tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29245698350262995492024-02-07T07:36:23.061-05:00The Tell Tale TashaTheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-50029902972223761472023-01-03T09:00:00.027-05:002023-01-03T09:00:00.172-05:00We've MOVED! | New Platform<p> Hello, Friends! This is just an announcement to say I've moved the blog to my own domain! It's been time to take the plunge and solidify my brand so I hope you come with me to the new platform on Squarespace!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.thetelltaletasha.com/blog"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: medium;">www.thetelltaletasha.com/blog</span></a></b></p><p>Add my new url/rss feed to your blog reader: <a href="http://www.thetelltaletasha.com/blog?format=rss">http://www.thetelltaletasha.com/blog?format=rss</a></p><p>Here is to more making, crafting, sewing and DIYs in 2023!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirFrcHnJ6Mp25I7TjxaEQehx8mT-jHgykRRVOqREMX1fBq8sN8tN8h9Zr_0hLRSJLMal5VWbx_FUm37tmMX76ABApQIeOtogwcEEYAO4ZaAm8oPwFYqJt42CspEQDDldJ4XWz-gBnl22P1P2qYwQRpPt7adV9rXySYPXKsryuYDNMuOs_9WTsVhKh_" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirFrcHnJ6Mp25I7TjxaEQehx8mT-jHgykRRVOqREMX1fBq8sN8tN8h9Zr_0hLRSJLMal5VWbx_FUm37tmMX76ABApQIeOtogwcEEYAO4ZaAm8oPwFYqJt42CspEQDDldJ4XWz-gBnl22P1P2qYwQRpPt7adV9rXySYPXKsryuYDNMuOs_9WTsVhKh_=w427-h640" width="427" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>See you over there!</p><p>xoxo,</p><p>Tasha</p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-24946454415889769452022-12-28T14:13:00.002-05:002022-12-28T14:13:27.084-05:00Last Big Pattern Haul for 2022 | Simplicity, McCall's & Know Me Patterns<p> Hello, Friends! This really is my last blog post of the year. I am so excited about what is to come next year and I hope you are too! I've gotten a surge of creativity and excitement about sewing and content (and TRAVEL ;-)) so stay tuned for what I whip up lol</p><p>Today, I want to share my last pattern haul. It's full of Simplicity Patterns, McCall's Patterns and Know Me Patterns. Check out the vid and let me know if you have or want any of the patterns I've picked. And is there anything I NEED to pick up?? Let me know in the comments!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A_FrXNj-0WA" width="320" youtube-src-id="A_FrXNj-0WA"></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">See you in the new year!</p><p style="text-align: left;">xoxo,</p><p style="text-align: left;">Tasha</p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-8198508034344686942022-12-27T09:00:00.039-05:002022-12-27T09:00:00.165-05:00My Favorite Gifts to Make<p> Hello, Friends! Years ago, I used to surprise my friends who had just given birth with a handmade blanket in the theme of their newborn's room or something related to their name. Well, around 2019, it had been quite a while since someone had a baby, and then in 2020, I stopped sewing for almost a year. Of course in 2021 a number of "pandemic babies" were born, but basically, I forgot that's something I do lol One of my friends had to remind me and now I'm back on the wagon.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCredKar-j_dWeK3wsyRzCtnr8NC5gcc2go4gwzLIcczeyuAkfINco4_4QhSgzjv1a4DvXDHc3qs4WqXnHSNbdhrfu4wXsqbU4i8bJkw_vscnmL3yLHQNu7AZ4dP6-rNFtRSi5Apr31UIh8sXVilngd2e69LF1Ecyp4u_hCq8cJlQoSyO5Aa_nHJBN/s720/xmas2022-1146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="720" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCredKar-j_dWeK3wsyRzCtnr8NC5gcc2go4gwzLIcczeyuAkfINco4_4QhSgzjv1a4DvXDHc3qs4WqXnHSNbdhrfu4wXsqbU4i8bJkw_vscnmL3yLHQNu7AZ4dP6-rNFtRSi5Apr31UIh8sXVilngd2e69LF1Ecyp4u_hCq8cJlQoSyO5Aa_nHJBN/s320/xmas2022-1146.