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I love both options one of these days I want to make that long-sleeved maxi with the big ol front slit, YES PLEASE but for now, the short view with flutter sleeves has totally been my jam. I wont go into detail about fitting these; but you can read my Ginger Jeans tag to see previous posts about what fitting changes I have made to these jeans over time. Workroom Social also speeds things up by having the patterns pre-traced and cut, and also providing lunch in the studio. I can see why this pattern has been so popular its fantastic! (on the cherry dress, its slightly high, so the bust gapes unless I pin it closed). ** Note: the rayon fabric used in this post was given to me by Workroom Social, with no requirement to post a review or finished product. I found out she was originally from Nashville, even, which I thought was an interesting coincidence. Something about that collar, dude! Or take a break! For fun, I timed myself the first pair took 52 minutes, but by the time I sewed that last pair I was actually down to 32 minutes! I only washed my samples once in cold water, and we all ended up with blue hands during class (true story; I went on a date immediately after the first night of my Nashville class and he totally called me out on that shit about halfway through haha). I can get a little bit of a fix when I run a Jeans Workshop, but its not the saaaaaame, you know? If that means I have to repeat myself 10 times during a class, thats ok (seriously, youre not going to fluster or bother me haha)! ), but its a touch more manageable to sew. Itll change your life! Q: Will you come to (my state) and teach a workshop? Finally, I sewed a flat hook and eye at the waist seam (I think this looks more polished than putting a button right there, plus, its easier to wear a belt with this dress when its flat right there), and added chain loops to the side seams (for the aforementioned belt). Now fold the short ends of your waistband in half, with right sides facing, and the connecting line of stitching (not the understitching) right along the top of the fold. FIT: This is a mid-rise fit (right below the bellybutton), with a close fit through the hip and thigh, with a bit of extra room for the calf. I have the hems rolled up in these pictures, but Ive been wearing them full length lately. I love getting emails! Its a Grainline Studio Hemlock Tee (which is free if you join their newsletter). I spent an hour or so crawling the store digging around the silks, revisiting the sale section, admiring all the lace trims. It took some practice to find that sweet spot, but its pretty really life-changing in terms of being able to wear button-up anything and have it fit properly across the bust without gaping. I figured that since the bodice has a cross-over front, it allows just *barely* enough room for me to wriggle in. This helps them not only choose the correct size to start, but also gives the ability to do basic fitting adjustments without the need to make a muslin. Any fabric can be pants fabric if you put your mind to it! After 5-10 washes they soften up considerably. Im a designer, you guys. A: I actually dont have any control over this! To get everything sewn up in a timely fashion, I had to set things in stages. I keep loads of it in my stash and highly recommend all the shops I teach at to carry it for my workshops! All those fees go into the cost of the class, not to mention whatever the shop/studio needs to charge in order to keep their doors open. These were still on the snug side when I first put them on, but thankfully the fabric has relaxed and I think the fit looks pretty good now. By the way, I took these photos in my new front yard! Whether you want to start a coat, focus on fitting, learn how to sew a perfect collared shirt, tackle your first bra, or just sit in a beautiful sewing shop surrounded by creative energy with a teacher on hand to answer any oh-shit-what-do-I-do-next questions this is the workshop for you! I really really love wearing that dress the style looks pulled together, the fabric feels great in the heat, and the print makes me so happy! The fabric costs around $15/yard and is super accessible most fabric stores carry Robert Kaufman! Oh, and one more thing (sorry) Indie Stitches is closing shop, and all patterns are currently on sale for $15 AUS (which my currency convertor tells me is a little under $11 USD woohoo). I like that its a medium blue color, instead of the dark wash that most shops carry. I actually didnt wear this at all until last month for Easter Sunday brunch with my family! I made a size 0 with no alterations including to the length (tall people beware! I ripped out my stitches several times before I got it right and