tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78132128172912638932024-03-23T11:42:49.619+01:00Small Thingson my way from self-taught sewist to pattern designerLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-43437654033925837602015-12-09T16:13:00.001+01:002015-12-09T16:13:25.320+01:00New Pattern: Zircon Sweater/Dress + Big SaleA warm welcome to our new pattern, the Zircon Sweater/Dress! Read all about it <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/introducing-zircon-sweaterdress/" target="_blank">on our blog</a> or go right over <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/shop/zircon-sweaterdress/" target="_blank">to the shop</a>. We also have a big sale: 20% off on all our patterns! Through Sunday Dec. 13th.<br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-57343676576936948082015-05-21T15:14:00.000+02:002015-05-21T15:14:02.259+02:00New Pattern: The Onyx Shirt!Toaday we launched our third pattern, <b><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/shop/onyx-shirt/" target="_blank">the Onyx Shirt</a></b>! It's our take on the woven T-shirt, but it's more than that! View A has a T-shirt length, high neckline, short sleeves and cuffs with epaulet. View B is a sleeveless cropped top with narrow waist darts and a high-low hem. Sleeves, necklines and cuffs are interchangeable between views so you can customise the look you want!<br />
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It's the perfect breezy top for warm summer days. <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/shop/onyx-shirt/" target="_blank">Go check it out in our shop</a>, it's available for <b>15% off</b> until Sunday 12:00 CET.<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-42315792915810338442015-03-10T09:19:00.002+01:002015-04-11T22:48:15.042+02:00Goings on at Paprika PatternsHere's a list of posts you've missed if you havent switched to our <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/blog/" target="_blank">new blog</a> yet!<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/jade-skirt-2-0-now/" target="_blank">The Jade Re-release</a>: improved design and more sizes!</li>
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<li>How to do an FBA on a princess seam like the Jasper Sweater/Dress, <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/princess-seam-full-bust-adjustment-pt-1/" target="_blank">part 1</a> and <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/princess-seam-full-bust-adjustment-pt-2/" target="_blank">part 2</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/make-smaller-jasper-hood/" target="_blank">How to make a smaller Jasper Hood</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/share-your-jades-jaspers/" target="_blank">How and Where to Share Your Jades and Jaspers</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/hema-raglan-sweater/" target="_blank">HEMA Raglan Sweater</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/knitting/" target="_blank">What I'm Knitting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/idea-romance/" target="_blank">What we did on Valentine's day</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/pattern-magic-cowl-back-tee/" target="_blank">Pattern Magic: Cowl Back Tee</a></li>
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-81062100669907251612015-01-27T20:44:00.000+01:002015-01-27T20:44:10.223+01:00New Pattern Release!Hurray, we've released our second pattern, the <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/shop/jasper-sweaterdress/" target="_blank">Jasper Sweater/Dress</a>!<br />
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What started as the yellow hoodie has now become an actual pattern with a lot more design details than the original. More flattering, better thought through, a sweater and a dress version, and a collar option next to the big hood!<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-67499842992765842802015-01-05T09:50:00.000+01:002015-01-05T09:50:38.767+01:00What's NewHappy New Year to you!<br />
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Here's some stuff you might have missed.<br />
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I started a series on how we're building our own home. It's a rather unusual one, and there's a lot of sewing involved! There's three posts so far:<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/building-home-construction/" target="_blank">BOH: Construction</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/building-home-meet-mrs-pfaff/" target="_blank">BOH: Meet Mrs. Pfaff</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/fallwinter-wardrobe-paris/" target="_blank">Winter Wardrobe & Paris</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/assemble-pdf-patterns/" target="_blank">How to Assemble PDF Patterns</a></li>
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-42477690416962883732014-11-26T11:17:00.000+01:002014-11-26T11:17:33.666+01:00Have you switched yet? In case you're still reading this: it's time to move on :)<br />
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What you've missed if you haven't switched to the <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/blog/" target="_blank">new blog</a> yet:<br />
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<li>A tutorial on <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/adjust-length-jade-skirt/" target="_blank">how to lengthen the Jade Skirt</a></li>
<li>A tutorial on how to create an <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/elasticated-waistband/" target="_blank">elasticated waistband</a> for more support</li>
<li>A post on <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/expect-paprika-patterns/" target="_blank">what you can expect from us and our patterns</a></li>
