tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61094423613202530912024-02-07T11:43:32.695+01:00Just Skirts and DressesDOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.comBlogger396125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-60134705516892420272015-05-12T20:08:00.001+02:002015-05-12T20:34:55.506+02:00Butterick 6183: project-delay and setting sleeves for beginners<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkP-Iio_PhqMtZH1DGiq_pXyp-HNhvZ6HZ796D5ks9LNkhdZ9hY6IsSpWA9VGxpud-g-1jPE_VJyWGNF2xg40Yp5ariRZFl6egvQAbqlLcgtYx9q2HwbrztnTJLolem13K4mS-A_rlhz7O/s640/DSCN9795.JPG" width="480" /><br />
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This top could have been finished by now if I only had a machine foot to sew in a regular zipper. The problem: I hadn't. Somehow I've never realized the quiet absence of this accessory for my sewing machine. Thinking back I've only used blind zippers for years, and have never missed a regular zipper foot. I probably assumed it is a sort of standard accessory which comes with every sewing machine. Apparently mine came without...<br />
Visited all sewing machine shops in town but none of them had one, so I had to turn to internet shopping once more. While waiting for the zipper foot to arrive I show you how I set in the sleeves. It is a sort of beginner tutorial, I guess besides setting in zippers this is the hardest thing to sew.<br />
Back in my first sewing years I used to sew the sleevecaps to the armholes flat, before finishing the underarm and side seams. It was not an elegant method.<br />
After a while I tried to set in sleeves like the pro's do and often ended up with a sleeve with the wrong side out.<br />
Nowadays I do stitch the sleeve but set it into the armhole in two parts.<br />
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1. Ease sleevecap: sew between the dot markings<br />
I usually sew 2 rows, sometimes 3 with a long stitch length.<br />
Adjust the upper pressure of your machine (I normally use 4, now turn the button to 2) By doing this the machine won't pull the bobbin thread up. This allows you to gather the fabric by pulling the bobbin threads.<br />
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2. Stitch underarm seam, press and turn the sleeve right side out:<br />
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3. Put the sleeve into the armhole, with sleevecap on the outside. This way you put the right sides together. Look at the matching notches to see which sleeve goes which side (usually one notch marks the front and two the back)<br />
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4. match and pin notches and small dots<br />
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<i>important: don't forget to adjust the upper pressure back to normal!</i></blockquote>
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5. sew the lower half of the armhole seam between the small dots, from the eased part down<br />
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6. align the big circle on the sleeve (which marks the center line) with the shoulder seam and pin (I find it easier to put pins at the small dots as well, but you don't need it if you use a contrasting color for the ease stitches)<br />
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7. pull the double (or triple) bobbin thread you used to build in ease<br />
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8. distribute wrinkles between center circle and small dots and pin. Use as many pins as you want. I use a lot!<br />
Sew upper part of armhole seam between the small dots from the sleeve side.<br />
Overlap a bit with the previous seam you made on the lower part of the armhole.<br />
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9. cut and finish seam allowance (I used a second row of straight stitches and finished with a zigzag.<br />
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10. press!<br />
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<br />DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-24324413461428616842015-05-01T19:47:00.003+02:002015-05-01T19:49:31.363+02:00raglan sleeve baby cardigan pattern - EU size 56-62<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie8yuZeZBVqnAH99LgVYP8Us8eDmZ9McrxLUYfsDXOTbtQ3wQv8I7_x4eIisyc0_3bAhqhfz5Ija7QfaoMipOwe8ElsVoxxEYGiSRi7ZYnLB5qLzAgFX9B-g_6hyFvKeOeBXB8UzqqfsAu/s640/DSCN9602.JPG" /><br />
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What I like about this pattern I made up is that you can add any pattern, from fair isle to combination of stitches or just simple stripes. You can use the moss-stitch border, a garter stitch border or just ribbing.<br />
It fits sizes 56-62 (tested!) The cardigan is knitted from the bottom up, front, back and sleeves separately, then all the pieces are joined to knit the raglan yoke all in one piece again. You only need to seam the sleeves and sides at the end.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">material & sizing:</span><br />
I used a baby-weight yarn, drops baby merino which I knit with metric size 3 needles. The tension is 26 sts to 10 cm.<br />
Finished measurements (European size 62)
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<li>width measured between underarms: 23 cm (=9 in)</li>
<li>length from the shoulder down: 24 cm (=9.5 in)</li>
<li>underarm length: 14 cm (=5.5 in)</li>
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You can adjust the size by casting on more rows and adding length before starting the raglan yoke. In that case you need to widen the neck as well.<br />
Of course, using a heavier wool and larger needles is the easiest way to size up!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">my basic raglan </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">pattern:</span><br />
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<b><u>front (make 2):</u></b></div>
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- cast on for cardigan 37 sts (each half front includes a border of 4 sts!)<br />
- Row 1-6: Work in the border stitch of your choice for 6 rows (ribbing, moss-stitch or garter-stitch) adding the first buttonhole in the 3rd row.<br />
- buttonhole: knit 2, cast off 2. In next row in border cast on 2 stitches and knit 2.<br />
- Row 7-57: continue in stocking-stitch (alternating 1 row knit and 1 row purl) while keeping the first 4 sts (right front) an last 4 stitches (left front) of each row in moss-stitch or garter-stitch.<br />
- add buttonholes in 23-43-53th row as desired (left front border for boys or right front border for girls )<br />
- Row 58: cast off 2 sts opposite to borders for underarms<br />
- Put stitches on holder<br />
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<b><u>back:</u></b><br />
- cast on 68 sts<br />
- Row 1-6: Work in the border stitch of your choice for 6 rows (ribbing, moss-stitch or garter-stitch)<br />
- Row 7-56: continue in stocking-stitch (alternating 1 row knit and 1 row purl)<br />
- row 57 + 58: cast off 2 sts at beginning of row for underarms<br />
- Put stitches on holder<br />
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<b><u>sleeves:</u></b><br />
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- cast on 37 sts in main color<br />
- Row 1-6: Work in the border stitch of your choice for 6 rows (ribbing, moss-stitch or garter-stitch)<br />
- Row 7-50: continue in stocking stitch (alternating 1 row knit and 1 row purl)<br />
- increase 1 st on both ends in row 16 (=39 sts)<br />
- inc. 1 st at both ends of 22nd row (=41 sts)<br />
- inc. 1 st at both ends of 28th row (=43 sts)<br />
- inc. 1 st at both ends of 44th row (=45 sts),<br />
- inc. 1 st at both ends of 46th row (=47 sts)<br />
- 51 + 52th row cast off 2 sts at begin of row. (fronts: 35 sts, back 64 sts remain)</div>
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<b><u>yoke:</u></b></div>
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- Continue front and back with sleeves altogether, place stitchmarkers. For each stitch marker on the right side of work:<br />
- last 3 sts before stitchmarker: slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over and knit one.<br />
- first 3 stitches after stitch markers: knit one, knit 2 together<br />
- Purl alternating rows.<br />
Continue until the 84th row (before the 5th buttonhole is made)<br />
