George + Ginger The Teen Spirit Top, v.4

2024-Aug-30, Friday 05:00 pm
George + Ginger's The Teen Spirit Top is undeniably my go-to top pattern. This is v4, but basically the same as v3; size 14, regular length, straight hem, with neckband. But no sleeves this time (other than the included drawn-on/dropped sleeve).

For the fabric I'm using old t-shirts. More specifically the backs of very old t-shirts I had cut up, to use the fronts in a quilt. Which, I hope, will get done sometime in my lifetime.

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Front view of a short-sleeve t-shirt in slightly faded black t-shirt fabric, with a centre seam, and unusual circular seams at the centre-front neckline and on the sleeves, hanging from a white hanger against a white wardrobe

Teen Spirit short sleeve top, made from old t-shirts, finished, front view
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Seamwork Aurora knit tank, v.2

2024-Jul-24, Wednesday 12:30 pm
How about something a bit more seasonal? Seamwork's Aurora is a slightly fancier knit tank top with a shoulder yoke. I have made it before (version 1), but have since misplaced that top.

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Front view of a sleeve-less tank, in a white-grey-black hearts and abstract almost-florals patterned knit fabric, hanging from a pale grey hanger against a white wardrobe

Seamwork Aurora, finished, front view
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Copper Creek Patterns Anything But Basic leggings

2024-Jul-12, Friday 12:00 pm
Copper Creek Patterns' Anything But Basic leggings are a free size-inclusive standard leggings pattern, with side seams, inner leg seams, and a waistband in two heights. I always need leggings, but I also wanted a pair as a base layer (think long-johns) but also comfortable enough to sleep in.

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Front view of ankle-length leggings with a waistband, and diagonal seams across the thighs, in black baggy fabric, hanging from a black hanger against a black wardrobe

Copper Creek Patterns Anything But Basic, finished, front view
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Seamwork Alice long-sleeved t-shirt, v.2

2024-Jul-03, Wednesday 12:00 pm
Seamwork's Alice is a basic long-sleeve high-neck knit t-shirt. I have made it before, but the end result was not really a success. Largely because the fabric wasn't stretchy enough. This time I'm going to make this without any changes, with a view to wearing it as a base layer.

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Front view of a long-sleeve t-shirt in drapey solid black knit fabric, hanging from a pale mint green hanger against a room divider (white with black frame)

Seamwork Alice, finished, front view
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George + Ginger The RuLo Top and Dress pattern

2024-Jun-12, Wednesday 01:00 pm
George + Ginger's The RuLo Top and Dress pattern is mix-and-match knit top pattern with a range of body and sleeve options. Still in the outerwear mindset I wanted something I could layer over other things, but under actual outerwear.

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Front view of a long-sleeve short dress, with a low front neckline in a dark grey knit, hanging from a pale pink hanger against a white wardrobe

George + Ginger RuLo, finished, front view
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Seamwork Lex jumper (aka sweatshirt), v.3

2024-Jun-04, Tuesday 07:00 pm
The last project was stressful, so that means it's time for another Seamwork's Lex!

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Front view of a long-sleeve jumper/sweatshirt of a black fabric embossed with cable-knit inspired pattern with black neckband, cuffs, and hem, hanging from a pink hanger against a white wardrobe

Seamwork Lex, finished, front view
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Seamwork Chip knit jacket

2024-May-22, Wednesday 11:00 am
Seamwork's Chip is a motorcycle-style jacket. Except it's actually a knit cardigan, just a funky looking one with an overlapping front section and zip closure. You might be noticing a trend in layering and outerwear pieces of late. And you would be right on the money. I'm going camping at the end of the month, and am over-thinking the whole thing. I was saddened to discover that the natural fibres I'd been favouring are the exact worst possible thing to wear while camping in this wet and often chilly climate. The best natural 'fabrics' are wool, and down (duck or goose). Otherwise polyester is what I need. *sigh*

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Front view of a collared bluish-lilac highly textured boucle cardigan with long sleeves, with the two lower snaps on the front pieces closed, with the top half of the front pieces folded back creating a double-breasted look but with half a zipper forming edge detailing on each top front piece, hanging from a grey hanger against a white wardrobe

Seamwork Chip, finished, front view, buttoned opened
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Seamwork Lex jumper (aka sweatshirt), v.2

2024-May-01, Wednesday 03:00 pm
After a project as tricky as that last one I need something simple as a palette cleanser. Remember Seamwork's Lex? Last time went so smoothly, and I want that energy again.

Same size 16 Curvy as last time, but with the Front and Back shortened by 10cms for a slight crop. I found a fun Fleece Backed Sweatshirting, Smiley Face Print, 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton, 275gsm that I want to use. With the same black knit cuff ribbing, 95% cotton 5% spandex, 285gsm, and black thread.

Seams are finished with the overlocker/serger, but I was feeling cheeky and used only straight stitch everywhere for construction, with only a single row of top-stitching at neckline and hem for a less sporty look.

I adore this jumper. With the cropped length I don't find the print overwhelming, it's colourful, but dark. It's cheery, but a bit cynical. The fabric is really comfortable, and the cropped length feels less casual. I'm in danger of making a million of these tops.


Front view of a long-sleeve jumper/sweatshirt with purple, light blue, light green, orange graffiti style melting smiley faces on solid black with black neckband, cuffs, and hem, hanging from a black hanger against a white wardrobe

Seamwork Lex, finished, front view
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Seamwork Lex jumper (aka sweatshirt)

2024-Mar-13, Wednesday 12:30 pm
Seamwork's Lex is your classic jumper/sweatshirt; medium-weight knit fabric, contrasting neckline, cuffs, and hem. Even includes pouch pocket and optional hood bonus. A wardrobe stable.

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Front view of a long-sleeve jumper/sweatshirt with a cream and grey marl fabric with yellow-purple-black unicorn heads and gold dots print with black neckband, cuffs, and hem, hanging from a grey hanger against a room divider (white with black frame)

Seamwork Lex, finished, front view
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Butterick B6287 (2015), view C, knit tunic

2024-Mar-06, Wednesday 09:15 pm
Once upon a time, not so long ago, I ordered a bunch of sewing supplies. When they arrived I discovered that the shop had packed the items using pattern tissue as padding. Well, I do love a good puzzle, so after unpacking I sorted through it all. I had four complete patterns, two in both size ranges, the other two in just one size range. One of those is Butterick 6287 (from 2015). Pattern Review is not as helpful as it could be, but I was able to find the front envelope and back envelope elsewhere. Which I feel is enough information to be able to make this tunic.

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Front view of a hip-length tunic with jagged hem, 5/8ths length sleeves, and a wide rounded neckline, made in panels of alternating solid purple and a pink-purple-blue disco ball print French Terry, hanging from a light mint green hanger against a room divider (white with black frame).

Butterick B6287, finished, front view
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