Comfy Stretchy Shorts

Hello dear sewers, I'm back with these peaceful shorts made out of remnants, because there comes a time in every woman's life when she must dig into that forgotten bin :)

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Fabric: Stretch fuzzy Peace Signs

Pattern: A slight modification to B5895 from Butterick

And yes..... the shorts have pockets!!!!

 

 

Modifications......made shorts instead of pants, omitted the zipper in the center back and the waistband.

All seams were sewn with the serger, therefore I didn't have to add extra seam allowance to fit through the hips :)

Gotta love those hips!!!!

The waistband is folded elastic, which was attached using a coverstitch (CoverPro 1000 CPX). This machine was designed to cease all struggle with stretchy material. It sews a straight stitch on the right side of the garment, but creates a chain on the underside, which allows for expansion.
Almost forgot to mention........ best results with wooly nylon thread. 

The center back and side seams do not match..... and this is my excuse "I made these shorts with remnants"  But the feel and fit is wonderful! It's a must try pattern. Instructions are extremely easy, give it a go!

"Embrace Silence"
--Dr. Wayne Dyer--

Vintage Bubble Wrap

It's been a while since my last post, but I have quite the repertoire....... Enjoy!
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Fabric: Bubble Wrap, Gold/Copper Spray Paint

Pattern: The bodice was inspired by Gertie's B6094 Butterick, the skirt was self drafted

Model: Alexandra Hernández

 

This project started as a challenge for me, I thought of an unconventional material, but that wouldn't become a pain to sew! What better than bubble wrap??? hahaha

 

Skirt is a full circle, but before I began cutting the pieces, I had to make fabric out of long rectangular strips from the bubble wrap.

 Before sewing the seams, I popped all the bubbles that were in the direct line of combat, meaning in the way of the needle! 

Closure? Well I pondered long and hard, and guess what? There's no zipper, buttons, or hook and eye! What did I use?????? Good old friend Velcro!  Worked like a charm.

Modifications: in the future I wouldn't use spray paint, because it made the dress a little stiff.

Wonder how Alexa was breathing in it?

The wind was our allied, and made the skirt look somewhat flowy!

And yes, you are not imagining things, there are bubbles in the frame!

Lots of crunching while sitting down :)

Vintage Super Hero Shirt

What's attractive about super heroes?

THEIR FACES ON FABRICS!

 

 

Fabric: Cotton super hero print

Pattern: B5895 Butterick

Alteration: Did not sew buttons for lack of time :)

Easy pattern to follow.

 My favorite part of this shirt is the collar, it is overlapped on the back, and it can be worn standing up!

 

Edges finished with serger.

There are darts on the shoulder, which I never had an idea existed. The rest of the darts shape to the body curves amazingly!

 



 

Nap time!

A special thanks to model Alexa and "Bombata" for supplying accessories, location scouting and the model for the last 3 photo shoots.

Vinyl Vest and Chiffon Army dress

Hat, boots and vest!!

 



 

Fabric: Grey Vinyl (Vest), Stretchy Chiffon and black jersey (dress).

Pattern: Self drafted.

 

 

These fabrics are not the easiest to work with, I had to help feed the vinyl through the sewing machine, plus set to the longest stitch, and the chiffon dress was sewn using only the serger.

Thank you wind!!!

 

Back of vest: has 2 darts that begin at the waist and finish at the top of the back panel.

 

 

 

Front of vest: has 3 silver snaps, and the collar is flipped and top-stitched.

All edges are left raw.

The dress is lined with black jersey, and it is finished with a rolled hem (serger).

Thank you sun for your warmth!

Swimsuit bottoms

Come to mama!
This one is for me :)
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Fabric: Lycra

Pattern: Self-drafted

Note: Nature blessed me with a tattoo on my lower back ;)

I believe it's a map, because it has darker freckles inside the visible outline. Connect the dots :)

As a young girl I was traumatized by it, but now I show it to the world!

 

 

Made the pattern from a pair of existing underwear :) Only one piece and a regular sewing machine (zig-zag stitch).

Didn't use elastic.

 

 

The fit is perfect! Already went swimming without wardrobe malfunctions.

 

 

I don't have children, but mom got in the frame at the correct moment :)

 

 

Wondering what happened to the top of this ensemble? It's in the trash, an EPIC FAILURE hahaha.........couldn't figure how to make it work, next time will be better.

Soooooo, I paired it with a sports bra!

 

"What a liberation to realize that the 'voice in my head' is not who I am. 'Who am I, then?' The one who sees that" -Elkhart Tolle-

Vintage High-Waisted Pants

First pair of denim pants!!!

They are not perfect, but they aren't the worst :)

 

 

Fabric: Black Stretch Denim

Pattern: Butterick B5895

 

No better feeling than a well fitted pant, however, these are not skin tight, but they still work for me...... sort of.

If I find the time in the future to remake this pattern, they will be constructed as skinny jeans.

 

 

The fit of the back is spot on!

No alterations.

7" zipper

Plus a hook and eye on the waistband, which by the way was sew by hand for a clean finish.

 

My continuous battle with store bought pants, is that they form a gap on the back of the waistband, but to my surprise, I did not encounter that issue with this pattern!

Thank you Gertie

 

 

Honorary mention to...........POCKETS!

 

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Vintage Shorts and Jacket

Ever had the feeling that the pattern will fit you straight out of the envelope, without alterations???????

Well guess what? That's exactly what happened with these vintage high waisted shorts!

 

 

Fabric: Stretch knit with a quilt texture, extremely soft.

Pattern: Butterick B5895, View B

Patterns by Gertie

(View B are pants, but I decided to turn them into shorts to test the fit)

 

 

Closure on the shorts: A white zipper, hook and eye on the waistband.

Plus darts to shape the "toosh".

 

The waistband was sewn by hand, didn't want to stitch in the ditch.

Hem: double needle :) best invention ever for knit fabric.

Don't forget the functional pockets.

 

Jacket: Made with a light purple wool with grey specs (difficult to appreciate in the pictures).

Pattern: Butterick B6328, View A

 



 

Front panels of jacket are lined with the same fabric.

Both makes tested my patience for hand sewing, and the end product is a wearable outfit, to where you might ask?! Anywhere your feet might take you!