<u>shape neck: </u><br />
- knit 4 sts of border and put these stitches on holder for neckband<br />
- continue in stocking stitch, decrease at raglan every alternate row as before, at the same time decrease 1 st at neck edge every row until 9 sts remain after knitting right side row.<br />
- put stitches on holder, break wool.<br />
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Pick up 3 sts, transfer another stitches on needle, pick up 3 sts in front and transfer the last 6 stitches.<br />
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<b>neck band:</b><br />
- Knit 6 rows in the border stitch of your choice<br />
- in first row (wrong side) decrease once more at stitch markers as described above<br />
- 7th row: cast off</div>
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DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-41957758253615117932015-04-29T12:21:00.000+02:002015-04-29T12:21:45.623+02:00Butterick 6183 top: cutting!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSQna669io5wdI4jq7Wqo52rhJoTlcFNcMijcDtMAUhrJM2QuS3euwVOU-dEJKcBdyM0b11q6MRIgoIE1UazngB7C5ez1UGD7d5YO2jnwdZU4xMW-YaH0V3VZYHnY7pSRcHNZu623dZRH/s640/DSCN9775.JPG" /><br />
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Finally cutting out the pattern pieces!<br />
While watching Project Runway season 11 love that each season has a few designers who are really strong in constructing and draping and come up with the most amazing garments in just a day or two.<br />
The fabric I use is a thin jeans-type fabric with little bows... (the color is darker, it's like in the picture above) The pattern is not really regular or symmetric, so I don't have to match the pieces.<br />
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Here are the sleeve patterns: original one (on top) and the adjusted one. I have used Nancy Zieman's method to make this adjustment and wrote about it in <a href="http://justskirtsanddresses.blogspot.nl/2014/04/sewing-for-victory-5-another-fitting.html" target="_blank">this blogpost</a>. The nice thing is that both the sleeve hem and the sleevecap remains unchanged while you add width and more room for movement at the armpits.<br />
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The back has princess seams. Below are the adjustments I made to the back side pieces. There is a central panel which I simply shortened by cutting at the shorten/lengthen line for the swayback adjustment.<br />
In the pics below you see the back side panel adjustments.<br />
left: I added width at the hem: 1/2 of the seam adjustment below the waistline, tapering to nothing at the waistline. (I did the same at the sides of the center panel as well)<br />
right: finished the swayback adjustment by taking out (1cm) at the center side tapering to nothing to the side seam of the side back panel.<br />
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I still need to add extra length at the hem since the pattern length is going to be the finished length of the top.<br />
Haven't decided on the fabric yet, I need to dig into my stash I guess...DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-36699858847369815542015-04-24T09:35:00.000+02:002015-04-24T09:35:22.268+02:00Butterick 6183 top muslin part 2 - fitting the back<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJDvMzAczViDyqK4mCAgaXGViZi_-nNlO4LsCRgPjjr03M59RAgrxX8W3BJOo6DT_cO7jdyxCm8i5VWr_qT5Wh0Q6Iht3DFLAppFexBFRYkGu-eGwJbtv6y0Ogf5ANqx89qUo8wlUnP67/s1600/DSCN9770.JPG" height="480" width="640" /><br />
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Fitting the back is hard and is not much fun when you have to do it on your own. It is so much easier to do the fitting on a dress form or someone else!<br />
For now I have to rely on what I see in the pictures and make new pics after each adjustment to see if the fit is improved.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">fitting 1</span><br />
This is the size 10 muslin:<br />
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- At first sight you see a snug fit, no ease at the upper back. I already determined that my muslin is a size too small, but the length seems to be good (placing of the apex and waist markings are good)<br />
- There are diagonal wrinkles towards the shoulder - I guess sizing up will sold this problem due to more ease across shoulder blades. If it was a sleeveless top I'd do a forward shoulder adjustment as well, but for a top with sleeves I think it is not necessary.<br />
- Looking at the pictures, what's more interesting is the waistline. There are horizontal fold wrinkles at the waistline. What you also see (especially from the side) is that the back hem is raised. Fold wrinkles means there is excess fabric. At first sight you'd think it is a swayback problem, right? But: this could be a sign of a too tight fit across the hips. Probably the combination of both.<br />
To check this I decided to open up the back seams from the waistline down.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">fitting 2.</span><br />
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- The back looks much more relaxed with the seams open and wrinkles are gone! More room in the hips is definitely part of the wrinkle-problem. It would be easier to deal with this if the finished measurements were printed somewhere on the envelope or the pattern pieces...now I have no idea how much ease is built in...<br />
- I marked the waistline and another thing I notice is that the waistline marking (black line at the back) is sloping downwards. (note: the line at the front is not the waistline but the lengthen/shorten line of the pattern):<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSM93Z7caW-5jPsxzI1ExTcVKSvg0i0ixnij1Vviv1eKR-pV5XFZvHk8yevbDBJBvoM8sMH2xeXcwI0fbcp-JOwZDaGpyExL2OxOYJgid4u5pfo7L3ay5BjaWTNy2spNAh6RYsifjqSp5/s1600/DSCN9735.JPG" height="400" width="300" /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVaqzHLkONCr4yznPkAst7L-Z9lVr2wQ7af1aiHWmnpr46-WSi-dI57r8YrbdGW9IyawJk2Cvh6UxOvR2NQLagoriLiQwiAWECgklv2qPFSNysTF5mT6Yzb4WNYVMACqVb847DFBLUlYO/s1600/DSCN9761.JPG" height="400" width="300" /><br />
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The waistline needs to be 'lifted', which means that my back waist length is shorter than the pattern's. This is a swayback adjustment.You can see here that the side seam is pretty much vertical, so I only need to add width at the back.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">fitting 3.</span><br />
alterations done:<br />
- Pinched out 1 cm at the center back for swayback adjustment, tapered to nothing at the side panels<br />
- closed the side seams, added 1x seam allowance at both seams<br />
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- the fit at the hemline seems to be fine now, even when wearing a jeans underneath<br />
- the waistline sits at the right place and looks horizontal:<br />
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I'm happy with how the top looks now and not going to make another muslin. I'm going to transfer all the adjustments to the pattern pieces.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">pattern adjustments</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">to do:</span><br />
- add 3 cm length at hemline<br />
- alter sleevecap by adding width (2x1cm)<br />
- cut size larger pattern pieces (probably need to shorten the bodice pieces a tad to keep placing the waistline at the same height)<br />
- add width at the hips in the back (3 cm at hemline tapering to nothing at waistline)<br />
- do a minimal swayback adjustment (raise waistline by 1 cm)DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-84793103885367934662015-04-22T18:03:00.001+02:002015-04-23T17:30:41.528+02:00Butterick 6183 top muslin - part 1<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZaW1-CnHxqbeqxi43RUK-MkEmRCoplTELnvE3BvQmBrXLaHjWeGHxeeFTJQVY-2PyjnQvb10ZREhmUP4h33uPAHxGWNQCWDXkp2XSMoj0rHc3akcVteyuWMzFAREzDYlBVtxWD9g0NPQ1/s1600/DSCN9728.JPG" height="480" width="640" /><br />
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So, here is the muslin!<br />
I must say, despite the amount of pattern pieces (4 front, 3 back + sleeves) this came together rather quickly.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">sizing:</span><br />
