Hello everyone how are you all?
I’ve been busy adulting over here and I realised I should blog. I mean is it really adulting if I don’t boast about it a bit, So here goes….. DRUMROLL PLEASE
I have kept my 3 humans alive and the dog too!
My adulting is on point! Can I hear a hell yeah!
I very much have my sewjo back and could not be happier. Sewing really is my free therapy, so what have I been sewing. Its been alterations galore and i fuigured id share my tweedy adventures of which there are two….
First up my friends petite River Island Tweedy Jacket, she grabbed it for £35 in the sale but the back seam had split and it required saving!
I opened up the hem lining and went for a forage and found the damage inside, I have to say i was shocked at the quality of workmanship inside.
No finishing on the seam at the centre back where the split was and the interfacing was no more than 1/2 inch on each side.
I decided that the whole seam required reinforced so used a band of 3 inches approx in interfacing stitched the seam closed then zig zagged the edge to stop fraying. This will be a more durable seam. I then went to finish the garment by hand stitching the hem closed.
Although the jacket was a little neat when done my friend really is a petite and the jacket was never intended for closing. All in all a good job and test of skills.
Now on to these beauts, a pair of trousers I have to say I was a little jealous of as they are just lush. Fantastic quality and the fabric well I’ll let the photos talk for themselves!
I turned the hem by 5 inches and was also asked to make belt loops. I’m thankful there was enough from the hem to make 5 belt loops. I’m glad I had my loop turner!
She was very happy with the outcome as was I. I have to add that I just love working with this fabric.
I have so many projects to share so shall be all up in your feed for a while!
Traci
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