From start to finish
I thought I'd chronicle how a simple sewing project goes for me, from beginning to end. For those of you who don't sew, I'd like you to know that if I can do it, anyone can...seriously. And for those of you who do, I thought you might get a kick anyway of how a newish sewer does it:D
(As a reference, I've been sewing since the end of August 2015.)
1) The pattern (instructions and pattern pieces): Simplicity 8101
4) Once you cut the pieces, the fun part comes...the actual sewing!
5) The one thing I don't get lazy on: pressing the seams.
6) And after the sewing and pressing...voila! A finished garment:)
I guess this is really simplified, you guys, as this is a garment for my little one. For adults, it can get a bit more complicated with sizing adjustments and such, but that's another story. These steps also were not done in one day, as I usually do my crafting in spurts...hehe....
What kind of crafting do you do?
(As a reference, I've been sewing since the end of August 2015.)
1) The pattern (instructions and pattern pieces): Simplicity 8101
2) I trace the pattern pieces into this paper, so that I can re-use the pattern again. (A pattern envelope contains pieces for different sizes, and especially for kids' patterns, you can keep re-using them until the child gets too big:D)
3) I then put the pattern pieces on top of the fabric, usually folded with right sides together (for the bigger front and back pieces) and cut on the straight grain. I didn't bother ironing the fabric after pre-washing it with this project, but this is a no-no. I just got lazy.
I then transfer the markings into the fabric.
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| I use the gesso plastic container to hold the piece on top. |
5) The one thing I don't get lazy on: pressing the seams.
I guess this is really simplified, you guys, as this is a garment for my little one. For adults, it can get a bit more complicated with sizing adjustments and such, but that's another story. These steps also were not done in one day, as I usually do my crafting in spurts...hehe....
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| Simplicity 8101 is a great pattern. A dress with pockets is always a win! |
What kind of crafting do you do?
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It is funny but these days I am trying to learn how to sew simple thing, like bags or little wallets ;)
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and I assume you've seen Book of the Stranger already
RIP Osha. I saw that coming as soon as she reached for the knife.
Seems Jon will get help from the Vale adding to his tiny wildling army. Imagine if he got help from the Iron Islands, though I suspect they'll head to Essos with Dany as I hear that's what's already happened in the books. They might get some help from the Riverlands if they someone can overthrow Walder Frey.
I was honestly expecting Dany to open the door and be like "Drogon bitches" and have him turn the room on fire. I'm guessing she laid some kind of flammable liquid on the ground. Typically stone doesn't burn like that.
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You are really talented, Emmy, your little ones are so lucky to have a cool mum like you.
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