This pattern comes with pattern pieces for different cup sizes which is great, since in the past I was fine with the standard sizing and have never done a full bust adjustment. After checking the pattern instructions I calculated my 'new' bust size...which turned out to be the largest one, a d-cup.<br />
I haven't really found the finished garment measurements so I thought I'd go with size 10, which with a semi-sitted garment fits most of the time, with just minor adjustments.<br />
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So, here is how it should look:<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHyEJdvV47asVNHDTSNTHRv9SU67K9adB3_pbuxaotjJSbop4J9sbUYWAPxJpKofUvOVkkY4bnuecP79IGKWDFa1jWP3CZ37lP9CVPX_FRtEUaWYvgV-oco4kmfvgEyWk1tssBzZcccHb/s1600/B6183_064-580x580.jpg" height="400" width="400" /><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">fitting:</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">+ </span></b><br />
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<li>the size 10 shoulder width looks perfect</li>
<li>the choice of the largest cup size was good (though size 10 is too tight)</li>
<li>the waistline sits at the right height and I like the fact it doesn't look too loose around the waist</li>
<li>I'd like to have this length for the finished length so I need to add extra length for hemming</li>
<li>if I want the top to be somewhat fitted around the waist with this bust size, I need to put a side zipper in (I've already left one side of the muslin open)</li>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">-</span></b></div>
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<li>there are horizontal/diagonal wrinkles at the (finished) sleeve side of the yoke. The yoke is a tad too tight at the bottom seamline, so I need to go for a size larger there</li>
<li>obviously, the fit across the bust is too snug, I need to size up that as well. Note: the apex marking is sitting at the right height but not at the right place. (The seams are sitting at the right apex placing) </li>
<li>the area below the bust in the front is slightly 'baggy'. Now baggy-ness is always caused by too much fabric. I could pinch a bit out along the seamlines, which would make the fit under the busts better. This can be done when assembling the top so I don't need to change that on the pattern pieces yet.</li>
<li>the sleeve width needs adjustment, just like I did on my Simplicity blouse (you see the wrinkles when I lift my arm up)</li>
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<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcU2fWFAgFmL5bk0CX6TVVuoaXeBnUCQO-JvJTJrgOPeE6jUhPHIYJwaLuTBPTbh5YxbADImhRSDZn1LA6ZaVO7MoaA26mZAQq0PpJkvupXAIsBgDPLve6zJStFimITALOo0Wqoz5O-ZDY/s640/DSCN9733.JPG" height="400" width="300" /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9IjPYeWvjgs159irvtTm_CoaOKxYqZ8YsJD2pkgHl048ujcVSZ4GlUFDRTMr3r5FmmSVjZKu6tXnvUiR8bLO6fEUd1KdaUpItr49an3szh9Favdh-Kin4luVWR36PxNW3pUWpNirdLet/s640/DSCN9738.JPG" height="400" width="300" /><br />
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<li>horizontal wrinkles at the lower back --> more about that next time!</li>
<li>also the tightness at the upper back will be better with the size 12 pattern pieces:</li>
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<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSM93Z7caW-5jPsxzI1ExTcVKSvg0i0ixnij1Vviv1eKR-pV5XFZvHk8yevbDBJBvoM8sMH2xeXcwI0fbcp-JOwZDaGpyExL2OxOYJgid4u5pfo7L3ay5BjaWTNy2spNAh6RYsifjqSp5/s1600/DSCN9735.JPG" height="400" width="300" /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrqYjsnsUWz6pfbYXRxXtEdQ5xcQ_rUnuOnqYwahrQ1XutCWOK7uxonsyUiabYnlwljWkd0YPR8icruaTAdqk_vgHd4YFIAFTaYHdD-4mv8yHzUIJrub_e8g-VnbG5gBhq7wpJ5E-5jrg/s1600/DSCN9736.JPG" height="400" width="300" /><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">pattern adjustments to do:</span><br />
- trace a size larger (size 12) pattern pieces<br />
(there is enough ease in the sleeve cap, so this change will not affect the fit)<br />
- adjust sleeve width by adding a total of 2 cm (I think this is necessary, even if the sleeve is going to be a size larger) I have used Nancy Zieman's method and wrote about it in <a href="http://justskirtsanddresses.blogspot.nl/2014/04/sewing-for-victory-5-another-fitting.html" target="_blank"> this blogpost</a><br />
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Pretty straight forward, right? Next post is all about the back. I keep you posted!DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-83429463958168952702015-04-20T12:02:00.000+02:002015-04-20T12:05:12.721+02:00currently obsessed with: Butterick 6183 top<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLt75xnQcOU3q9WRHymwIttu730wV5WD-HYjkAfblzA98FA_F919Ry8RW2LaqDngUgoEz1D9ELpPBTP9gZm-r81UupAmHPdQiB9aqGLDroHs_i2h578T1BjvGZceZnerTvAO17EXHc_xqQ/s1600/Cover-B6183-568x800.jpg" height="640" width="454" /><br />
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Okay, here is the problem: because of breastfeeding I sadly can't wear any of my fitted blouses and tops. After the 9 long months of pregnancy I was anxiously waiting to be able to wear 'normal' clothes again. Though my normal b-cup size didn't grow larger than a small d-cup it is apparently enough to leave me with next to nothing to wear...except t-shirts (again, sigh) of course...<br />
Lately I'm attracted to the minimalist trend and often wear a plain V-neck t-shirt with jeans. I am in desperate need of new, more 'dressed' stuff which I also can wear later (hopefully with my 'regular', smaller boobs, once I stop breastfeeding) Tops which go with jeans and skirts as well. The last item I made for myself was a retro, 40's blouse for the 'Sew for Victory' challenge, a year ago, just before I got pregnant. Ever since I've been sewing all kinds of practical things for the nursery but no garments at all.<br />
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I guess my biggest problem is that I really don't feel like myself, I really do not 'feel' this new-larger-boobs silhouette of mine. Trying to keep things simple right now. I know shaping below the bust is important, so really loose fitting items would end up looking boxy.<br />
I think this top, which is part of the new Lisette capsule collection for Butterick really stands out.<br />
What I like about is:<br />
- the length (not too long)<br />
- the flattering rounded neckline (not too low and not too high)<br />
- the graphic lines<br />
- the loosely fitted shape<br />
- and of course the fact that the pattern comes with different cup sizes. Thank God, the (full) bust adjustment is already done here!<br />
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Unfortunately it took a while (like months after the US release!) before the pattern was available here in the Netherlands. Well, finally it came out last week and I bought it right away. I'm already dreaming of sewing it in different fabrics: clean and simple in crisp cotton or dupion silk, in pretty lace, maybe denim or even in a double knit, uni color or color blocking (more fabric inspiration from the Lisette pattern site <a href="http://www.sewlisette.com/blog/2015/03/fabric-inspiration-for-the-lisette-b6183-top/" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
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With such a simple silhouette having a perfect fit is essential. Here comes my favorite part: making a muslins!!! The shoulder width and the length both have to be perfect. To prevent a 'boxy' look I already know I have to do a swayback adjustment. (Hate fitting the back seams by myself!) I wonder how it is going to look with larger boobs... I can see some problems in that area as well.<br />
Before you think I'm about to add yet another UFO-project to the pile, I have already managed to cut and sew a muslin! Stay tuned!<br />
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DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-89855493076382996072015-04-17T15:26:00.001+02:002015-04-18T13:47:08.481+02:00Knitting inspiration: book with traditional Dutch fishermen's sweaters<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpc9giv85kaFghApCez1SRW2b4APVbJ2sc8SauTsFKBWqUr4kwgFUzlepQNpUm9QBAMSlctk_6Ud56Hd-jzqRBtxdOHCXJAeP8F1uW7VbP5tj2hXM2F-K5VUwnB7nhWdRqKYxUL5DrltI/s1600/dutch-traditional-ganseys-van-stella-ruhe.jpg" height="640" width="449" />
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This book has been on my wishlist for a long time. Finally it was on sale and I decided to buy it!<br />
