Ali Clarke Apr 15

I used to sew clothes, but for a long time now my only sewing projects have been for household items like quilts, throws and bags, or mending.

But I’ve been inspired by talented friends here - especially @craftygardennz @zeborah and @YGathGoch - and now I’m going to have a go at making this pixie coat! The last time I made a coat was probably in the 1980s 😆 Luckily the pattern comes with excellent instructions.

#sewing #MakeItYourself

https://www.twigandtale.com/products/pixie-coat-women-curved-fit-digital-pattern-video-class?variant=46563971236135

Pixie Coat Sewing Pattern - Women's/Curved Fit

Show threadAli Clarke Apr 15

I’ve got a formal wool coat that I never wear, so I’m going to try and use some of the fabric from that for the new coat. The old one has a lot of panels so some jiggery-pokery will be needed with sewing skinny bits together to make it work. Maybe I’ll use it for the hood, pockets and sleeves.

It will be a slow process because fatigue. Yesterday I bought the digital pattern. Today I printed the 40-something A4 pages of pattern pieces, and figured out which size to make. Tomorrow I will tape all those bits of paper together and separate each pattern piece! Then I will investigate what I can do with the old coat and how much more fabric I need.

Maybe I will head into town to find fabric on Friday. I think I’ll check if Stitch Kitchen has any recycled fabric I can use first. It’s fun starting a new project!

Thank you fedi friends for the inspiration 💚

#sewing

Show threadCrafty Gardener NZApr 15
@simplicitarian There's places online now where you can send the A0 sheets to to print off the patterns. I think Warehouse Stationery does it in Dunedin.
Show threadAli Clarke 
@craftygardennz I considered investigating that, but decided to be frugal and do the A4 at home thing! I might change my mind if I have trouble piecing everything together 😆
Apr 15 at 7:00amWeb
Show threadCrafty Gardener NZApr 15
@simplicitarian I guess it all depends how many A4 pages you've printed and how much ink you used, and how much cellotape you will use 🤣
Show threadschweerelosApr 16
@simplicitarian @craftygardennz chch sews prints a0 for $6 per page. Miss Maude Sewing for $6.70; not sure about shipping. Both know what they’re doing so you can ask for size layers to be turned on/off etc and they’ll know how to make sure the scale is right - I’d think warehouse stationery is more luck of the draw. I use a projector now but have had chch sew print for me before.
Show threadAli Clarke Apr 16
@schweerelos @craftygardennz Good to know, thanks!
Show threadCrafty Gardener NZApr 16
@schweerelos @simplicitarian There's also Holland Road Yarn Company and Niche Print which is part of Made Marion in Wellington.