even still, its not my best work, but its passable. After I had everything cut, sewing was pretty simple and fun! This week, I want to focus on the Claryville Jeans, a pattern from Workroom Social. Nope! February 24-26, 2017 Its an 8.6oz stretch denim, which is a hair lighter than most of the Cone Mills that people buy (I personally prefer the lighter weight, I find it more comfortable!). ), but the pattern is designed for low to no stretch. I actually sewed an earlier version of the pattern (before it was finalized), but I do like the small updates of the new one better! I use Soak Wash for all my hand-washing needs lingerie, clothing, etc because you dont have to rinse it. Then when you go home and make that next pair of jeans thats when you can work on the perfection side! Come to Brooklyn and take the Pants Making class, ok? I still have a little bit of availability for the second half of 2018 I am especially interested in teaching on the west coast or in the UK! I used light weight woven fusible interfacing for the collar, collar stand, and button band this one from Workroom Social. You will rip your pockets far before your jeans show even an inkling of wear. In other news I just had some more classes listed! Ive probably sewn a thousand of those Marlena tanks, no lie, so putting this one together was like second nature (but not as fun on a non-industrial machine, ha!). Workroom Social, Brooklyn, NY. When it comes to this much of a contrast, you want to be *really* certain that your stitching is going to be as close to perfect as you can get it, since its so visible. Since I do these workshops as a guest instructor, its up to the owner to determine the price which is based on a variety of factors, including the cost of getting me over there to begin with. Sew across the short end to close. Each sample is sewn using the key pieces necessary for fit front and back legs, yoke, full fly (zipper, shield, etc), and waistband. The best of both worlds! It will look totally wrong at this point. It looks very designer to me. Two down, one more to go! Im going to wear these a bit more and see if that happens with this fabric, before I slice up the calf and add more room on future pairs. The topstitching thread is Mara 70, which is THE BEST topstitching thread imo. Tags: camp workroom social, completed, deer and doe, dress, magnolia dress, rayon, workroom social, workroom social fabrics. Mine is a lot more flared than the original inspiration- which is perfect in this drapey silk (seriously, Ive never seen a raw silk this thin and drapey and omg I love it so much). That post is from 2010, btw, see what I mean? This pattern is the Alder Shirtdress from Grainline Studio, in view B. I will confess that I wasnt crazy about view B when the pattern was first released but after seeing several versions made in drapey fabric, I was sold. I actually didnt quite *quite* enough of my polka dot bias facing, wah! With that being said I am feeling this weird urge to wrap up all my projects for 2016 before the year ends (and I also feel bad for doing 2 review posts back-to-back, sorry friends), so this is the project Im sharing today! However, I was skimping on yardage as the pattern calls for closer to 3 yards, and I only had 2. They are taking pre-orders now through tomorrow, which an expected ship date of 2/15/17. That being said, cutting down on the bleed does not actually fade the color. In case you forgot, I still really love making pants. I knew I wanted another shirtdress with this fabric, but I didnt necessarily want to duplicate the Alder- which is why I landed on McCalls 7351. So anyway, here are the details on my new samples: I generally prefer the look of bartacks over rivets, anyway. Speaking of buttons arent they a good color match for those eyes? This cut down significantly on the amount of bleed that I got, although they still bleed a tiny bit (not enough to damage, say, the upholstery in my car but I do still notice a blue tint on my fingernails). . My workshops at Workroom Social tend to sell out pretty quickly the jeans one in particular is quite popular! After some internal debate as well as a few conversations with Jennifer about my plans (I wanted her blessing before I did anything I am not in the business of stepping on anyones toes here, yall) I decided to bite the bullet and make up my own batch of Ginger Jeans samples. If you are a local shop who would like to discuss dates for 2019, please get in touch with me via email. The Ames Jeans pattern from Cashmerette is available in sizes 12-28 and for two different body types (apple or pear fit). My favorite part, though, is the back pockets! Ok, Ill be back soon to discuss my jeans made with the Robert Kaufman fabric! I found those at Textile Fabrics, and