From 1880's until the 1950's dutch fishermen used to wear knitted sweaters (ganseys) for everyday work. The patterns were different in each village and were mainly made up from knit/purl stitches (my favorite type!). This had an economical reason: it took less yarn to knit than knitting cable patterns. The sweaters were knitted in the round up until the armholes and the sleeves were knitted from the shoulders down. This made reparations easier, the damaged underarms and cuffs could be re-knitted.<br />
The patterns weren't written down (as many people couldn't write back in those days) the knitters memorized them as they learned from their mothers. Every village had it's 'own' patterns, probably because the women copied each others work and knitted what they liked.<br />
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The author collected old photographs of fishermen, often portrayed with their families. Based on the pictures she figured out how the original stitches looked like and reproduced the patterns. The book contains about 60 patterns from 40 different Dutch coastal villages. The book contains not only patterns to knit these sweaters but also history, stories of everyday life of the fishermen at sea and at home and a lot of old pictures.<br />
Good news: there is a second book in the make with more fishermen's ganseys:<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgysfD7Ma2UF6UY3TjqXrB99Xnlw3hM54YZ23uAge_z2KurYtrslkjmARQrYF1CZlEOtSvBCkGWx4h84h5S4XK1k41ppwMWYVbMzPK_nMCeGn7C3je0yh4vQ4JHAy7ZscYfegMmU9dv8eXx/s1600/17730_1110301595662081_1200728650738460889_n.jpg" height="640" width="466" />
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The wool that is used to make these traditional knits was produced again by the name 'Zuiderzee' by the dutch brand Scheepjeswol. It is a worsted/sport weight yarn:<br />
100 grams=200 meters (metric needle 4,5-5)<br />
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19 sts and 24 rows = 10x10 cm</div>
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The original colors were blue, navy, anthracite and natural wool color.<br />
It is easy to replace it with wool by any other brand: I'd use the drops 'Karisma' which I also used to knit my baby blankets. It has exactly the same length per 100g, though I'd knit it with a smaller needle to prevent stretching. The denim blue would make a perfect fishermen's sweater!<br />
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For more interesting information on the history of (English) ganseys <a href="http://theknittinggenie.com/2012/03/01/ganseys-for-dummies/" target="_blank">click here</a>DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-68648162655823662042015-04-15T19:02:00.002+02:002015-04-15T19:03:42.733+02:00My top 3 breastfeeding essentials<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfp6Ge_bsIN08ZVTJ5QAIvDklqWpiSq_dxghz6TcuALKZtS8EH5fQ73boaKkE6G52HBr4UC-2NLNea5YhOIH459tOWCRHniUReSxx1C3ZU6Pbt1JkUEpewRWxNJFq8e3wN_Hp8SikukQU/s1600/breastfeeding_essentials.png" />
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Well, breastfeeding was no fun in during the first weeks, I had sore, cracked nipples and we couldn't manage anything even close to a perfect latch. Using a nipple shield made things even worse. The pain remained and our little guy couldn't latch on without that thing. I tried and I we both cried but we pushed through. After 6 weeks of nursing with pain things got better and since week 8 everything goes great!<br />
I guess when it comes to breastfeeding you have to be determined instead of just 'trying' to breastfeed your baby. Sadly, in our society is formula the new 'normal' and people often find the idea of breastfeeding something weird...<br />
Anyway, I'm planning to go continue at least for the first year.<br />
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<li><b>H&M nursing top</b></li>
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During the first weeks of nursing I was wearing a nursing bra at night and hated it (you just shouldn't sleep with a bra on). Now I wear this top instead of and it is really comfy. It comes in a 2-pack, white and black colors. Even if you aren't sure you want to continue breastfeeding these tops are a better investment than a nursing bra.<br />
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<li><b>manual breast pump</b></li>
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Though I have an electric pump, I reach for this one quite often. It is really easy to use and works great! I have a second hand Philips Avent 'Isis' (this an older one, now discontinued and replaced by the 'Manual Comfort'). It is safe to buy a second hand manual pump because every part can be cleaned and sterilized.<br />
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I have 'Lilypadz' and wear it with a regular nursing bra instead of a padded one (somehow I'm unable to find a padded one that fits). No nipples visible under a t-shirt. Great!</div>
DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-46485132667074234092015-04-13T09:40:00.001+02:002015-04-13T09:42:46.041+02:00vintage crochet and knitting inspiration<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMvmU4ts9rCXXbygHlNWOT50jTs7QF5qJ3QW4m-gZSTQrltbkcXhimYoapLtdozc4QVqi6TrSBHFIkJjcyad9m1AQiWPuy8DgE7wDgrIf7OY_Z3x1NuVzApYXjX13Ip5e2USj6TeMJait/s640/DSCN9699.JPG" /><br />
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A while ago I was gifted a collection of old knitting and crochet magazines. The Hungarian 'Furge Ujjak' (='Quick Vingers') magazine was the first one promoting crochet, knitting and embroidery projects in the country. The first edition appeared in march 1957.<br />
When I was a child my grandma used to buy the magazine every month. That was back in the 80's and the main focus was on garment knitting projects and fashionable use of traditional embroidery on garments.<br />
When the magazine started in the 50's the main focus was on crocheting: they offered countless patterns for doilies, traycloths, tablecloths, crochet gloves and edgings with an amazing variation of different techniques, like Irish crochet, Bruges crochet (like above on the first cover), clones lace crochet and many more.<br />
Each month they included a few knitted garments as well, embroidery projects, a few short stories and recipes. There are interesting projects as well, like knitted doilies and 3d shaped crochet items stiffened with sugar-water.<br />
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Now how pretty is this one, named 'Granny's lace':<br />
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I've been planning to make this one for a long time but eventually was gifted by a friend of mine. The flag-line is consisting of basic, freehand granny squares with the letters embroidered in a contrasting color. Pretty, isn't?<br />
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I was looking for a pretty crochet edging to decorate one of the sheets for the family-crib. Here in the Netherlands you are supposed to use a well fitted sheet for your matress and a cotton baby blanket in combination with an upper sheet. The upper sheet is 75x100 cm and usually has some type of decoration on one of the edges which you can fold back over the blanket. The decoration can be a printed fabric stroke, embroidery, stripes of satin or lace...<br />
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Nicely decorated and better quality baby crib sheets costs around 20-25 euro's. My crib sheets are made out of a new, fine sateen-woven cotton 'GASPA' sheet from IKEA which was the wrong size for our bed (160x200cm). It was a little less than 20 euro's. The standard size is 75x100 cm, I've cut 4 of mine.<br />
The crochet edging pattern I used is from an 1965 Australian Women's Weekly.<br />
What I like about it is that you crochet one half circle at the time, so you can adjust the length as you go. There is no need to start with an certain amount of chains.<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymr6kjrrUe0M0NU5qKL4i7CLxy3bfZ53cUee-aWuIxI05sVnGJYedCJ6paespH9D-fI-AjuXx50djMT0moSOuH_5hizIqFkpaYz8p-gDq1YTL1JZuRA7mnoF2m5bWNeTdD8erbCsZRr01/s1600/DSCN0253.JPG" height="426" width="640" /><br />
I used a metric size 2.5 needle, since I wanted a bit of structure instead of a really fine lace.
