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Monthly Archives: November 2010
ABdPM 20013: The Lining
Wow, polyester, how do I hate thee? Let me count the ways: There’s the permanent factory crease down the center of your yardage that no amount of ironing will remove; the fact that you hate all thread tensions known to … Continue reading
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It’s official: My 25 (or so)-year-old White Super Lock 523 serger is dead, in spite of a valiant attempt at resurrection by a diligent craftsman, and two decades of faithful service. I may buy a Juki MO 654 DE in … Continue reading
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ABdPM 20013: Miscellaneous Report
Things are progressing here — the jacket’s got pockets: I don’t like raw edges on the insides of my patch pockets, so I lined these with a thin, slippery polyester. And I interfaced them as well, because that will help … Continue reading
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DIY Serger Trolley
. . . courtesy of IKEA: It’s their inexpensive, lightweight dolly; handy for everything, and just right for this job, too. Cheaper and more versatile than the purpose-built carts. Bungee cords recommended. I couldn’t find mine, but I didn’t really … Continue reading
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Disaster!
I’ve got the pockets done on my ABdPM jacket; the body assembled; the sleeves attached. (Yeah, I’m a little behind on posts.) I’m merrily serging along, finishing the armholes, getting them trimmed neatly and finished. And then, this: Well, it … Continue reading
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ABdPM 20013: The Hood
Once I’d fit the jacket, and cut out the interlining, it was time to tackle the “exterior” fabric: the wool the world would see. This pattern calls for “serge” or “”twill” (it’s not clear to this English reader which) for … Continue reading
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ABdPM 20013: Fit and Interlining
From Au Bonheur des Petites Mains, this is the “Veste effet boule, à capuche”, (or “Jacket ball effect, hooded” per Google Translate). I’m a little unclear on exactly what the “ball effect” is, but that’s OK. It’s a jacket with … Continue reading
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OT: New Life for a KitchenAid Mixer
This is off-topic, but it’s such a handy thing to know that I’m sharing anyway. My KitchenAid mixer — a 4.5 quart model — is at least 30 years old (I inherited it), and it is a workhorse. A while … Continue reading
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Anticipation
I’m expecting my first batch of Au Bonheur des Petites Mains patterns any minute now, and am beside myself with anticipation. ABPM, as they’re known in a number of French blogs, are patterns with a very different twist. (See the … Continue reading
Felted Wool Tunic/Vest
Thanks to Shams, I’ve been introduced to the wonderful world of Fawbush’s, where I saw this marvelous vest from Angel: Here’s the description: Since 1985 Angel has been providing customers with unique, fashionable, high quality womens apparel. Their garments are … Continue reading
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