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<li>The first outfit for my fall/winter wardrobe, a <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/mustard-jade-sloppy-stripes/" target="_blank">mustard Jade and a striped Sloppy Josephine</a></li>
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-55582083262308076852014-10-28T20:13:00.002+01:002014-10-28T20:13:18.848+01:00Looking for Testers & ReviewersI'll give you the short version below, more on the <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/pattern-testing-reviewing/" target="_blank">new blog</a>:<br />
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<li>Testers have to have a bit of experience, a blog is not necessary</li>
<li>Reviewers don't have to have experience, but an online presence like a blog is necessary</li>
<li>We're looking for people in the size range of 31.5"- 49" bust (80-124cm)</li>
<li>If you want to get on the list, fill out <a href="http://docs.google.com/forms/d/16NmoF6mJtBCyaM3pJbm_LjONgVsQ_timHW5au2x34cc/viewform" target="_blank">this form</a></li>
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<li>The Jade Skirt launch! Find the pattern <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/shop/jade-skirt/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, the post about it <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/new-pattern-jade-skirt/" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/recommended-fabric/" target="_blank">Recommended Fabric</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/choosing-the-right-size/" target="_blank">Choosing the right size</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/drafting-in-between-sizes/" target="_blank">How to draft in between sizes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/how-to-fold-the-jade-skirt/" target="_blank">How to fold the Jade front</a> (with a video)</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/diamonds-wild-tame/" target="_blank">Diamond Archer</a></li>
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-52719622981944597132014-10-17T20:01:00.002+02:002014-10-17T20:01:56.649+02:00Diamond ArcherAgain just a notifier that there's a <a href="https://www.paprikapatterns.com/diamonds-wild-tame/" target="_blank">new post</a> up on <a href="http://paprikapatterns.com/">paprikapatterns.com</a>. <br />
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What was supposed to be one year became two years, and then I just kept going. I haven’t become as good as I want to be yet, there is always so much to learn! But there's progress with every project. And something happened that I never even expected when I started: I became part of this amazing sewing community that just keeps on growing. I never knew there would be so many awesome and kind people out there that are so passionate about the same thing and who just keep creating and innovating ways to interact, and to teach, and to learn. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Working in the afternoon sun</td></tr>
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The two major things this past year have been trying to get started with our own patterns, and of course moving out of our house and into the truck, travelling Europe. Not as easy a combination as we initially thought! When you look at the amount of hours in a day it’s possible and we did find a way where we had most afternoons for ourselves. But in a time-sense it’s very different from each other: with a business you’re always thinking ahead, planning and creating for a point in the future. When you’re travelling you want to be in the moment, not worry about past or future and just enjoy the place and time you are at right now. Switching between these two was difficult at first but after a couple of months we found a kind of balance. However, you’re still giving up a little on both sides: you find yourself discussing business strategies while working in the vineyards at sunrise, and mentally reluctant to think ahead more than a month when it comes to new pattern releases. <br />
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Understand that I’m not whining or complaining: the past year has been really really awesome in many ways :) It’s just also been a learning experience, and I came to realise how much I want Paprika Patterns to succeed. I really can’t wait to start working full time and make all these ideas come true as fast as possible. Luckily for workaholic-me we’re about to settle down (for now) in France, where we’ll be living in a yurt this winter. A whole different story that you’ll probably hear more about in the coming months :). <br />
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When we were staying in Italy Stef broke his collar bone and we had to stay in this one place for 2,5 months instead of the one month we planned. Since we weren't wwoofing anymore there was enough time for other things and Noella, the girl we were staying with wanted to learn how to sew. It was so much fun to teach her, she was so exhilarated after making her first leggings. The first project we did was to make a simple jersey maxi skirt, and because I had some black jersey I decided to make one for myself too. The result was ok, it was perfect in the sense that it fit well and the outcome was exactly as it should be. I didn't find it that practical though, so I pulled up the hem to make it into a kind of bubble skirt. <br />
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It’s more practical that way and I like the tapered silhouette. I gathered the front toward the center to take some fullness out of the hips, and left the back evenly gathered across the waistband. I even got some compliments on it even though it’s such a simple skirt. The problem for me with this skirt is that I got no satisfaction out of making it. It’s just too simple! I had become used to pushing myself a little with everything I made, getting better at a technique or trying something new with every pattern. This make had nothing new: it’s just two side seams, some shirring (my favourite way of gathering) and a waistband. Boring! <br />