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">the original pattern:</span><br />
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<i>When crocheting it seems like every other half-circle turns upside down, like one is facing the right and every other facing the wrong side of the work. when blocking/steaming you need to turn them back in the normal position and everything will look right.</i></blockquote>
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After finishing crocheting the right length I added an extra row at the top to make easier to sew it to the sheet. I used a simple pattern I made up:<br />
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3 dc into space below, 1 ch, 3 dc into space below, 1 ch, 1 dc between two half circles *1 ch, 3 dc into space below, 1 ch, 3 dc into space below, 1 ch, 1 dc between two half circles*</div>
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- repeat between **</div>
DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-48567153766131357632015-04-01T14:36:00.000+02:002015-04-01T15:00:09.569+02:00What to wear when nursing in public?<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3u1UZ3XYk3k__t8I1OnPwepwAhBTNi6_G9KtzVEgrPtaA44aZ98wzcdT_5eh1xvx3bXM5Uk3wPQrdPSRP5FS0m_-iVKxGOvdlavsYD07tELgfI_U_3bCp5Y_lKQjw1ryUwcDeJNIgo_m/s640/DSCN9698.JPG" /> <br />
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For the record, just because supermodel Doutzen Kroes is spotted breastfeeding her daughter on the street in Amsterdam, it's not like breastfeeding in public is a common thing here in the Netherlands! In the contrary, I can't really remember ever seeing a woman nurse in public...<br />
For the first time we had a family gathering, about an hour from home and at a public place, so I tried to figure out what I should wear.<br />
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Speaking for myself, I really wouldn't mind breastfeeding in public,but it's 't<br />
he others' who are getting rather uncomfortable by the idea of watching me nurse. Of course, I could use nursing covers, scarves, blankets, whatever to 'hide' my baby's but I simply hate both the idea and the look of hiding! Especially because I'm convinced that nursing is a normal and natural thing to do...<br />
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I really don't like nursing tops which are all the same, mostly unflattering wrap-overs and screaming from miles 'nursing top'. I do have 2 roomy long tops which have a wide neckline which I can pull down. I like to wear them with skinny jeans and have already used it in combination with a nursing bra.<br />
It worked well, when we had visitors at home and they weren't bothered by the idea of having a glimpse of my boob by accident. At the end of the day a nursing bra simply exposes everything, so it is far from ideal when nursing in public.<br />
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This is what I wear at home:<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqBDwPLMwIA1eB_Em4yBmPDb_Frg7sUqhutVspDQ2KMT0IaJHHSslcdWhwJpNhfONEmd9Y7hyphenhyphenMbHQ-6eIB3bfeovC7866zLeVRKHg22RNm4osZ8yXddpgUiKWzZzQ98iH7v5jHfxvLIUu1/s1600/hmprod.jpeg" height="400" width="341" />
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These tops are supercomfy! I discovered these at H&M, after wearing nursing bra's at night for weeks (!) which was really uncomfortable.<br />
But, back to 'public':<br />
There is one type nursing bra, from the quite expensive Belgian brand 'Mammae' which has a nice 'up-down' opening, but again, it is covered by a padded 'flap' which opens sideways:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Mammae nursing bra</span><br />
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While I like the luxurious look of this bra and do prefer the up-down opening of the inner layer I ask myself where you leave the outer, padded layer when nursing.<br />
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When searching the internet I've found this rather simple idea: <a href="http://blog.megannielsen.com/2010/03/the-no-sew-nursing-top-solution/" target="_blank">'Megan Nielsen's 'no-sew nursing top solution'</a> and decided to try. I liked the idea of a cami which forms a sort of 'modesty panel' at the front, so there would be no cleveage visible above the baby's head. After a quick wardrobe search I decided to try it on an old cami which I wanted to throw away because it was too short. The fabric is quite stretchy, so my 7 cm diameter holes stretched out and became quite larger when I've put it on. (good to know for next time) I wore a non-padded nursing bra underneath.<br />
I must say, it worked well!<br />
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Now, since this was a try-out I'm planning to make another 'set'. Just a few things to remember next time:<br />
- use a nursing bra and a cami of the same color (this one seems a nobrainer, but still...for now, I only have white nursing bra's)<br />
- start by cutting smaller holes at first and try it on a few times<br />
I keep you posted!DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-88167801605605053612015-03-30T14:48:00.000+02:002015-03-30T14:50:41.096+02:00quick embroidery fix<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1vI7IbxIKiPBaSQizWQn-1u5K8YjpuqXo7A1ojIDZn0WbBVPJWL9lXxgQ-NvUQj5TP2nn_xr9nSKXMVwK5x9dyPYSBUOkofd8Ex1NbfFQrxd99MdvXUcEHn-wyR5OlfFzkQ01AkqCcPC/s640/DSCN9691.JPG" />
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Sometimes you find great quality second hand items, like this little shirt my mom sent me. The text says 'born in 2010', which is a message that expired 5 years ago...<br />
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My quick fix to change the message involves embroidery yarn:
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As you might know the drops 'baby merino' is by far my favorite fingering weight yarn. Great quality for a good price.
I love to use it both for my vintage knitting projects and for my knitted baby garments as well. I really missed a nice green color though, besides the only, rather bright green they make. I just discovered they are going to add this gorgeous moss-green color to the collection in may/june this year. Can't wait!DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-26636623876192852052015-03-27T08:46:00.000+01:002015-04-21T19:09:08.985+02:00Most used baby knits of the past months!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQZq_F8qHIttieWLt_ZkgOYlzyMooAhL5DVnc76fwx-tcM6zXHMk-FUEgYqgtz4jCaXZN6aMw47PdLJsZ8A5qE0ZfdUZkjnvuTvPV0z3h44XZOc7qKys75LJw1-VmOdyiAERzWykFsvyx/s1600/pled.JPG" height="494" width="640" />
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The wool baby items I knitted get a lot of use during the winter months and the cool spring days. For our daily walks I use my nice and warm baby blankets in the stroller.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">currently we use on a daily basis:</span><br />
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<li><b>'Vasarely cubes' baby blanket</b> <a href="http://justskirtsanddresses.blogspot.nl/2015/03/vasarely-inspired-building-blocks-baby.html" target="_blank">click here</a></li>
<li><b>daschund baby cardi</b> <a href="http://justskirtsanddresses.blogspot.nl/2014/09/dachshund-baby-cardigan-all-finished.html" target="_blank">click here</a></li>
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(both: picture above)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">during our walks in the winter months</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">:</span><br />
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<li><b>easy baby hat</b> <a href="http://justskirtsanddresses.blogspot.nl/2015/03/easy-baby-hat-fits-newborn-to-2-months.html" target="_blank">click here</a></li>
<li><b>'simple blocks' baby blanket </b><a href="http://justskirtsanddresses.blogspot.nl/2014/11/simple-blocks-baby-blanket-finished.html" target="_blank">click here</a></li>
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(both: picture below, you can just see the edge of the blanket!)<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KwNAE6iWhM3_XVSGAGMioID6g-Hf6G_4JWiNqskKFKXf860kIQvly6THnQYJoi82PZyhx6aVTF_UE83tu44SNW2ABZPMXx5HfUJ0SMvEPIinxviByzg7UV6RdBLKF4Eo0bQIYi6v6UqL/s640/muts.JPG" />DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-78323562730820547852015-03-26T12:19:00.000+01:002015-03-29T22:17:12.187+02:00easy baby hat (fits newborn to 2 months old) - free knitting pattern<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA_S-LeZQ-plGRfFA9cgWOGmEs4mysZhYT7P3Bor-A-CtvQfC4S-XwsbAyMGG2NDq5zBjE4K2DJbm_BynnvhayzOSITmGV_xr9PQd_WbW4j3wtqlTykSBW0cxETdCXw-62kFvzP5Cf9g4I/s1600/muts.JPG" width="270" /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi22z44fn_OvKu6rcjKhko0a27E3wvu5wrUkM1JfxLZh7AI1eKhDKCFdH3_qzGxFDWxDNlO0OVqyMwBPQhbst0igYjCuZkBkQYIPhdjgYV1PbFY0uWKuq_CVa0teTcarRtw8m_XK1ibvAdf/s1600/IMG_3147.JPG" width="303" /><br />
Are you tired of all baby things yet?<br />
