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My first Style Arc make, the Indigo Maxi Skirt

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 ~ Rebecca ~ 1 Comment

Child-rearing is a glamorous job, I tell ya. Yesterday, I wore four different outfits. I mean, if that's not glam I don't know what is. Granted, my first wardrobe change was because I underestimated how hot it would be. (I've lived in Houston for 15 years, so I'm not sure how that's possible.) The second … Continue reading My first Style Arc make, the Indigo Maxi Skirt

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My name is Rebecca, my initials spell RAG, and I like to sew. I started making my own clothes shorty after I quit my engineering job to stay home with my daughter. As it turns out raising children is hard. Sewing keeps me sane. Read more about me here.

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This shirt was not part of my Seamwork Design Your Wardrobe plan. However, it is a relative of a long sleeved Kalle shirt that I am in the process of sewing to complete one of the looks that I had planned. I snuck it in the queue because I’m a slave to efficiency even if it means I’m delaying my progress. It’s likely I’m not going to meet my #memademay goals anyway. Boop. 😯🤫 I like the banded collar and hidden button placket more than I thought I would. This makes my third #kalleshirt by #closetcasepatterns. #robertkaufmanfabrics #imakemyownclothes #sewersofinstagram #isewmyownclothes #houstonnews #designyourwardrobe #seamwork

I finished this Nikko Dress last week and it completes one of the Spring looks that I had planned. I used a tiny facing to finish the neckline in place of the neck band because turtlenecks do not serve me well during Spring in Texas! There are two things I really like about this dress, the fit and the fabric. The dress just skims my body. I wasn't bold enough to make this a super fitted bodycon dress so when I sewed it up I used my serger at a 1/4" seam allowance. This gave me about 1/2" extra ease all the way around and I like it better this way. This fabric is divine. I had never heard of Ponte Leggero but I found it at a local fabric store. I wanted a black cotton jersey initially but I was concerned that it would be somewhat transparent when stretched. This is not. It feels cool to the touch and would make up a great pair of leggings as well. I'm definitely going to go back and get more of this fabric in different colors! . I've been sewing like mad but I haven't wanted to spend time taking pictures. I'm so pleased to be able to share the dress. I will make another for sure! #memademay #truebiaspatterns #nikkodress #ponteleggero #fabricislife #imakemyownclothes #isewmyownclothes #designyourwardrobe

Pretty much! A Mother’s Day gift from my beautiful sister. #sewing #mykindofhousework . Happy Mother’s Day!

Day 3 of #memademay2019 is nearly over and I’ve realized I really want to recommit to a goal instead of posting something I’ve made everyday. I’m pivoting, folks. Because my initial plan is already failed and I’m totally fine with it. I, Rebecca, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May 2019. I endeavour to: finish making the pieces that I had selected as part of my Spring wardrobe plan. (I blogged about it in January.) At the beginning of the year, I worked through the Seamwork Design my Wardrobe series. I was easily distracted (by the Jasika Blazer) and I have not finished all the items as planned. I want to finish them by the end of the month. This will be a challenge but it will be time better spent then trying to take a decent selfie, an act that is at odds with the intent of Me-Made-May anyway. So here we go!

Selfies are challenging! But whatev! Here is a tank that I made in linen ages ago. It was one the first garments where I can remember obsessing over how it fit. 🤷‍♀️ The back did end up being pretty good, I think. ☺️ This is a pattern by @laurendahlpdx and the fabric was from fabric-store.com. #memademay2019 #isew #isewmyownclothes #imakemyownclothes #houstonsews #linen #linentank #sewersofinstagram

If #memademay2019 means that I’m putting lipstick and earrings on, and maybe upping my selfie game then I’m in. Of course, it means more, but I’m managing expectations here. ☺️ This is the first year that I feel like I might be able to participate and it happens to be my birthday month. Let’s see... 😁 #odgencami #truebiaspatterns #sew #sewersofinstagram #imakemyownclothes #isewmyownclothes #blackbirdfabrics #remnant

Here she is! Over the last 8 weeks, I’ve managed to make the time for this project and I’m so glad I did. I’ve learned quite a bit, including how to make the next one fit even better. Fit and fabric choice are by far my biggest challenges in sewing and this was no different. The Beatrice form would be a game changer for me! 🤞#jasikablazer #blazerofglory #sewersofinstagram #imakemyownclothes #closetcasepatterns #iwannawin #pickmepickme

A Singer and a Pfaff at the Space Vehicle Mock Up facility at Johnson Space Center. I feel like I’ve narrowed down the brand of my next sewing machine now. I mean, if it’s good enough for space... #pfaffsewing #singersewing #sewingmachines #jsc #johnsonspacecenter #sewersofinstagram

My sleeves are on. The shoulder pads and sleeve heads are sewn in. Week Six of the #blazerofglory challenge is complete! #jasikablazer #closetcasepatterns #isewmyownclothes #imakemyownclothes #houstonnews #sewersofinstagram #speedtailoring #cottontwill

Just in case you’re wondering what I did today, here are the shoulder pads and sleeve heads that I made for my blazer. I thought I’d be ready to insert them today but my sleeves just weren’t feeling right after I set them in with double stitches.😂 I ripped them out, modified the armhole, and rotated them backward a 1/2”. I basted the sleeve into the reworked armhole just now. I’m so glad I took the time to rip and redo. The fit is so much better! #ripandredo #seamripping for the win #blazerofglory #jasikablazer #closetcasepatterns #handmadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #sewersofinstagram #isewmyownclothes

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