thankfully, they were the cheap kind on a card so they were pretty inexpensive The topstitching thread was in my stash again, a surprisingly perfect match. Part of this is due to budget restraints (both monetary and in the sense of ok Lauren just how many pairs of jeans do you really need? First things first the pattern is Butterick 5526, yes Ive made it like a dozen times (see my tag for all my renditions of this pattern!) Most rayons are closer to 45, which means you need more fabric to make stuff (and some patterns wont work with the narrower width). It provides the right amount of support, but doesnt interfere with the rayons drape. Choose either Friday Sunday (Update: The weekend is now sold out!) These are still super dark, even with all that hot washing. and Im especially receptive to anything that fulfills a personal style need in my own wardrobe. Maybe that will change in the future), and part is just because I know its a losing battle to try to keep up with everything as it gets released. You cant really compare them, Im sorry. ), Master Class: Make Your Own Jeans Workshop, Cone Mills just closed its White Oak plant at the end of 2017, incredible sewing machine dealer + repairshop, I made it last year in a fun cherry rayon print, Completed: Lemon Print Rayon Challis AlderDress, Gertie use a particularly gorgeous one to make a dress, Jen posted a tutorial on how to sew a French seam on a right angle, see my tag for all my renditions of this pattern, New Workshops for 2017! Ha! Ive been looking for a couple years now for a good non-stretch jeans pattern that will easily transition into shorts. Actually, I hand wash this shirt quite frequently not because it necessarily needs it, but because I rarely wear white so I never have a full load when its time to wash. As much as I am not careful with my laundry, I am careful about not mixing my precious whites with darks that could potentially dye them. My samples are View B, the high-waisted, skinny leg version. Think topstitching, setting rivets and buttons, flawlessly sewing a zip fly and perfect waistband. I spent a few days in San Francisco at the beginning of this year, and while I had some fun things planned (like going to the Computer History Museum and nerding out so hard), I didnt even consider my fabric shopping options bc I figured anything worth visiting would be in Los Angeles. It can be a bit confusing if youre not used to it but it does admittedly have a nicer finish, I think! This is why I rarely have photos from classes (unless someone else took them), or post on social media during my classes Im not using my phone in class because I want to be 100% involved with my students. Fabric: Hey, heres a surprise for you I didnt use Cone Mills Denim to make my samples. This fabric is usually around $20 for a single yard, so I definitely got a good price on this piece! I will admit, I didnt get to wear these as much as I had anticipated because its been soooo hot here, but theyve finally had their place in the spotlight these past couple of weeks. Jeans Making has been pretty popular and I am excited to take this class ~on the road~ since I realize that not everyone can come up to NYC to take a sewing class (and also, Im selfish and I like to travel haha). The fit is slightly loose which is perfect for warm days, and looks absolutely beautiful when made up in a fabric with a soft drape. Everything that makes the class happen including that giant stash of pre-made muslins that students try on the first day is handled by WS. Classes at Workroom Social are 2 full days. As someone who specializes in teaching Sew Your Own Jeans Weekend Workshops, Im admittedly not the best at trying out new jeans patterns when they get released. This fabric ticks all my boxes its a unique novelty print that doesnt look like a quilting cotton (sorry, quilting cotton lovers that just aint my jam) *and* its in the softest, drapiest rayon challis. Im back with another jeans post! I actually used linen to make these a beautiful marled gray-and-white bottomweight 100% linen that I picked up at my local fabric shop, Textile Fabrics, during one of their big sales. Q: Why are these workshops so expensive? In the past (lol once), I squeezed in a workshop while I was overseas and that was awesome but Im probably not going to do that again, as I kind of want to spend my vacation well, vacationing! I also came into a little surprise when I realized that I didnt have a long enough invisible zipper for the side seam! Not one to be defeated by something as silly as fabric requirements (pfft), I spent a couple hours one evening working on a giant puzzle of fitting every single pattern piece on my fabric. This was a huge remnant I think I paid $20 for 3 yards. As much as Ive sewn this