This is a basic baby hat pattern I knitted a few months ago. It took me one evening. I didn't use a particular pattern and just a sewn, knit fabric baby hat to measure against. I think the most important thing is the right shape of the crown. Often patterns end up with too pointy crowns which don't look very flattering. This pattern has a nicely rounded crown and a double brim for softness. It has stocking stitch on the inside of the brim and K2, P2 border on the outside. The stocking stitch edge is folded back and secured with catch stitch to provide elasticity. You could add colorwork to it if you wished or use different stitches for the stocking stitch part.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">material & sizing:</span><br />
I used my favorite, fingering weight drops baby merino yarn and metric size 3 needles (size 2.5 for the brim)<br />
gauge: 26 sts per 10 cm (approx.4 in)<br />
Finished size will fit approx. 36-38 cm head circumference, height measured from brim to top approx. 12 cm.<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFZNySe_i9saLisyQyWwkiA4viHiDmInW1ELH86Jf5uR4vi7TZcJaAh9y-huTPIDDWhbkxFZZblXW8K7rWa4XYl58PypM2yV_xrbsJ9b8yAmWySQ7tj_1Q8Tyv_5DN4MQpapBl5fDWVCRC/s1600/DSCN9689.JPG" height="426" width="640" />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">measurements:</span><br />
Not all baby-heads are the same! To make sure your hat fits well you need the following measurements:<br />
1. head circumference, right above the ears<br />
2. to calculate the height you need measure from ear to ear (imagine an old fashioned headphone) and divide by two<br />
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<i>For a larger size you could add a multiple of 10 to the amount of stitches (for larger circumference) an add extra rows to the brim and to the first, straight part before starting to decrease (for more height)</i><br />
<i>Using sport weight yarn with larger needles is another option.</i></blockquote>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">the pattern:</span><br />
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<b>abbrevations: </b><br />
<b>K</b> = knit<br />
<b>P</b> = purl<br />
<b>K2TOG</b> = knit two together<br />
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- Cast on 80 sts<br />
- Knit 10 rows in stocking stitch (K on right side and P on wrong side)<br />
- knit 10 rows K2 P2<br />
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<i>start row counting after knitting the brim</i>:<br />
- row 1-10 continue in stocking stitch (you can add a colorwork pattern here or for a larger size you can add extra rows here!)<br />
- row 11 *K8, K2TOG* repeat between ** (72 sts)<br />
- row 19 *K7, K2TOG* repeat between ** (64 sts)<br />
- row 23 *K6, K2TOG* repeat between ** (56 sts)<br />
- row 27 *K5, K2TOG* repeat between ** (48 sts)<br />
- row 29 *K4, K2TOG* repeat between ** (40 sts)<br />
- row 31 *K3, K2TOG* repeat between ** (32 sts)<br />
- row 33 *K2, K2TOG* repeat between ** (24 sts)<br />
- row 35 *K2TOG* repeat between ** (12 sts)<br />
- row 36 *K2TOG* repeat between ** (6 sts)<br />
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- Cut yarn leaving about 30 cm in length.<br />
- Pull yarn through final 6 stitches and make a knot to pull together the top of the hat. Pull the yarn to the inside and use it to sew up the sides.<br />
<i>take a look <a href="http://justskirtsanddresses.blogspot.nl/2013/08/knitting-gloves-on-two-needles-1943_26.html" target="_blank">here</a> for the flat seam method</i><br />
- Fold brim lining (stocking stitch part) towards inside and secure with catch stitch.DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-42439719609282509712015-03-24T17:39:00.001+01:002015-03-24T17:56:42.476+01:00The Great British Sewing Bee - season 3<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8F1i0fIKF5VRDAG4u7hRXElPFzoniaKdje9Mdl-_YkXm9hu7ewhv4aHhmRC-H4Qzs55xHh4-wLhLi-IB4cdyDnPjX525F6w6sFdARcayac8zOQZ1XlxkThm9tPIx1jYzBTYzGWDTm8jE/s1600/p02jb97n.jpg" height="360" width="640" />
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Have you watched?<br />
Wow, this season was loaded with the toughest sewing challenges ever! Looking back, the season 1 challenges seem so easy!<br />
This time, besides the pattern challenge and the transformation challenge the contestants had a made-to measure challenge with models in every single episode. They had to work with slippery, sheer fabrics, lace and leather, they even had to sew a traditional, pleated Scottish kilt! Also the pattern challenges included more complicated designs, like a child's waistcoat or a boned corset.<br />
Interestingly, there were more male contestants than in the previous seasons and two of them even made it to the top 3.<br />
Who was your favorite? I think the most talented sewer was Neil, who's accuracy and not only neat, but also fast sewing paid off in most of the challenges.<br />
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<b>episode 1</b><br />
PC: women's trousers with an invisible zip<br />
MM: summer dress<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ne1pKTYCxyg?rel=0&showinfo=0" width="640"></iframe><br />
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<b>episode 2</b><br />
PC: a child's waistcoat (fully lined and with welt pockets!)<br />
MM: children's fancy-dress challenge<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rXjTmB0Zo8U?rel=0&showinfo=0" width="640"></iframe><br />
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<b>episode 3</b><br />
back to the 50's, the contestants had to work with old-fashioned sewing machines<br />
PC: the famous walk-away dress (with meters of bas binding)<br />
MM: 50's blouse in sheer fabric<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3dM8l2DYDRs?rel=0&showinfo=0" width="640"></iframe><br />
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<b>episode 4</b><br />
PC: boned corset<br />
MM: a traditional (Scottish) kilt<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d8gtzDZ_Slg?rel=0&showinfo=0" width="640"></iframe>
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<b>episode 5</b><br />
PC: satin lined lace pencil skirt<br />
MM: a leather jacket (in 6,5 hours!)<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kOifIfX7Qq8?rel=0&showinfo=0" width="640"></iframe>
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<b>episode 6 </b><br />
PC: asymmetrical japanese top, made from one pattern piece (no diagram suppied, only written instructions. This intricate pattern is published in the book 'drape drape' vol.2)<br />
MM: an avant-garde dress<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iYeH9GON4eY?rel=0&showinfo=0" width="640"></iframe>
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After the first and second season I thought I'd definitely be able to complete all of the challenges. This year? I really don't know. I guess the best is to stick to my <a href="http://justskirtsanddresses.blogspot.nl/2013/04/lessons-learned-from-sewing-bee.html" target="_blank">Lessons learned from the Sewing Bee"</a> I wrote back in 2013.DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-45804053629909526012015-03-23T15:09:00.002+01:002015-03-23T15:09:19.019+01:00diy: 'birhouse' nursery clock<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiefPUfL2bQoKjSRTapoIB8qG_INyIGnooQEgRZrG4hLK3Hpk9blnm2csEDzBvPlvp7RuhO3E8wza4CS28JKzwvJqNHbvM2r3puSmPLkxfjRcQ8MIwNqkgMsSR0vUUDPsb5E2DXEoQGD15m/s640/DSCN9548.JPG" />
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Another diy project for the nursery!<br />
I wanted to have a clock with bright colors, but couldn't find any I liked, except this quite expensive one, the Karlsson 'Woodpecker' clock:<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOAZLYIX6SD702fICUWZI6YwXo7vDpsG2xpO75egaYh_0KfUgyK3tVWBliRQQF3n_-tAYvAJvLT_0tOWm8w4WDKe5rFeKsQRcp1kM7mNQOrC9O3JiX6_IgsmnqC7wfKMZiOO3FpIuchSm/s1600/KA5393br_Wall_clock_Woodpecker_plastic_bruin_42cm_karlsson.jpg" />
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Well, time for some diy!<br />
I came across a wooden cutout 'bird house' below (bought at Xenos) and used the mechanism of the cheapest IKEA clock.<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjD5-xJeWZ08Le5Zx5zxIDlcD5D2_cJJ95XZm7VNaezsc2S9E_q-0XGEyyYvx7dlctweZ2tLaHFtnrQRZz2mDKIwWQftIGCD-r8PG-KVL37cet4GJEEg-2Dq074RtjWHMPwGQe3GBUhhX/s640/DSCN9504.JPG" /><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">material:</span><br />
- IKEA 'Rusch' clock<br />
- wooden cutout for main figure (bught at Xenos)<br />
- wooden cutout trees or other figures to hang, mine were 'leftovers' from the Christmas decoration (also bought at Xenos)<br />
- other embellishments of your choice (wooden bird bought at Xenos)<br />
- abut 30cm fine chain (mine is a piece from a chain with clips to display greeting cards)<br />
- acrylic paint<br />
- glue<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">method:</span><br />
1. First removed the clock mechanism and the hands:<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_FdnUTqmGMuExCD4pBYZzquLHfZjRK9CK42AxL1PsLyoetXGOivqhh7TnYUlgv9uWcQ6gTHof29mv0tPymNpVCgwDJBqtTPxdSiOVX-JjP2kFvWsHAFyoBtASElEtQ-AFgKicCHpTbH5c/s640/DSCN9509.JPG" /><br />
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2. I decided where to put the mechanism. I liked the idea of the clockhands reaching over the edge.<br />
