Also Making a Muslin
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Simplicity 4032 |
I really need to make a basic casual wardrobe capsule and thought I would start with a casual jacket.
This pattern is sized for knits and I am going to use a lightweight polar fleece. I'm not that familiar with sewing knits so I am going to make up a muslin first out of the scraps left over from the warm cosy pants.
I also don't know how Simplicity's sizes work with my shape, so that is another good reason to test the pattern.
Although it's not fun, I traced the pattern pieces in the size I wanted - that way, if I am way off track, I still have the pattern to retrace in another size.
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Facing traced off and cut |
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Waistline marked in a wobbly tacking! |
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Ready to Sew... |
I hope to have this made by early next week, ready to make up the "Real Thing".
Happy Sewing everyone, where ever you are :)
Sarah Liz
Happy sewing Sarah!
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Thanks Helen
DeleteI'm sure a polar fleece jacket will be beautifully warm and cosy :)
ReplyDeleteI think it will be :)
Deletethat looks a versatile pattern you are using, I must take a closer look.
ReplyDeleteYes, it has variations, but it is for stretch fabrics :)
DeleteI do like that pattern, and must go take a look myself! Muslins can be tedious, but it pays off in the end. Looking forward to your finished jacket. Do you have a fabric picked out yet?
ReplyDeleteHello Andrea, it is a nice jacket - I am using bits of polar fleece left over from other projects, and am planning to make the jacket in polar fleece. The pattern is for knit fabrics.
DeleteSarah, have fun with the polar fleece. I go on binges with it sometimes. It's great to sew and hell to clean up. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, yes, I can feel a binge coming on, but I'm going to resist it - too many other fabrics in the stash to use before I go and stash up on polar fleece. It is a messy fabric - trails all through the house.
DeleteLove this type of collar :) you know, I've never worked on polar fleece, or whatever fleece before... never marked my waist line either! Probably coz I only ever make to my stuff.... Will try that when I make a muslin next.
ReplyDeleteHi Far - your "stuff" always works though - I'm just coming to grips with polar fleece and its quite easy to work with - it can be quite thick though, so you may need to test your machine first and see how it handles the fabric.
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