pattern up before and taught this class soo many times, yall. Have a great day, everyone! Ive mentioned before that Im a die hard when it comes to super tight, stretchy pants. Fit-wise, these are great for me right out of the envelope. To do this, I drew the lines with chalk and a ruler, and stitched over them with topstitching thread. Yes, you are there to learn and we want you to learn as much as you can and feel empowered by your knowledge! Jen posted a tutorial on how to sew a French seam on a right angle, which was very helpful, but I still managed to fuck it up somehow idk. ), and of course a shitty little thread nest in there #honestsewing. Generally I dont recommend using a zipper that is that much drastically shorter than what you need, but in my case it worked out pretty well. It is softer and has more stretch. Trust. I understand that not everyone can afford to spend so much money on a sewing weekend, but, thats part of the deal when you bring in a non-local instructor. (and also in a green colorway if navy aint your jam!). Ginger Jeans Workshop A: You know, Ive wanted to but for whatever reason, local classes dont really get a great turnout! Where we focus on construction with jeans-making, pants-making is more about fit! This ended up working out perfectly because Workroom Social is moving toward offering a different pattern for future jeans classes (something that is a bit more size-inclusive than the Ginger because, as Im sure you know, there are plenty of people who fall outside the max size range in that pattern), so I can continue to offer workshops that feature this specific pattern without being in competition with other workshops that I teach. They are HUGE and super deep! . What I can tell you is some of the key features of this pattern (this is all in the official description of the pattern, btw, which most companies should be including anyway! I have always hated hand-washing, but this stuff makes it so much less of a pain! See yall laters! I am no longer at the point in my life where I like something and feel like I need to own multiples of them in every color, however, I did want to make another one of this dress in another fun rayon fabric. My fabric is a medium weight Cone Mills denim that has been sitting my stash for probably about 3 years now. The only thing I changed with my solo jeans classes is the time involved. One last thing, I have ONE MORE jeans workshop for 2017, and its coming soooon!! Personally, I find it way more comfortable! Then, starting with the largest size and working my way down I sewed each pair of jeans from start to finish. This makes my classes 2.5 days, but those extra hours make a big difference (plus it makes things a little easier if youre traveling to take the class you can fly in that morning). I had somehow managed to completely jack up the timing my needle was hitting the needle threader on its way up, and not picking up the bobbin thread. I have taught this class for a few years now, and it just gets better every time I come back! Q: Why dont you teach these workshops in Nashville? The back is my favorite part! BODY TYPE: This pattern is designed to fit a pear or hourglass shape; i.e., one with a large hip-to-waist ratio. I find Megan Nielsen patterns to fit me pretty accurately right out of the envelope, so I threw caution to the wind and cut this shit straight out of my denim without making a test version first. I just show up to teach the class I cant take this class on the road because its not really my class to run off with (yes, I understand that pants-making isnt exactly proprietary here; its more about being respectful for what Jennifer has built and not moonlighting it behind her back) Also, Jennifer is my assistant in that class I cant teach it without her! As always, let me know if you have questions and I will do my best to answer them! It just occurred to me yesterday that I never shared my Ginger Jeans that I made for my upcoming workshops! Im sorry. Finish early? This was fine at Workroom Social because they were able to obtain rolls of the denim to provide to students as a kit, but yall I live in a small 2 bedroom house with limited storage, and I travel for my workshops. Theres a reason why my sewing industry friends call me Speedy . Or we can drink and hang out and celebrate! Id never been in Britex, but its a beautiful store with lots of incredible fabrics. I mad the size 6 same as last time but only shortened the skirt a couple of inches (I have no idea how much I shortened the skirt before I just wrote in my post quite a bit whatever the hell that means. I especially love that the designs are a bit more grown-up, and in darker colors (that lemon print needs to get in my life!). Since the fabric is non-stretch, it does