable, well-fitting sweatshirt in ready to wear.

The Toaster Sweater pattern by Sew House Seven fills that void in my winter wardrobe.

The style lines are such that it is comfortable without being overly bulky.

I like that it is semi-fitted, which is hard to find in a ready to wear sweatshirt.

The self fabric ribbing panel at the bottom helps the shirt stay in place,

which is necessary because this top falls just at or below the hip bones.

The funnel neck can be worn up as shown in this photo,

it can be “slouched”,

or it can be doubled over itself.

I like having options.

With the extra long cuff on the sleeves,

I can wear them long (over my hand just past my wrist) on those chilly days;

or I can easily push up the sleeves and they stay up.

The pattern features dolman sleeves, which make the sweatshirt extra comfortable.

The forest green hemp French terry fabric from Fancy Tiger Crafts

is a perfect pairing with this pattern.

I’m anxious to sew up another Toaster Sweater in some stretch velour in taupe/cream

that I just ordered from StyleMaker Fabrics.

I stitched the entire sweater on my Baby Lock Serger, no sewing machine required.

(If you don’t have cover hem capabilities on your serger,

you will need to use a sewing machine for the topstitching.)

Thank you for visiting.

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Have a blessed day.