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That’s when I realised: I’ve outgrown these beginners projects. I didn't think about this because it seems only such a short time ago that I would make these kind of things. I can understand how a woven skirt can give you more satisfaction because at least there’s a zipper involved. I made a simple linen one for Noella at the same time and that was much more satisfying. So when I see this skirt I think: meh. This didn't bring me anything but an ok skirt, and apparently that isn't enough anymore. <br />
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And as I have outgrown beginners projects, so I have also outgrown this blog. I haven’t felt as much at home here for a while now as I used to. I have even felt reluctant to blog here because of that. A lot of stuff has been documented here and I will keep that, but it’s time to move on! The first part of the Paprika Patterns website is online now, and from this point on I’ll blog over there. And I really hope you’ve enjoyed this blog enough to move with me! A blog is nothing much without it’s readers and I am so very grateful for your support over these past years. I still get really excited when I read your comments and see the stats. To know that you're there, reading, has been my justification to continue and to take the next step towards pattern making. THANK YOU. Now before I get too sappy, hop on over to the new blog and add it to your reader! :) You'll find a new post there with the <a href="http://www.paprikapatterns.com/lab/4-years-sewing-roundup/">annual roundup</a> I like to do. I hope to see you there! Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-519428479362816532014-07-08T12:00:00.000+02:002014-07-08T12:00:08.888+02:00Negroni the Second Part two of the quest to create the Perfect Shirt for Stef! I can already tell you that there will be a part 3 somewhere in the future, because this one still needs some fine-tuning. For the second and what I hoped to be the final version I used a medium weight linen-viscose blend. The viscose gives the linen some stability and also some stretch, which makes for a lovely fluid fabric. I bought it in Italy for pretty cheap, but in this case that doesn't say much about the quality. I only got 2 meters instead of the recommended 2 7/8 yards, but it worked without too much trouble. I almost ruined this fabric by using the wrong detergent (a homemade one made from wood ashes). It has some light discolouring stains because of this, but they're pretty evenly spread out and Stef doesn't mind.<br />
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The adjustments I made were first to go down a size everywhere except the neckline. I sewed it up until the joining of the side seams and sleeves, and then did a fitting. It seemed good so I did the flat felled seams, proceeded with the cuffs, buttons and buttonholes, etc. But then when he tried it on it seemed too big again, at the waist but also the sleeves were a bit baggy. I apparently didn't pay enough attention, and so had to take out the flat felled seams again. I took in the sleeves and sides without altering the armhole, for about 2 cm on each side. I'll probably have to taper towards S at the waist next time. The shoulders are much better, although I think I'll take the armholes in just 0,5 cm (1/4") at the front.<br />
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The back looks a lot better with the 2cm dowagers hump adjustment. It hangs more towards the body at the center back, and the draglines at the armhole have diminished. I lowered the yoke by 1 cm, but I think it could use another cm. I topstitched it because that gives it a more finished look imo. The plackets turned out very nice, I'm getting better at sewing them and I enjoy trying to sew them as neat as possible.<br />
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The 6 buttons are definitely better than 5, no gaping when he moves. I do still need to reposition the buttons a bit, the fronts are slightly uneven as the pockets are showing. This shirt still needs some fine-tuning, but I'm happy with how it turned out and so is Stef! Next time I actually want to try and give it an under collar and a standard button placket. Peter of MPB has done <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2011/02/mens-shirt-sew-along-12-new-collar-for.html" target="_blank">a tutorial</a> on this for the Negroni. The clean lines of the front are nice but the facing adds more bulk at the neckline and front than necessary. There's a soft cotton plaid waiting for me at my mom's that would make a perfect winter shirt. The quest for the perfect shirt is put on hold for now, but I'll get back to it this fall!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-69254883776191400992014-07-01T15:34:00.000+02:002014-07-01T16:23:43.512+02:00Negroni the FirstSewing for Stef has become something I actually like. He wants to have his clothes <i>just so</i>, which means that I have to be precise and not stop until it is exactly how he wants it. I don't have to sew for him often, fortunately he holds the philosophy that all you need is one good version of everything. His favourite item to wear is a button down shirt, and since that is quite a lot of work I promised him one for his birthday. I know already he has some specific issues around his shoulders so I made a toile first, using a cheap blue cotton. The pattern we chose is <a href="https://www.colettepatterns.com/sewing/negroni" target="_blank">Colette's Negroni</a>. The instructions are very clear and it was interesting to compare construction techniques with the Archer. I chose size L based on his measurements, but either this shirt has a lot of ease or I measured him wrong because it came out way too big. I'll walk through the issues and solutions below, and the next post I'll show you the improved second version. <br />
