Sewers: Summer Sew Along

faseda · 05-03-2007, 03:03 AM

I'm starting this thread just so we wont forget. Because its summer I want to try something simple and light like a dress or tunic or skirt.

Nimotalai, Sapphire, Big M,

Oya o.

UPDATE So I've included Poll Choices. After the selections have been made. We have to agree on when to complete the project and when to have a show and tell.

Thanks Ladies.

sapphire · 05-03-2007, 03:22 AM

ok here are patterns i've had my eye on

http://simplicity.com/dv1_v4.cfm?design=3867

this on i'm most definitely making, i have fabric picked out for it sef:

http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin...I=10002&page=1

**bigmomma** · 05-03-2007, 05:06 PM

i have this one that i want to work on but i want it longer

faseda · 05-03-2007, 07:46 PM

The first dress here

and the last dress on this one are what I'm working on right now. Im kinda iffy about all them spaghetti straps because of my arms. But then again i could just do a shrug right ...

sapphire · 05-03-2007, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faseda

tenk you grrrrrrrrrrrllllllll! i've been looking for a sheath/shift dress pattern! like the white one. do you still remember what website you got it from?
nvm found it

sapphire · 05-03-2007, 08:05 PM

i like these too

this duro olowu style is so played out tho....

sapphire · 05-04-2007, 07:04 AM

FYI FashionFabrics is having an annivesary sale....sometimes it's hard to find good fabric at JoAnn or Hancock if that's your only option. I've bought from them before and they're good, fast delivery and secure.
Silk 7.95/yd
Silk georgette 7.95/yd
Rayon and linen blend 4.95/yd
cotton and lycra prints 4.95/yd
cotton sateen 5.25/yd

Another good thing about the site is they give you a practical description of the what you can use each kind of fabric to make, so you can kind of get an idea of the feel of the fabric and how it would turn out.
And also the back of your pattern envelope gives you recommended fabric, so you just match the two up and all you have to decide is what design of fabric you want.

Nimotalai · 05-07-2007, 06:47 PM

Hi Everyone. I love all the dresses posted. Some are more difficult than others. Should we start off with an easy one since. The strapless one Big Momma posted and the one Faseda posted look straightforward.

I also like this one Vogue 8185:

faseda · 05-07-2007, 11:43 PM

this dress is kicking my BEHIND!

The skirt is made up of different triangles. and you have to match the seams to the seams on the blouse. Arggggggggh

Optimist · 05-08-2007, 11:45 AM

Ladies ...I need some help. I want to buy a machine so I can muck about and hopefully learn how to sew starting with simple stuff likee shift dresses n skirts, iro n buba etc etc ...

But the choice of machines is Confusing ...I dont know where to start or how much to spend for my first machine .

Guidance needed please

Optimist · 05-08-2007, 11:46 AM

It will look great once u are done tho

Quote:

Originally Posted by faseda

this dress is kicking my BEHIND!

The skirt is made up of different triangles. and you have to match the seams to the seams on the blouse. Arggggggggh

Optimist · 05-08-2007, 11:59 AM

For example ...ladies is thsi a good buy ???

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-PF1200-AUT...QQcmdZViewItem

sapphire · 05-08-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sugar

For example ...ladies is thsi a good buy ???

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-PF1200-AUT...QQcmdZViewItem

I think you should shop for more established name brands like Singer and Janome, good thing is they are affordable. here's another thread we've had on sewing machines
Nimota and Other Sewers: Sewing Machine help.

So ladies which pattern are we agreeing on? do we need to set up a poll to vote?

Optimist · 05-08-2007, 11:42 PM

Thanks for the link Sapphire

aurora · 05-09-2007, 02:29 AM

..something that won't kick a beginner's ass - like any of the strapless dresses. Do u order the patterns online or would i have to go find them in the store?

View Poll Results: What pattern would you like to work on for the summer sew along
Simplicity 3867	0	0%
Butterick B5029	3	30.00%
McCalls M4400	1	10.00%
Simplicity 3744	2	20.00%
Simplicity 3877	0	0%
Simplicity 3742	0	0%
Vogue 8185	4	40.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

05-03-2007, 03:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
faseda Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 0 and 1 bit purgatory Posts: 17,705 Points: 22,213.60 Bank: 3,525,575.88 Total Points: 3,547,789.48 Donate Rep Power: 2663350	Sewers: Summer Sew Along I'm starting this thread just so we wont forget. Because its summer I want to try something simple and light like a dress or tunic or skirt. Nimotalai, Sapphire, Big M, Oya o. UPDATE So I've included Poll Choices. After the selections have been made. We have to agree on when to complete the project and when to have a show and tell. Thanks Ladies. __________________ ARiya's E-Boo since summer 2007.... Last edited by faseda; 05-09-2007 at 10:03 PM..

