The Crafty Warlock: July 2021

There are some modifications I want to make right off the bat:
1. Reduce the size of the pattern pieces to remove the 1/2" seam allowance so that I can cut them from buckram, fuse them to the fabric, and cut my own seam allowance.
2. Wire the brim.
3. Use these instructions to make the brim.
4. Find a way to enlarge the hat? It's made for a 22.5" head and mine measures 23". A mock-up is needed.

I also need to find fabric for this. I've got some black denim that could work, as I do want it to be sturdy and black, and I could waterproof that pretty easily. The option I like the most is actually wool with a silk liner.

I need to use what I have first, though. Let's see how this goes.

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Skirt Plans

I've got an itch to make some skirts and class up my severely classless wardrobe. Mood Fabrics has a number of free patterns, but there are also ideas from Studio Faro that are worth looking into.

These have caught my eye:

http://www.studiofaro.com/well-suited/pattern-puzzle-green-velvet-drape
http://www.studiofaro.com/well-suited/drape-gather-skirt-sewing-instructions
http://www.studiofaro.com/well-suited/waterfall-drape-skirt-first-sample

The Waterfall Drape Skirt (third on the list) I already have knit fabric for, in both white and in a dark purple that is totally my color.

I plan to modify the slopers I bought here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/682828179/15-basic-pdf-sewing-patterns-for-women?ref=notif_psffl