My mockup to test the fit of the Itch to Stitch Antrim Dress is complete. The Liverpool knit didn't play nice with the gathered waistband - too many layers and it just kind of flopped into one giant fold. So I used just the plain lining pieces for the waistband. (I'll post more about my construction/troubleshooting using the Liverpool knit in future posts.)
I shortened the sleeves 2 inches before cutting the fabric. They aren't a terrible length, but I think one inch more would be better next time. (I've always found that the most visually pleasing length for short sleeves is no longer than bust point level on most people.) I did end up shortening everything a total of 2 inches due to the heaviness of the fabric being pulled down by gravity.
I'm pretty pleased with how well I got the seam intersections to line up at the side waist despite the thick & puffy fabric.
This is definitely a cool weather dress because polyester Liverpool knit is really warm! If it's cool enough this coming Sunday, I'll wear it to church and try to get some decent photos after. (I couldn't take a photo without getting a weird expression today, so headless shot it is for now.)
Now I'm tiring to decide if I like the style enough to make another with the colorful print cotton jersey in the last photo.
#AntrimDress #liverpoolknit
I spent the day priming things for paint and then I remembered to shoot a quick video. #SewingStudioBuild
I started cutting all the edges while Janet was away yesterday morning. When she got back after lunch, she pulled out a roller and started filling in. I'll put a pic below in the comments. #SewingStudioBuild
We broke for lunch and then came back with a portal ac unit plugged in to an extention cord from the house. Can't wait until they finished hooking up all the electrical and we have the mini split cooling the room for us - it was stupid humid today! #SewingStudioBuild
More on the Michael's purchase of JoAnn. "Ever-expanding" plus it went on to say they will be carrying sewing machines, notions, and thread in stores. And there was a 50% off one item coupon - let me know if any of you need that.
I'm kind of surprised I have to sign up for emails (not sure if I want to yet) considering how many companies sell email lists.
I finally finished the patchwork jeans! @SewBrooke , the elastic in the waistband suggestion worked brilliantly. I ended up taking it as close to the button/buttonholes as I could, because the waistband I originally picked had the buttons on the wrong side and I had to piece it together/the second waistband was also collapsed in from wear. I really don’t know why, I checked against all of my jeans and I did put the fly on the correct side! Anyway, it’s done, and I’ll be happy to come up with a project that takes much less time. After I clean up the leftover bits— it looks like I used 7 pairs of jeans/shorts, so I have a lot of tops and leftover leg/waistband scraps!
