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Hi, I am a novice craftsperson, but really want to make my own faux fur vest, mini skirt and yoga style pants that are hipsters, fitted and are boot cut. Can someone please suggest patterns for all three or any of these items. I am having a heck of a time finding them and time is running out. I really appreciate your help.
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Re: Patterns
Mon, August 17, 2009 - 7:18 PMI'd suggest just using items you have that fit in a similar fashion, and then taking a pattern from those (altering as necessary). If you're a novice at sewing, just FYI working with stretch fabric for yoga pants is a HUGE pain in the ass.
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Mon, August 17, 2009 - 7:55 PMI'd like to do that, but I don't have any of these things on hand...at least what I am looking for. I've tried to resource on the net, but I come up short and on time. I was hoping someone here has a lead to a pattern number to consider. It seems that most of the Playa fashions start with a basic pattern and then everyone interprets their own version. Also, I am not a tiny size and this sexy stuff is hard to find in XL. Thank you for your response. -
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Mon, August 17, 2009 - 8:19 PM>It seems that most of the Playa fashions start with a basic pattern and then everyone interprets their own version.
Well, I wouldn't say "most", no.....
If you're really pressed for time: You can easily make a vest pattern from a shirt (just don't make arms, slit up front). A miniskirt from any other skirt that fits you well (please remember that making a fur skirt will add LOTS of bulk to your hips-n-ass. If that's not your scene, maybe just add a strip of fur to the bottom of an existing skirt).
That being said, if you're determined to use a real pattern, I saw a basic vest pattern in the Super Quick (EZ Sew, whatever the heck it's called) pattern section of JoAnn fabrics recently.
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Mon, August 17, 2009 - 8:25 PMFor a basic vest, I would suggest hitting up a thrift store, which would probably be faster than finding a pattern for a vest.
I saw at least 5 vests at one Salvation Army here alone. As someone new to using patterns, I'll tell you that a pattern isn't
'time saving' at all. Just cutting out the pattern takes time, then pinning it to your fabric takes time, then cutting it all out takes
time, etc. etc. You get the picture.
Now, on that topic, I have to go upstairs and pin a pattern to some fabric and cut it out, and it's just the 'experimental phase'
before I cut out my REAL fabrics, I wanted to take the time to learn a little about it before mutilating the fabrics and furs that
I want to make my coat out of :)
As for JoAnnes, you may have just missed a good sale on patterns - weekend before this last one was $2 McCalls patterns... -
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Tue, August 18, 2009 - 9:01 AMthank you both for your replies...I'm hitting the sewing machine today to take a stab at it. -
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Fri, August 28, 2009 - 12:24 AMany ideas for patterns for spats? I saw a kick ass pair and wanna make some, have the fabric and a bit of time, but no pattern. tried to make one from paper bag, and it's *ok* but I'd love a more specific pattern...
anyone?
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Fri, August 28, 2009 - 3:18 AMHere are some more that might help
community.livejournal.com/steam...0.html
www.nwta.com/patterns/pdfs/214spat.pdf
www.nwta.com/patterns/pdfs/215chaga.pdf
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Re: Patterns
Fri, August 28, 2009 - 3:58 AMI feel you. Although I found reading patterns are kind of confusing to me. I too am a novice but would like to change that soon. Need to look online for some good but practical (as far as what the finished product is so that I get some clothes out of it--Im on a budget) tutorials on sewing.
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Fri, August 28, 2009 - 7:31 PMRegarding patterns for skirts and that sort of thing maybe check out
www.burdastyle.com/
they have heaps of patterns you can download and print and a very large portion of those are free.
I also really like
www.fitzpatterns.com/
The patterns are really modern in style and there are also a few freebies
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Sun, September 13, 2009 - 9:40 AMI have a fabulous pants pattern that I created that is easy and comfy and easily adapted in so many ways. The trick is, you gotta come to me with a couple yards of muslin so you can cut a copy off mine.
Maybe I should hold a pants workshop -- I'm in South San Jose so not so unreasonably far if you're gonna come out of it with a pair of pants and the pattern and knowledge to make more anytime you like.
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Sun, September 13, 2009 - 9:46 AMAnd, Brody, I bought a serger so I could do stretch knits but could never figure out how to work/thread the thing properly so I do stretch knits with the zig-zag stitch setting on my regular sewing machine. It works fine.
Set your stitch width to @ 2.5-3, your stitch length to @ 1.75 (yes, short) and make sure the needle hits your desired sewing line on the left side (inside) of the stitch. That gives you lots of thread to "give" when the fabric stretches. I wouldn't recommend doing topstitching this way, but for simple seams, it's fine. -
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Sun, September 13, 2009 - 2:06 PMsome sewing machines offer a stretch stitch. My Phaff does and its been awesome since I have had it
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Sun, September 13, 2009 - 8:45 PMBlysse...if you did a pants workshop, I would definitely come!
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