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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Adri H. | Comments Off

Hope everyone is having a very happy new year!

2012 was a really productive year here at Adriprints Press!

In sewing and quilting, I made quite a few items, and met my goals for 2012
2 quilt tops (brown quilt is nearly fully quilted)
3 trousers (2 jeans, 1 clover)
1 fitted jacket
1 wool coat
2 dresses
5 tops (1 hoodie, 1 sleeveless, 1 pullover, 1 buttoned sleeveless, 1 buttoned short sleeved)
1 apron
1 dirndl bodice
1 plaid skirt

In knitting design, I had a good number of items published (self-published or otherwise)
Oslo Star Hat
Alhambra Hat
Stripey Legwarmers
Orange Blossom Camisole
Squishy Mittens
Squishy Chullo Hat
Amaranth Shawl
Amaranth Headband
... and I am waiting for a few more to be published hopefully early this year including: a children's line,
Squishy Vest, and a mystery plaid set.

In hobby knitting, I made quite a few items including a really lovely cabled sweater (Beatnik), an Easter bunny/egg, finally knit Sam's second sock, a few hats, and am working on 2 cardigans.

In crochet, I finished one of the cutest projects ever: the Yellow Submarine Booties, designed by my friend Nuria over at Red Sewing Box.

I published 1 font this year, Kicks, and hope to update and create some new ones this year.

And, my 2013 New Years Resolutions...
knitting- publish a few more patterns, learn brioche knitting
crochet - do a bit more of it
sewing- sew a pair of perfectly fitting jeans/trousers, drape 1 dress or outfit
quilting- finish quilting the 2 quilts from last year and make 1 quilt
design - learn more about WordPress to create an online shop

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Tagged clothing, jacket, jjblouse, patterns, Sewing, SewWeekly Challenge, typography

The Edie Coat, Vogue 7239 (1967)

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Adri H. | Comments Off

As originally posted in The Sew Weekly for the 1960's Challenge..

The Facts
⁃ Fabric: 3m wool, 2m lining, interfacing
⁃ Pattern: Vogue 7239

⁃ Year: 1967
⁃ Notions: 3 buttons
⁃ Time to complete: several weeks in October
⁃ First worn: end of October
⁃ Wear again? Since it's been cold, I haven't stopped wearing it!
⁃ Total price: ~30EUR = 7EUR/m for wool (21EUR), $2.50/m China Silk Poly for lining (5 EUR), interfacing, thread, etc...

Pattern Story - I won this pattern from a giveaway on the Seamless Blog, and will give it away once this is published on the Sew Weekly. Look out for a blog post from me if you're interested in entering the giveaway.

I loved the pattern. There is one funny bit around the neckline, and the finishing of the neck band, but other from that it was smooth sailing. I had help from the Threads book on tailoring, and my Claire Schaeffer's fabric guide book. I was set. I didn't have to change a thing in the pattern except length of the sleeves and hem. That was nice!

Here are some of the inner workings...
bound buttonholes

feather stitching, fuchsia lining

groovy pocket fabric

I had a lot of fun working on this coat and once it was finished, I realized this one was a true keeper. I've been wearing it regularly ever since. The coat reminds me of Edie Sedgwick for some reason. Something about my haircut these days, perhaps?

Pupp-o decided to get in on these shots. Hey there, puppy-face!

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Tagged DIY, fabric, jacket, patterns, Sewing, SewWeekly Challenge

Iris Pullover

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Adri H. | Comments Off

I'm glad to finally be sewing again! Here's a quick project I made in the in-between times. Knitwear design is still taking the priority spot on my agenda, but hopefully I'll have some pretty samples to show for it in the near future!

In the meantime, here's the Iris Pullover from Schnittchen® - einfach nähe...
Schnittchen's downloadable patterns are much in the style of Burda and Knipmode in that you print out a large sheet with multiple sizes, and then you mark and trace just your size. The patterns are unlike Burda/Knipmode in that they actually include seam allowances! Woot!

For this kind of oversized garment it was nice to have the seam allowances already done... makes for quick, quick, quick sewing when it's just ~1/4" seam allowance (width of a sewing foot) and go go go! It took me just a few hours to sew, and you don't need an overlocker (though it would make things even faster!) just a straight stitch and a zig-zag stitch.

So here it is! My Iris Pullover...

This jersey knit fabric was lovely to work with albeit on the thin side. I am definitely going to make another one when I can get my hands on some sweatshirt fabric at a reasonable price. Suggestions are welcome for sweatshirt fabric resources in the EU!

The Facts
⁃ Fabric: 1.5m x 1.5m striped knit jersey from TST-Stoffen (at Stoffmarkt Holland fabric market)

⁃ Pattern: Iris Pullover from Schnittchen (has link to photo instructions)

Also, check out some of the free patterns on the site here.

⁃ Year: 2012?
⁃ Notions: none
⁃ Time to complete: 4 hours
⁃ First worn: Nov. 16, 2012
⁃ Wear again? YES, I love it. It's really comfy.
⁃ Total price: 5 EUR for the fabric

I love the way this pattern turned out. I love the over-long sleeves so I can hide my hands inside the cuffs, and the long body so it covers everything.

Possible Mods for next time
It's too bad I didn't have a little more of the fabric, otherwise I'd have made it with the hoodie. (Instead, with the little extra I had left, I'll be making some undies.)
I think I may also include a thumb gusset so I can stick my thumbs in the cuff and use the cuffs like pseudo-gloves. Why not?

Overall Review

The Iris Pullover pattern is do-able for beginners with a machine that has a zigzag and a straight stitch. Only special tool needed was a needle for elastics. I used a Schmetz Stretch 75/11 needle.

Happy Sewing!

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