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sapphire Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: ha! Posts: 2,589 Points: 10,014.60 Bank: 604.82 Total Points: 10,619.42 Donate Rep Power: 215999	ok here are patterns i've had my eye on http://simplicity.com/dv1_v4.cfm?design=3867 this on i'm most definitely making, i have fabric picked out for it sef: http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin...I=10002&page=1 __________________ If my father has stolen, I will... Attend the very best school in the world and walk shoulder high (Educational Investment) Organize charity fund just like the 'better life For Rural Women' and government officials will contribute more (...talk about the rich getting richer) Own properties in choice countries/ locations and drive 'tear rubber' vehicles (property Investment) Be the toast of the town where musician will sing praise me (Social well being) Owning a jet or airplane wouldn't be an issue (Ease of transportation) Streets/avenues will be named after me (grass root investment) Arrange prayers for my father in churches and mosques to ward off evil spirit and untimely death (Spiritual upliftment) Advice my father to marry more wives and take more chieftaincy tittles across the board (evenly distribution of wealth) Donate 'chairs' to tertiary institutions for under privilege children Have shares in blue chips companies ** Wouldn't have to struggle in life But my father didn't have the opportunity to steal otherwise I wouldn't be in diaspora searching for the proverbial green pastures. http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/...s-a-thief.html

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faseda Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 0 and 1 bit purgatory Posts: 17,705 Points: 22,213.60 Bank: 3,525,575.88 Total Points: 3,547,789.48 Donate Rep Power: 2663350	The first dress here and the last dress on this one are what I'm working on right now. Im kinda iffy about all them spaghetti straps because of my arms. But then again i could just do a shrug right ... __________________ ARiya's E-Boo since summer 2007....

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sapphire Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: ha! Posts: 2,589 Points: 10,014.60 Bank: 604.82 Total Points: 10,619.42 Donate Rep Power: 215999	i like these too this duro olowu style is so played out tho.... __________________ If my father has stolen, I will... Attend the very best school in the world and walk shoulder high (Educational Investment) Organize charity fund just like the 'better life For Rural Women' and government officials will contribute more (...talk about the rich getting richer) Own properties in choice countries/ locations and drive 'tear rubber' vehicles (property Investment) Be the toast of the town where musician will sing praise me (Social well being) Owning a jet or airplane wouldn't be an issue (Ease of transportation) Streets/avenues will be named after me (grass root investment) Arrange prayers for my father in churches and mosques to ward off evil spirit and untimely death (Spiritual upliftment) Advice my father to marry more wives and take more chieftaincy tittles across the board (evenly distribution of wealth) Donate 'chairs' to tertiary institutions for under privilege children Have shares in blue chips companies ** Wouldn't have to struggle in life But my father didn't have the opportunity to steal otherwise I wouldn't be in diaspora searching for the proverbial green pastures. http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/...s-a-thief.html

05-04-2007, 07:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
sapphire Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: ha! Posts: 2,589 Points: 10,014.60 Bank: 604.82 Total Points: 10,619.42 Donate Rep Power: 215999	FYI FashionFabrics is having an annivesary sale....sometimes it's hard to find good fabric at JoAnn or Hancock if that's your only option. I've bought from them before and they're good, fast delivery and secure. Silk 7.95/yd Silk georgette 7.95/yd Rayon and linen blend 4.95/yd cotton and lycra prints 4.95/yd cotton sateen 5.25/yd Another good thing about the site is they give you a practical description of the what you can use each kind of fabric to make, so you can kind of get an idea of the feel of the fabric and how it would turn out. And also the back of your pattern envelope gives you recommended fabric, so you just match the two up and all you have to decide is what design of fabric you want. __________________ If my father has stolen, I will... Attend the very best school in the world and walk shoulder high (Educational Investment) Organize charity fund just like the 'better life For Rural Women' and government officials will contribute more (...talk about the rich getting richer) Own properties in choice countries/ locations and drive 'tear rubber' vehicles (property Investment) Be the toast of the town where musician will sing praise me (Social well being) Owning a jet or airplane wouldn't be an issue (Ease of transportation) Streets/avenues will be named after me (grass root investment) Arrange prayers for my father in churches and mosques to ward off evil spirit and untimely death (Spiritual upliftment) Advice my father to marry more wives and take more chieftaincy tittles across the board (evenly distribution of wealth) Donate 'chairs' to tertiary institutions for under privilege children Have shares in blue chips companies ** Wouldn't have to struggle in life But my father didn't have the opportunity to steal otherwise I wouldn't be in diaspora searching for the proverbial green pastures. http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/...s-a-thief.html Last edited by sapphire; 05-04-2007 at 07:07 AM..

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Nimotalai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lurking Posts: 988 Points: 3,475.20 Bank: 220,806.61 Total Points: 224,281.81 Donate Rep Power: 116650	Hi Everyone. I love all the dresses posted. Some are more difficult than others. Should we start off with an easy one since. The strapless one Big Momma posted and the one Faseda posted look straightforward. I also like this one Vogue 8185: __________________ Don't Blame it on the Sunshine! Don't Blame it on the Moonlight! Don't Blame it on Good Times! BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE!!!!! I just can't I just can't I just can't control my feet!

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faseda Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 0 and 1 bit purgatory Posts: 17,705 Points: 22,213.60 Bank: 3,525,575.88 Total Points: 3,547,789.48 Donate Rep Power: 2663350	this dress is kicking my BEHIND! The skirt is made up of different triangles. and you have to match the seams to the seams on the blouse. Arggggggggh __________________ ARiya's E-Boo since summer 2007....

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Optimist Mo ti yato ju Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 8,697 Points: 5,329.00 Bank: 7,014,481.34 Total Points: 7,019,810.34 Donate Rep Power: 3773620	Ladies ...I need some help. I want to buy a machine so I can muck about and hopefully learn how to sew starting with simple stuff likee shift dresses n skirts, iro n buba etc etc ... But the choice of machines is Confusing ...I dont know where to start or how much to spend for my first machine . Guidance needed please __________________ Enjoy Life Today ! "Full of Grace Poise and Global Warming Stuff "

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