start out quite tight (I wouldnt say that it is necessarily uncomfortable, but it is restrictive especially in comparison to how stretch jeans feel!) My quick muslin showed that I did not need any fitting adjustments, however, this rayon is much floatier than the cotton muslin I used and required a little bit of extra tweaking as I sewed. If this dress looks familiar, its because I made it last year in a fun cherry rayon print. I love this pattern I love the fit on me and I love how it looks in pretty much any fabric, although my personal fave is something lightweight with a soft drape. So heres a mini tutorial: Assemble your waistband as normal (sew the waistband to the facing along the top and understitch one side), then press the seam allowance of the WAISTBAND (the side that is not understitched) under to the inside. These are the small pockets), and the extra calf room (lord knows I need it). This pattern is pretty similar to a button-up pattern, although it lacks a back yoke (I was able to draft one for my Tencel B5526, which wasnt difficult). This post is all about the INCREDIBLE KITTY RAYON CHALLIS FABRIC. This is another one of my 2.5 day workshops where we will make Ginger Jeans! Washed vs Unwashed: Plain and simple, denim feels and fits differently when its washed. If you follow my Instagram, you may have noticed the madness when I decided to sew 11 pairs of jeans in mid-December. Im coming back to NYC for another round of jeans and pants making (basically Im coming for your butts)! I may or may not have fangirled for like 2 weeks straight haha. The fabric! As I mentioned in my samples post, I chose this denim specifically because it was affordable, easy to source, and is great quality that is comparable to Cone Mills. I dont know if there is another person (other than Heather herself, obviously!) The denim I used is Robert Kaufman Super Stretch denim! This 2.5 day workshop will cover everything you need to make your own pair of Ginger Jeans , Jeans Making Sewing Intensive So the short answer is, yes, this fabric (or any fabrics from the Workroom Social fabrics line) was a great match for this pattern. Dont carry a white purse, save your white undies for a different pair of pants, and for the love of god do not wash these in a load with anything but black fabric. Also, I took a lot of photos so youll just have to suffer through them. With an ultra-high rise and four leg options (slim, straight, wide, and shorts), these are made with non-stretch denim and look like your classic jeans from the 70s/80s. For these jeans, I washed + dried the denim three times before I cut it twice with very hot water, and once with cold. ), so Im currently hunkering down in pants + a hoodie. I am lucky that we have an incredible sewing machine dealer + repairshop in the area, so I brought it to him and he was able to get everything fixed and back to normal by the next morning! Absolutely perfect for this jeans pattern. Just a quick update to let yall know about a few workshops upcoming for the beginning of 2017! I topstitched the pockets with some fun little swirlies, which I then mimicked on the leather waistband patch. It is sturdy, it is colorful, it is inexpensive and easy to source whats not to love? Jennifer had mentioned a few times in the past to flip and attach the facing first, then topstitch from the outside which Ive done before with other garments when its in the round, but I couldnt get a clean finish right at the zipper opening. I used a beautiful striped rayon knit from Finch, which I bought when I was there last year for a workshop. I decided to sew the dress entirely with French seams, as I love a good French seam in rayon. I used French seams to assemble, then topstitched them down so they looked like flat-felled seams (easier to do on this rayon than a true flat-felled seam, and prettier and stronger than a mock-flat-fell). Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. One thing I see a lot of students bring to class is cotton lawn (Liberty is especially popular for this) my biggest advice is DO NOT DO THIS. I press about a scant less than the seam allowance so a 5/8 seam allowance gets pressed a little between 1/2 and 5/8 (this allows the waistband to fully cover your stitching). I have taught this class several times at Workroom Social, and learned a lot about teaching these workshops what works, what doesnt work, and what I might want to change for my own classes (very little- like I said, Jennifer is VERY good at what she does! The girl working the button counter spent foreeeever with me trying to find a set of matching buttons (they were all just dumped in a jar) and we had a great chat while digging through the beautiful buttons.

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