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When I first tried it on him as it was after basting the side seams, it was gigantic. It was basically too big everywhere but the neckline. The only adjustments I made in this shirt were to shorten the sleeves by 2,5 cm (1") and taking in the side seams (both bodice and sleeve) by 8 cm (3.5") in total, which made it kind of wearable. It was too bad I had already sewn the plackets by then because now he has some trouble rolling up the sleeves. The shoulder seam is hanging off his shoulder too but I didn't want to go as far as taking out the flat felled seams, since it was a toile after all. It should be higher up by about 2 cm ( a little less than 1"). <br />
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When it turns out too big you know you just have to size down, but what I don't get with this design is that it has only 5 buttons. This makes for big gaps every time he moves and makes the shirt more bulky looking. I've seen other people also use 6 buttons instead of 5 and I think this shirt really needs 6.<br />
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On to the back! There's a couple of things that could be improved here. First of all, there are some diagonal lines running from the pleats to the armhole. Sometimes this could be the result of sloping shoulders, and then the solution is to taper off the back towards the armhole along the top, lowering the armhole at the same time. (Peter from MPB writes about that <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2011/02/mens-shirt-sew-along-15-addressing-fit.html" target="_blank">here</a>). In Stef's case I suspected it could also be the result of his rounded back, or dowagers hump. Seen from the side his back has an S shape. Because his shoulder blades kind of stick out, they pull up the fabric at the center back. The fabric pulls at the armholes because of that, and it also swings outward at the hem. By giving him more room in that area the diagonal creases should disappear, and the fabric should have more room to follow the curve of his back downward. Another tip I got from a professional seamstress we met a couple of weeks ago was to extend the yoke down by 2 cm. This doesn't do much for the fit but it would look better proportionally. Next up: the improved version!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-20469074566840075542014-06-20T20:53:00.000+02:002014-06-20T23:40:09.558+02:00Summer OutfitI’ve started to read Sarai’s series <a href="http://www.coletterie.com/wardrobe-architect/the-wardrobe-architect" target="_blank">The Wardrobe Architect</a> and could very much relate to her first post. I am too much led by shiny fabrics instead of looking at how to complement my existing wardrobe. I make too much stand alone pieces that don’t go with much else in either fabric, colour, print or style. The result is a wardrobe without cohesion and time lost each morning when choosing what to wear. This outfit is a start to fixing my wardrobe. <br />
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I started with the top. I have discovered the bliss of wearing lightweight wovens instead of jersey in hot weather and this top was what I needed for the hot weather we’d been having in Slovenia. I found the fabric in an amazing store in Italy. I wasn't sure the print and the red would work on me but I took the gamble. The pattern is self drafted, a simple loose fitting top with dropped shoulders. I used facings instead of bias tape at the neckline and armholes and I really like the result. I have managed to get nice flat bias necklines using <a href="http://grainlinestudio.com/2012/02/15/sewing-tutorial-getting-flat-bias-necklines/" target="_blank">Grainlines' method</a>, but a facing is still much easier. A tiny rolled hem done by machine to top it off and it made for a quick and nicely finished garment. The only problem with this top was that I had only jeans to wear them with. I decided to fill that wardrobe gap with something that could also go with other things my wardrobe. <br />
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Grey is the perfect basic colour for this and I already had the perfect summer fabric. Originally the grey linen was destined to be the same kind of top, but when I put these fabrics together I really wanted to be able to wear them together. I thought of a half circle skirt but reckoned I’d get much more wear out of shorts. Practicality is a factor now more than ever and I also haven’t made much pants and I want to get better at that. The pattern is self drafted but even though they are based on my measurements I had some big fit issues. They looked ridiculous and much too big when I first put them on. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to fix it as I had heard scary stories about how hard it is to fit pants. <br />
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In the end I didn't manage to make them perfect, but at least they are wearable. I’ll keep it short: I let out the crotch (which in the case of crotch seams means it moved up), took in side seams, fixed the gaping back and took in the back leg inseams. To see where exactly the issues were and how to solve that with which seams was a nice puzzle to solve. I copied the position and measurements of the yoke and back pockets from my jeans and I think the back looks rather nice. There’s a little bump still in the center back seam though, not sure where that comes from. The fly is wrong though: it should be right over left but I copied them from my jeans which are left over right. Ah well, I doubt I'll get comments on that! I attached cuffs and did some flat fell seams and topstitching, to give it more of a jeans look and make it more durable. I even did bar tacks on the pockets and fly. All this, and the fact that it’s made out of a lot of pieces and a zip fly made it almost a two day project. But I know how to adjust the pattern now so next time it’ll be perfect! <br />
