Sewisterical

Notes on sewing a wardrobe

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Flannel lined pants turned out decent! #vintagedeadstock yellow denim is #celepeterson from @athriftynotion - flannel is from an old sheet. (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnKruTivCpT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Friday night sewing. 3 pairs of #selfdraftedpattern pants for C. #vintagedeadstock fabric is #celepeterson from @athriftynotion - it’s all so soft! (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClsN4NzLMSF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Making a bathing suit in autumn? 🤦🏻 #vintagefabric from @lostandfoundcrafts - pattern based on top front of @megannielsenpatterns #cottsloeswimsuit (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkUO0odvzgI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Headed into the office for socializing and candy. Happy Friday, y’all! #deadstockfabric knits from @fabcyclevan and @athriftynotion #memade #ootd #imakemyownclothes (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkROQ0Lvq7p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#atomandhispackage was right - there is only one word difference between new age and new wave! #memade hoodie for CJ’s 60th b-day. sweatshirt fleece is #deadstockfabric from @fabcyclevan (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj9hJleLIVf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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More 60th birthday presents in the works. #wip #deadstockfabric #selfdraftedpattern (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj1ZfkKPS1f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Starfish play suit… with pockets! 😂 #memadewardrobe silliness #deadstock bamboo jersey fabric from @fabcyclevan https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjj1ZSTuNbM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#memade Monday Today I am out and about in my self drafted black bamboo jersey knit tank maxi dress (with pockets), and a #tessutiathina in tire track rayon. Both #deadstockfabric from @fabcyclevan (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjRTftVvcIJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Overload Started sketching plans and then pulling out fabric and now it’s too much and I need to zzzzz… Will break things into smaller pieces this week. It’s supposed to be fun after all! #sewingclothing #toomanyideas (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjPSYTsu6j9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Look at this! I made this long sleeve tee for CJ after work last night. Today it’s venturing out into the world as a wearable toile. Organic cotton knit is deadstock from @athriftynotion. Pattern is traced from a favorite tee bought in France many years ago. (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjGORDQL2mk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s hard to take a full length selfie when you have short arms! I am enjoying this pair of linen (@fabcyclevan deadstock) coveralls I made in summer 2021. The pattern is modified from a McCall’s Surf Club jumpsuit pattern from the early 80s. #vintagepatterns #deadstockfabric #imakemyownclothes (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci-4dwhv_5m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Working on a robe made of lightweight hemp deadstock from @fabcyclevan (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Civ2s0jP8vc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Playdress I made last week. Looks frumpy so I going to deepen the neckline. Scoop or V??? Hemp fabric from @fabcyclevan #memade #imakemyownclothes #deadstockfabric (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiazERKPOE0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Night moves! Making a dress after work out of deadstock paisley rayon twill from @fabcyclevan (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch81IBGu9wn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Not all of my sewing energy is going to this silk dress experiment! I finished the hems on a lot of my knitwear with the coverstitch machine Friday night. Striped organic cotton jersey is deadstock from @athriftynotion #memade #deadstock #imakemyclothes (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChlNUxnPK1K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Okay, I hope this isn’t headed into a Ren Faire feel. 😂 I have to admit I hate sewing with wovens, I hate pressing, I hate pinning. That’s why I zip up all the knits I do with my serger and coverstitch machine. I don’t even really like wearing wovens. But it’s been a good exercise in focus and patience to do all the woven things with this raw silk. Which by the way, just falls apart at the edges. I am trying to french seam it all in. Time to take a break for the day, shower and go celebrate my 19th year old’s birthday! #memade #selfdrafted #vintagefabric #sewing (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChiB6VZPYkO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Still working on this raw silk experiment! (at Olympia, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChgRvsBr4rC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=