The wooden cutout figure was thicker than the holder of the clock hands so we had to cut a a few millimeters deep layer away at the back to make it fit:<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM-moUa-HdaOM8C41YscqtSFRnt84ch7F7BEjjcrUVgAZG9r6ntwTYA3Z-mGd3g_S2y9KQWfsmgudKFEpNt668sMOWqnkE8CpWPScfh7YiUICW9hE7xQtq7GWf4JVSinLmpWfzIVVcf_iO/s640/DSCN9493.JPG" /><br />
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3. Glued the clock mechanism in place:<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbbgQaWXnc3UvoMwBlP7VPXA2CyxSyXigMyxmt5MTfYJzi4HKnRTWEzIYu5bntdHlradVSLOWjO5A_zABUv_xl5jTi4o2hOSE9Sc1ni3C6f3IWANVwbRVPPGja_DYv0WiwqJfMl7Di5f_/s640/DSCN9507.JPG" /><br />
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4. I painted the wooden parts and the plastic second-hand as well in contrasting colors<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1MVBIazubItfAeZ4Z-4M8yOcteZQqkrWsCGPxdcyQxIf_CuuZ4B_OtgkFnspI9lXA5MJo979zUebcN8L0tjgdZNtCHUvZ2Ls-DSdU1LhcVCfDOPMOq13coAp4kqPR9m3ucxJaK8Hbh1BS/s1600/DSCN9665.JPG" height="426" width="640" /><br />
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5. Painted and attached the other embellishments<br />
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DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-12087714568730363002015-03-20T07:27:00.001+01:002015-04-21T19:07:40.016+02:00Vasarely inspired 'building blocks' baby blanket finished<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KKD8gF6xXOjUuQucWRqmd_7ZLNcKcKPrGWlzEgs-Q4B5JwxB5JSg8oyFyiqMD_6dq9QOu-O5UZOsHft0fp1L7ezaELSTsyvEOdl1qhACkuTuBRsc8pYLMktR_RPf-Rb7_3qTrVH_5moi/s1600/DSCN9636.JPG" height="640" width="480" /><br />
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This was truly a labor of love! It took 'forever' to knit this blanket on size 3 needles! Then again, it took forever to was and block it but now it is ready to use! I'm not complaining, started to knit merely 3 weeks before our little guy was born, so that's why it really took so long to finish.<br />
I used drops Karisma yarn, just like for <a href="http://justskirtsanddresses.blogspot.nl/2014/11/simple-blocks-baby-blanket-finished.html" target="_blank">the other blanket</a> I've made. It is a superwash treated yarn. After blocking the blanket grew slightly in size, but this is just because of flattening the 3d pattern. You can see below how 'wobbly' it is before blocking, due to the knit/purl stitches next to each other:<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiu8eQnfkAHbr6Y0MKRaCDcs0qTVO3vx2dgJXvXVx3DCrmr9NHw9t6g1HSwKwb28iJPBELNpWGOFlEBduVUcd_PY-1Su4VNgZp7cQQl1cCtZmZqkthdVm9lbEhqvWh-yNC5NAXj-EvICfs/s1600/pled2.JPG" height="484" width="640" />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">pattern: </span><br />
Again, it is a pattern consisting my favorite combination: only knit and purl stitches and it is surprisingly easy to memorize though it looks quite intricate with the 3-d blocks which remind me of the work of Victor Vasarely:<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVTJzmsbZ39LIwudJrL_gql8xvlITbdXGIpl7g6o_6CoLf_JVmE0dMbFg7XmIzWQKGK5YMLKBMgGsD9NrDA8sD6bV7p3i42e4u-A697kteoxB7klpi5RhiS2XlaPwl_pcFOgt0cmhMFtun/s1600/VASARELY-Litho_orange2.jpg" height="398" width="400" />
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The pattern is available through Ravelry (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/building-blocks-reversible-baby-blanket" target="_blank">click here</a>) though I must say I figured it out myself, just by looking at pictures and counting stitches. After drawing a pattern chart I decided that it wouldn't be easy to keep track on it while knitting. I wrote the stitches down and then knitted a sample. While knitting made the necessary corrections and now have the pattern to work with!<br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGkzXyTHoKvoU-iwx4l9MD7VpwrOO5UxQk-M_m-AFg0k7eJzuey2CL-9-DfJsnHhSWNAvXyf7IHuUIfxx4iY0HKme6VSKFA1Klb_SGMv9iodMcgxg9lH0uHUaAO-6lMghSGCvnEOFV9mC/s1600/DSCN9681.JPG" height="426" width="640" />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">material & sizing:</span><br />
<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQdrAc0il6gaDZPTJNHw71wVnwyiw4fXKpNQlPutq56tjB5d7xqI6d_ttbqCYwUXMT259Pe4rtv0lBGwc0K7isIF2KXw7SFi9bWxEc62idwkhxbmtJfOgGdVGwlTY-5BZUGf2L59YQmMo/s1600/DSCN0098.JPG" height="480" width="640" /><br />
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The yarn I used is the drops 'Karisma'. It is a 4-strands, sport weight, superwash-treated, 100% wool yarn. It comes in a lot of different colors. I choose a dark, greyish-blue hue: nr.65 'denim blue' which is not so baby-ish anymore.<br />
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I used 10 skeins of 50g (strangely my blanket weighs 525 g)<br />
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<i>I always use smaller needles than recommended to prevent stretching after blocking and have no issues with 'growing' items after washing.</i></blockquote>
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Using metric size 3.5 needles my gauge is 21 sts per 10 cm.</div>
Size after washing/blocking approx. 90x100 cm<br />
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<i>I haven't waisted more than a meter of the yarn. What I did was marking the beginning of a skein and the end of a skein with a piece of contrasting color wool at one side. This helped me to estimate where to start knitting the finishing edge pattern.</i></blockquote>
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DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-6417516366416587652015-03-15T19:49:00.000+01:002016-01-03T02:17:22.574+01:00diy: diaper changing mat & diaper kit<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafarg9hIWq9bMZPnNS8wykOMNYIEwmGNkEXs4AmWc2LQeFhMczK738regrd6bVeEgRjo2bbaJxNiZ0t0gWD4ZEA5VGxDGHS4cA6Lme-qDrNPdoWgG35Bji-5Zlnvn3VVlFfKNfWkCquHV/s1600/DSCN9621.JPG" width="480" /><br />
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I've got a second hand diaper bag. I didn't really use it at first, only put my handbag into it. Then I realized that it was easy to stuff my groceries in the diaper bag, then I started to realize that I might start to carry baby-stuff around...<br />
My second hand diaper bag, handed down by a friend came without the original changing mat, so I decided to make one. Browsing the internet I came up with the idea of a diaper kit to carry a few diapers and wet towels. The ones you can buy are way too expensive.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">diaper kit:</span><br />
You know my love for IKEA stuff by now. I love this plastified 'Lialotta' fabric. It is water resistant with an acrylic finish. The diaper kit is made to hold 3-4 diapers and a bag of wet towels. I lined it with water resistant lining (IKEA plastic sheet I used to have in my bed by the end of the pregnancy) I used light blue bias tape to finish the edges and added simple velcro tape.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">diaper changing mat:</span><br />
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The mat is waterproof and wipeable. It is large and to add some softness it is padded with two layers of thin jacket padding. The folding lines are stitched down which makes it easy to fold up.<br />
It has a pocket to hold one old fashioned cloth diaper to cover for comfort when used. The pocket has a waterproof lining just in case the cloth diaper gets wet (with little boys you never know...)<img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQfLF9xqLxyH55dsEAyB7R-NDP-C2WirAZDkCs385w4xJE0G60nKZbzq6b526pp75TycuyDfCtc4tKUlPwQ7HA4tITSnsBJ88P-nbge_NQUEBxX3QNmhyGF8GEnfmGFvXa2t6DgmiO6qn/s1600/DSCN9618.JPG" width="640" />DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-69049838575476450542015-03-15T17:43:00.001+01:002015-03-15T17:43:14.409+01:00updateIt's been a month since I posted something.<br />
In the meantime (actually before) a lot happened.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">baby boy</span><br />
On the 8th of january our baby boy was born. The delivery was a great experience, a real kick. Sadly, we had to stay in the hospital for two days because of high blood pressure for like 4 hours during delivery (strangely it came up and went away before the baby was born) and because of a membrane rupture for more than 30 hours (chance of infection).<br />
Anyway, when my water broke, my first thought was like I still have to sew up two sheets for the crib! And so I did...<br />
I was determined to give breastfeeding but because of a bad start it was a struggle. Now, after 6 weeks the little guy manages to drink without a nipple protector which was up until now the only way he accepted the breast.<br />
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I recovered fairly quickly and went for my first run after 4,5 weeks. Managed to pull off 5 km right away and the second time, a week ago even 7 km's without any problems. Great!<br />