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The zip fly gave me no problems. I only know one method (also used by Thread Theory for the Jedediah pants) and I find it quite easy. I’ll use a 12 cm zip next time, I made it 14 cm now because it looked better with the slightly low crotch. I lined the pockets and the waistband with remnants of the top fabric because it makes me happy when I look at it. I loved making these garments even more because I knew I’d wear them lots. I’ve discovered the joy of wearing lightweight natural fabrics and want more of that in my wardrobe.<br />
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These photos were taken on one of Croatia’s mountain slopes. We were camping in the wild and went for a walk at sunset. It was pretty cold and windy and I’d been wearing the shorts and top the days before so I could only give them to you as they were: wrinkled and combined with white legs and disheveled hair :) Right after the shoot I put my fleece sweater and pyjama pants back on and peed behind a bush. That’s how glamorous my life is right now, haha. But I’m curious: how good are you at creating a coherent wardrobe? Have you discovered the joy of lightweight natural wovens? Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-56734752176176982122014-05-07T23:00:00.000+02:002014-05-07T23:20:03.924+02:00A Shirt to Match the CloudsI wonder if you're not sick of looking at Archers... They seem to be everywhere! I'm not sick of making or wearing them though, so please bear with me :) I loved making my <a href="http://onlythesmall.blogspot.it/2013/12/archer-shirt.html">first Archer</a> but it needed some serious adjustments to become the shirt I had envisioned. I wanted it big and slouchy and boyfriend-shirt-like, not preppy-office-shirt-like. Travel gear has to be comfortable! I ordered the fabric of this one straight after I made the first one, at the same store (<a href="http://www.cousette.com">guess where...</a>). Before we hit the road back in December I cut our three projects and this was one of them. <br />
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So a couple of things needed to be done in order to achieve the fit I wanted. First of all I cut everything a size bigger. My first one was 6-4-8, this one ie 8-6-10. I needed more room around the shoulder and the hips, not the waist but for the sake of the style I went one up there too. Then I needed to fix the diagonal pulling lines from shoulder to bust, by doing a <a href="http://tanitisis.com/tag/square-shoulder-alteration/">square shoulder adjustment</a>. I think I only took out half a cm (1/4") but it made a big difference. Then I needed some more length: I added 7,5 cm (3") to the bodice and 2,5 cm (1") to the sleeves. Phew! Quite some work all in all but the result was there in one go. I really wanted to put in the work on this pattern instead of looking for a different shirt pattern. Most of these adjustments I would probably have to do with any pattern anyway. <br />
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The fabric is a charcoal wool flannel, and I hoped it'd be perfect for winter. And it really is, it's very nice to have something warm to wear that is not a big sweater. I still feel kind of dressed up when I wear this shirt, even though it's big and slouchy. I wanted a boyfriend-shirt, but it's even been called a Grandpa-shirt, so mission accomplished :). I also really love the way it turned out sewing wise, it went together pretty smoothly. I used <a href="http://foursquarewalls.blogspot.it/2013/09/sewing-collar-different-order.html">Andrea's collar attaching method</a> and I can really recommend it. <br />
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Pretty dramatic backdrop right? I haven't edited these photos at all, the weather was perfect like that with sun and the rainclouds in the background. The view here is amazing and we're enjoying it every day. We're still in Italy at the moment. Circumstances messed with our plans: Stef broke his collar bone a couple of weeks ago while mountain biking. He's been quite uncomfortable the past weeks and not been able to use his left arm (while he's a leftie), but he's getting better now. We should be on our way to Slovenia in a few weeks, as soon as he feels able to travel. And I've got a mint coloured batiste Archer cut out, so I'm ready for a summer in the Slovenian hills!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-43461168057724054272014-03-18T11:00:00.000+01:002014-03-18T11:00:05.304+01:00Fun Repairwork With Embroidery I hear you thinking - how can repair work be fun?? It seems that mending clothes is one of the things a sewist dreads the most. Mending for others? Even worse! I am no exception, my repair pile is usually quite high. For me this has to do with aesthetics and the satisfaction of creating something beautiful. The thing that makes repair work so annoying for me is that you are usually not creating something pretty. Yes, it is wearable again, but does it look as good as before the tear? Even with a well done patch it's usually a compromise at best.<br />