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I've been really, really tired for weeks, had a lot of restless nights because of a restless baby, until we discovered swaddling! He was twitching and flailing with his arms and legs while also grunting and sighing a lot. Basically he was constantly moving preventing himself from falling asleep. We've swaddled him for like 6 days now with great success! He sleeps so much better (and we do as well) and he is a much happier baby during the day. The first system we used was 'SwaddleMe' and now tryin out the 'Puckababy' which is a sleepingbag without armholes. This one allows a mild immobilization and let the baby move his arms below shoulder/ear height.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">sewing and knitting</span><br />
<strike>I'm still working</strike> finished <strike>on</strike> my 'Vasarely cubes' baby blanket, which is a quite large one. Still growing...<br />
As for sewing I really, really want to sew something for myself. The only problem is that my breastfeeding-busts are much larger than I was used to, so none of my pre-pregnancy fitted blouses and shirts fit anymore...<br />
Recently started to watch the new Sewing Bee series (S3) on BBC2. OMG, the challenges are much tougher than ever!!!<br />
From the first episode on there is a made-to-measure challenge. In the second episode the pattern challenge was to sew a child's waistcoat, and in the 3rd episode to work with sheer fabrics.<br />
Surprisingly, there are contestants who struggle with inserting an invisible zipper (I'd practice, practice, practice until I could do that without even looking!)DOORTJE::http://www.blogger.com/profile/01888210423828877975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6109442361320253091.post-85903519694247477112015-01-17T16:12:00.003+01:002015-01-17T16:12:24.375+01:00Inspiration: 100 years of beauty video's<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKk64Dh_c-qNUBmPld1gGG_siaapHO4XWNKE3zCo9DqPMgrmV4G9kKRcH0HW4N2HgL10t7reyOWGVayNcoOOYCVzVvuz9U8u24osGUlzK1UnoWRIJTLJ6iT0bG5XdONRGvbQgNjdk2JLPh/s1600/TEASER-Time-lapse-video.jpg" /><br />
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Time lapse of a model getting her hair and makeup done to match every decade from 1910 to 2010. Now there is a new version with an African-American girl. Quite different hairstyles, and I like her looks even better!
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Here is my third Koeka knock-off project!<br />
For the changing pad I used their 'Amsterdam' changing pad cover as inspiration. They use a cotton waffle fabric in combination with a cotton bath-towel fabric for the middle section. These sell for about 45 euro's a piece!<br />
Below the original version:<br />
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this is my knock-off:<br />
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...with a way better fit at the sides and corners!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">material:</span><br />
- cotton waffle fabric (prewashed and -shrunk)<br />
- bath towel 70x100 cm (enough for two changing pad tops. I ripped our the side seams for the seam allowances)<br />
- elastics<br />
- embroidery thread<br />
optional: fabric dye to match the colors<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">costs: </span><br />
My costs were for two changing pads less than 15 euro's!<br />
About 6 euro's for 85 cm of cotton waffle fabric, 3.99 euro's for one IKEA Haren bath towel (70x100cm), about 1 euro of elastics and 1 euro of embroidery thread.<br />
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(I used dylon to dye both fabrics in the same color. The fabric dye was the most expensive, about 10 euro's but used for other projects as well)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">step-by-step:</span><br />
1. Prewash and iron your fabrics before starting!<br />
It is better to let the fabric shrink before the first use instead of the second one... I prewas my cotton fabrics at a normal temperature, but then put them in the dryer with fairly hot air.<br />
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<i>Cotton waffle fabric tends to 'bobble' after washing. After prewashing I ironed my big piece of fabric and after cutting the rectangular pieces I ironed them again, making sure that the stripes run horizontally and vertically.</i></blockquote>
2. Take the measurements and make your pattern<br />
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Making the cover requires a bit of 3 dimensional thinking. You need to 'translate' a 3-dimensional shape into flat, 2d pieces.<br />
The cover is made out of one rectangular upper part (consisting of two pieces of waffle cotton with a piece of bath towel in between) and 2 contoured parts for the short sides.<br />
First, measure your changing pad. Use a standard seam allowance you are used to work with. For me it is 5/8" or 1,5 cm. I used <a href="http://justskirtsanddresses.blogspot.nl/2012/10/retro-inspired-printed-burda-patterns.html" target="_blank">my handy parallel tracing wheel</a> to do this.<br />
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You can either measure and draw directly on your fabric, or choose to make a paper pattern first. You can choose how wide you like to have the bath towel section. The original one goes up quite high at the sides.<br />
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<i>If you assemble the top part from different fabrics don't forget to add extra seam allowances where the two fabrics meet!</i><i>(= at both long sides of the bath towel and at one side of the side sections of the waffle fabric.)</i></blockquote>
3. Cut the pieces:<br />
- 1 upper middle section (bath towel) <br />
- 2x upper side sections (waffle fabric)<br />
- 2x the contoured sides (waffle fabric)<br />
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4. Sew the waffle fabrics at the sides to fill up to the desired (measured) width according to pattern Pin and sew.<br />
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5. Finish seam allowance (I used a simple zigzag stitch) and fold the seams under the waffle cotton layer. Press. I used a really small top stitching on the waffle cotton to keep the seam allowances nicely in place. The topstitching will be practically invisible when you embroider next to it.<br />
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6. Attach the contoured sides:<br />
Since it is easier to sew a straight line simply clip and open up the seam allowance (basically straighten the shaped part). Place the pieces with right sides together, pin and sew. Clip the other layer as well.<br />
As you can see my seams don't match up here. I decided to make the center part just a little bit shorter for a nice, tight fit.<br />
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Topstitching and clipping the corners:<br />
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7. Fit the cover on the changing pad: fold the short sides under and mark the corners. You can measure it too, but there is somehow always a certain amount of 'unexpected' stretch in the fabric which you can spot and correct this way:<br />
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8. If it is needed, open up the seams in the corners up to the marking on the inside and pin the seams in a downwards vertical direction. Stitch, reinforce corners by running 3-4 times through it. Finish seam allowances and press:<br />
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9. Now it's time for a lot of relaxing handsewing!<br />
Embroider the edges of the bathtowel-layer with blanket-stitch in a contrasting color before putting in the elastics:<br />
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This is the best time to add the little appliques too. Of course, you are free to skip them or to use a Koeka-style applique. Those are made out of felt and secured with a simple cross-stitch (like an X) with embroidery thread.<br />
I didn't liked the flower appliques of the original cover, and made really simple and cute crochet bunnies instead. I used <a href="http://weaverbirdie.blogspot.nl/2012/04/cute-bunny-applique.html" target="_blank">this tutorial</a>. </div>
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10. Last step!<br />
Make the elastic casing at the bottom. I used about 2 cm to do this, first folded back 0.5 cm and then 1.5 cm. Pinned and pressed before sewing.<br />
To prevent bulking the elastics only go around the corners: 10 cm at the short sides and 15 cm at the long sides, measured from the corner seam. The mid-sections remain straight for a better fit.<br />
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Ready! ...and now make one more...<br />
I have made two covers, and planning to make a light grey one too. Just for fun!<br />
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A happy marriage of a 2.50 euro piece of IKEA fabric and ready-made roman blinds! I took the ready-made curtain apart and used it as lining.<br />
Never mind the ugly crocket tiles of the windowsill and the ugly heater. The windowsill will be replaced and the heater gets a nice cover when the new window is placed (within a few weeks hopefully).As for the nursery, it is finally getting finished! I'm still working on a few pieces of wall decorations, but other than that it is ready to use.<br />
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