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So when my favourite jeans started to tear at the knee, I really wanted to find a way to repair them in the best way. They're skinny jeans and the tear was at the knee, it would be hard to mend with the machine. So since I had to do it by hand anyway, I decided not to try and make it look invisible, but instead to make it into an interesting detail.<br />
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I cut out a cotton patch and pinned it to the inside, covering the tear. I didn't have embroidery floss so I created some by doubling up sewing thread, twisting it and then let it twist in on itself, creating a 4 strand thread. I did this for every new line, but you could also make one long strand of each colour. I then started with the red chevron line, to make sure the tear was held in place. Since the whole area was wearing thin I extended above and below the tear to make sure it won't tear in some other place close by. I made the pattern up as I went along, creating a rectangular patch. After finishing I trimmed the patch at the back and finished the edges with a serger-like stitch I have on my machine.<br />
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Embroidery is by no means something I'm good at or do regularly, but it really was fun to do. The best way to go at it is probably to draw the pattern on the fabric first. And depending on the size of the tear, maybe also stitch it closed in a matching thread, and then embroider over that. If you like I can do a little tutorial, also on how to make the embroidery floss out of sewing thread. My other pants also have a tear anyway :) Let me know in the comments!<br />
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Needless to say, travelling has slowed down our work a good deal. We've discovered that full time travel and full time work just doesn't go together. Instead of getting away from everyday life you end up feeling more stressed! Looking for a place to safely park your truck for the night and drafting patterns in Illustrator is just too much for one day. It was a good lesson in acceptance and patience on my part, as I'm so excited about getting Paprika up and running. I just had to let go if I wanted to be able to actually enjoy our travels. It sounds a bit ridiculous, right, with the life I lead now, what more could I wish for? But, we're still making steady progress! Somewhere in the (hopefully near) future, there will be a nice website where you can get the Jade :)<br />
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I do manage to squeeze in some sewing time here and there. I feel a big urge at the moment so I'm hoping to sew up a nice wool flannel Archer in the next days. But first, here's an easy basic make, because that's just what I need most right now. I modified the <a href="http://papercutpatterns.com/collections/frontpage/products/sloppy-josephine-tee" target="_blank">Sloppy Josephine</a> pattern <a href="http://onlythesmall.blogspot.it/2013/08/sewing-quicky.html" target="_blank">I made earlier.</a> It's turning out to be my go-to Tshirt pattern. This time I lengthened the sleeves to 3/4. Jen has a <a href="http://grainlinestudio.com/2013/11/20/pattern-tutorial-long-sleeved-scout-variation/">tutorial</a> on how to do this, it's really easy. I also lengthened the bodice a bit, and added an inch to the neckline so it's a bit higher. I got into trouble with the neck band, it was a bit too tight. Instead of unpicking I crossed my fingers and tossed the finished shirt into the washing machine, and that took care most of the wrinkles. You can still see them a bit, but not enough to bother me.<br />
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I wanted the neckline to be a bit less wide so next to heightening the front I also traced the XS lines at the neckline at front, back and sleeves, and then graded out to S at the waist and M at the hips. This works quite well and is easy to do. The fabric is a <a href="http://www.cousette.com/aime-comme-marie/3917-jersey-leger-comme-une-plume-gris.html">lightweight jersey</a> from Cousette, designer <a href="http://www.cousette.com/135-aime-comme-marie" target="_blank">Aime Comme Marie</a>. They still have it in mustard, grey and blue. It's wonderful stuff, very drapey but not too thin. I just keep ordering from Cousette, they have such nice quality fabrics.<br />
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This shirt gives me the option to layer and combine different outfits with a minimum amount of clothes. The colour is basic but the feathers make it a bit more interesting. It could be easy to make this pattern yourself with some stamps too, maybe I'll try that in the future. If I find the time between planting olive trees, building compost toilets and drafting new patterns :)Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-29535997787859970702014-01-19T13:03:00.001+01:002014-01-19T13:03:22.399+01:00Espresso Leggings on the RocksI've mentioned my leggings before, but thought they were not interesting enough to show you. Now that I've used them for climbing and got some pretty pictures, it might be nice to show them anyway! I made these at the end of the summer. I chose them because I'd been wanting to try <a href="http://sewingcake.com/5555-leggings/" target="_blank">Cake Patterns</a> and the interesting draft-your-own-size system but the other designs are not my style. I don't even wear leggings usually, I prefer tights. I'm glad I brought these with me on the trip though, leggings are perfect for rock climbing.<br />
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The size system is simple: take some measurements, find the associated dots and draft lines between them. It's also really easy to draft in between dots. When I took my measurements I discovered that the front crotch line wasn't curved at all, rather just a straight line. I asked Steph about this, and she told me to leave it as is. So I did, and the leggings fit perfectly in the front. She also <a href="http://sewingcake.com/5555-front-rise/" target="_blank">wrote a post about this phenomenon</a> if you want to read about it. I kept the legs a bit long, I like them to scrunch a bit around the ankles. <br />
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I'm also glad I brought some long shirts, after all, leggings are not pants :) Now that I started climbing again I have a good reason to make more leggings, and because they are only used for sports, I could choose the wildest fabrics. I'd love to have me some galaxy print leggings!<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-31167827774667428662013-12-29T15:13:00.003+01:002013-12-29T15:13:38.112+01:00Happy New Year!2013 is coming to an end! This has been a wonderful year with lots of big changes. We have turned our life around and are now living it exactly the way we want. Without a house and only a truck, seeing different parts of Europe, doing the jobs we love most and generally living life at a slower pace. The first half of the year was mostly about preparation, the second half mostly about adjusting to our new life. Paprika Patterns had its start, although we haven’t been able to get the first pattern out yet. It was difficult to get a good overview of all the work that needed to be done, and thus difficult to do some realistic planning. Alongside our lifestyle changes, the months just flew by.<br />
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A big part of it is the fact that we are travelling now, and we need the right circumstances to be able to work. A place where we can stay for a few days in a row, have access to the internet and preferably can also get electricity. Our way of travelling knows different phases in which we alternate between periods of travelling and periods of staying in one place. We’re in the travelling phase now, discovering the island of Sardinia with friends. Soon we’ll get to the other phase and then work can continue. It’s been hard for me to accept the fact that we can’t work all the time. I needed to let go of this idea to be able to enjoy the travelling phases. It’s how we envisioned our life to be, but I’m just super impatient to get that Jade out :). We just don’t want to take any shortcuts in either the pattern or the online space we’re building, so we need to give it the time it needs. Although the endresult is starting to look pretty much the way we want it to, we still can’t give a release date yet. In the future, I’ll be sure not to talk about a new pattern before we’re 100% certain of the release date.<br />
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In terms of sewing, this has been a year in which I learned yet more. I feel like I’ve become more precise in all areas, from cutting to sewing. I can appreciate a neat seam more now that I’ve gotten past the ‘OMG I made something!’ phase. I also started the Pattern Magic Project to get into new ways of pattern manipulation. I had to put it on hold after working on the Jade took up more time, but I hope to continue it sometime next year. My favourite makes of this year are already listed in <a href="http://onlythesmall.blogspot.nl/2013/08/3-years-of-sewing-blogging.html">the post I wrote in august</a>, and not a lot has been made since then. I hope to show you some more after we've settled down. For now, we wish you all the best for the new year! That you may you find beautiful fabrics, sew perfect seams and make new lots of sewing friends!<br />
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I ordered this fabric from <a href="http://www.cousette.com/">Cousette</a>, a French online fabric shop with the most gorgeous fabrics. The longer I browse through them, the more I want. This one is now sold out but was called 'Souffle le vent' and is a Japanese double gauze. I had never seen or touched this kind of fabric before so I was curious and I really loved the print. The pattern is weaved in on one layer, the other layer is the same colour but plain. It's nicely displayed in the pocket, made using Jen's <a href="http://grainlinestudio.com/2013/06/18/alternate-archer-pocket/">alternate pocket tutorial</a>. It is the most beautiful cotton I have seen; it's kind of heavy but it still has some drape, and it hardly creases the way you'd expect from a 100% cotton. If you ever doubt, take a double gauze. They're not cheap but you'll love touching and wearing it. Cutting it out was a puzzle though, I ordered the amount of fabric for 60" width, but I discovered it was 45". It took me quite a while but now you know that it is possible if you cut size 8 or under. <br />
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If I would have followed the size chart, I'd have cut B/W/H as 4/2/10. I wasn't sure about the bust and decided to play it safe with a 6. Not because of my actual bust, but I have broad shoulders. Drafting between sizes from 6 to 2 to 10 would result in a ridiculously hourglass shirt, so for the waist I went with 4. I checked the ease on the hips and figured I could go with 8 instead of 10. Although I am happy with those choices, there's clearly some problems. I am too tall and my shoulders are too square. It might look like the shirt is too tight at the shoulders looking at those draglines, but they're fine in terms of movement. I think the problem is that the slope of my shoulders is less than what the pattern is drafted for.<br />
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The other problem is my length. I am 5 ft 10" and that length is equally divided between body parts. That means that the shirt is on the short side at my hips, but my waist is also lower than the shirt's. I hemmed the shirt with bias tape to lose as little seam allowance as I could. It makes for a pretty neat seam finish anyway. The sleeves were on the short side too. I made good use of the seam allowances on the sleeves and cuffs to get some length, and they're just about right. Overall the shirt looks fine, I just would have liked it like, 2 inches longer. <br />
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Seeing those problems it's kind of a muslin, but a very wearable one in an expensive fabric :) It was perfect for the occasion, and I could not have done it differently anyway because I barely had enough fabric as it was. I loved making it, I really tried my hardest to sew it super neat. I love how a button down sort of shows your skill level in that way, with all the topstitching and buttonholes. I've adapted the pattern and my next Archer is waiting to be cut out in a wool flannel. The quest for the perfect Archer continues! <br />
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P.S. Have you read about Archer Appreciation month? Join <a href="http://luckylucille.com/2013/11/december-is-archer-appreciation-month/">Rochelle</a> and <a href="http://misscrayolacreepy.blogspot.fr/2013/11/archer-appreciation-month.html">Erin</a> in a celebration of this pattern!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-55260088076807736172013-11-25T11:00:00.000+01:002013-11-25T11:00:10.050+01:00Travel Sewing EssentialsThe hardest part about downsizing is deciding what to keep. What do you really need? And in this case, what do I really need for sewing? The challenge was to bring as little as possible, without compromising the sewing process. Since this is my work now, I need to be able to do it comfortably even when traveling. Another factor is that there might be longer periods of time where I won't be able to get supplies easily. With these things in mind, here's what I brought with me. <br />
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To keep things organized I store it all the 'heavy' stuff in boxes. One is for thread and scissors (fabric, thread and pinking scissors). Thread in the colours I use most, and there's also some extra spools of black thread for backup. The other one is for miscellaneous stuff such as patterns weights, hand sewing needles, hooks & eyes and extra pins. The plastic bag holds stuff for making fabric covered buttons, the little can contains stuff for inserting snap buttons.<br />
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This is a standard hardware box you can get at DIY stores. In here are my not regularly used sewing feet, needles (all kinds, and lots of them), walking foot, basting thread, chalk, 4 seamrippers (I always lose them), an extra tape measure and extra bobbins. And some fabric dye (handwash), some magnet closures and other sewing machine accessories. <br />
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Then there's stuff for pattern drafting. A pencase with pencils, erasers, magic tape and a pair of compasses. I've found that two rulers is all you need for pattern drafting. I have the french curve ones but I never used them, I prefer to draft curves by hand. And then my favourite pattern paper, 50 metres of it.<br />
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These are my most used sewing notions at the moment: zippers and bias tape. Zippers of all lengths, blind and regular, plastic and metal. Bias tape, 3m of each colour, black and white in two different widths and more yardage.<br />
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And then there's buttons and my pincushion. I have found that I don't have enough buttons since I've started to make button down shirts (Archers! Need to do some photoshoots...). It helps to plan your projects before you leave to make sure you have enough buttons.<br />
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That's it! Three little boxes and some ziplocks, I think I've done rather well :) As for other stuff: I brought my regular sewing machine, my iron and mini ironing board from IKEA. I left my serger because my machine has a pretty good overlock stitch and good stretch stitches. Oh and I also have an A2 sized cardboard fileholder for my patterns. Ok all in all it's not that minimal but it all fits into the truck. Mission accomplished!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813212817291263893.post-60103936133698716372013-11-03T11:00:00.000+01:002013-11-03T11:00:43.041+01:00Pattern Magic Workshop in AmsterdamFor anyone who lives in the Netherlands and who has been enjoying the <a href="http://onlythesmall.blogspot.nl/2013/01/project-pattern-magic.html">Pattern Magic series</a>, I have good news for you! Aicha (Lauriana) from <a href="http://petitmainsauvage.blogspot.nl/2013/09/exciting-news.html">Petit Main Sauvage</a> is giving a workshop on Pattern Magic on November 10th and 17th, in Amsterdam.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://onlythesmall.blogspot.nl/2013/05/ppm-4-knot-dress-musubu.html" target="_blank">Pattern Magic Book 1, Musubu</a></td></tr>
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It's a two day course in which you will learn how to draft (day 1) and sew (day 2) your own Pattern Magic garment. Costs are €160,-. Not cheap but worth the money, considering it will give you 12 hours of workshop and the know how to tackle Pattern Magic patterns. Aicha has a lot of experience with pattern drafting and the Pattern Magic principles, so you're in good hands. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://onlythesmall.blogspot.nl/2013/02/ppm-2-bamboo-shoot-dress.html" target="_blank">Pattern Magic Book 1, Bamboo Shoot</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>You can sign up <a href="http://www.ifabrica.nl/cursus/66.html">here</a>!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12481065265121629150noreply@blogger.com4