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I get the fabric and binding for the blankets from JoAnn Fabrics. I use a fleece fabric for the back, a flannel fabric for the front, and then packaged blanket binding to hold it all together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvHWuYrUTDoAHB0ekrg6mR0sCcDAPalPGY3TocYarp74_W_KmAdlQVOnNS5KZ4zB_7yxiWGk8T-KvJ_DWAbaCZuLZIuNe2rZnYfzIlGeI04YiBPOKM3gc3ynF0kAI5BfChMdh98MgLTjTwalIm-V964AXZEn7BEB5-FtiaGEaH7CoDKB8txaBpvlq/s720/xmas2022-1149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZvHWuYrUTDoAHB0ekrg6mR0sCcDAPalPGY3TocYarp74_W_KmAdlQVOnNS5KZ4zB_7yxiWGk8T-KvJ_DWAbaCZuLZIuNe2rZnYfzIlGeI04YiBPOKM3gc3ynF0kAI5BfChMdh98MgLTjTwalIm-V964AXZEn7BEB5-FtiaGEaH7CoDKB8txaBpvlq/s320/xmas2022-1149.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdk47fGMqRjv9PGpI-WFUTf2IxCjEsaIoCMvX8u38GQTyPg3ElXukOztIjAS7kK9MQDiGIJarLJ7_80Qi_XBMXhRkP_l54vbwB1ad8yWTFsX9sjQp3hxWlZSDbwGutO07z9kM3mjwW-Su3zYSs2PfpjIGu79dYOH5TCGildOOh8gsEq57s9TMFwnU/s720/xmas2022-1148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdk47fGMqRjv9PGpI-WFUTf2IxCjEsaIoCMvX8u38GQTyPg3ElXukOztIjAS7kK9MQDiGIJarLJ7_80Qi_XBMXhRkP_l54vbwB1ad8yWTFsX9sjQp3hxWlZSDbwGutO07z9kM3mjwW-Su3zYSs2PfpjIGu79dYOH5TCGildOOh8gsEq57s9TMFwnU/s320/xmas2022-1148.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0UN70-D55PcXzLMNLoNDeHL2iNwBa1vZqN3UA2nZEOP9ptczDia8WZztMTnJ0096JOIfTnXHaI-QY0ZeTaMUWkhPAt3FcTtdIDfzL_0NIVgmA9ccx3rr6_jr8XuyXDtwG20vTgG9_tWZcXSqVvswkFCLl7T0ELaKaFbqAVM9U024ao7ggGSDRW8B/s720/xmas2022-1147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0UN70-D55PcXzLMNLoNDeHL2iNwBa1vZqN3UA2nZEOP9ptczDia8WZztMTnJ0096JOIfTnXHaI-QY0ZeTaMUWkhPAt3FcTtdIDfzL_0NIVgmA9ccx3rr6_jr8XuyXDtwG20vTgG9_tWZcXSqVvswkFCLl7T0ELaKaFbqAVM9U024ao7ggGSDRW8B/s320/xmas2022-1147.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Although I consider myself a "selfish sewer", I don't mind making gifts for people (especially babies) when it's MY idea lol. If I thought of it, I'm excited to create it and a lot of love is going into it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hopefully, these blankets will keep these new fresh babies warm and cozy for the rest of the winter! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What are your favorite gifts to make people? Or are you against it completely??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Be back soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><br /><p></p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-12389458238883116592022-12-13T09:00:00.032-05:002022-12-13T09:00:00.163-05:00A Quick Dress for a Gala | McCall's 8339<p> Hello, Friends! So, suffice it to say, I lied. lol I said I was taking a personal sewing break for the remainder of the year and then a few days later I needed a new dress. I was going to a Gala and I misread the dress code and thought it was cocktail attire. I had a dress ready in my closet for that, but something made me look at the event details again a few days before the gala and I realized it was actually black tie. I had one or two dresses in my closet, but not that I was interested in wearing for this event in particular so I did what most of us do... went to my sewing room to look for a pattern and some fabric lol</p><p>This is <a href="https://somethingdelightful.com/mccalls/m8339" target="_blank">McCall's 8339</a>, View C in a size 16.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4N-UtfeTot5rDpq3CuG0nuG8pf-3veHpqq1PzC2QlxNeW2kl5_AGp-tajErgfdtHlW1sFpWseIAHPZrByl-LGlRVQxJCD4cpN9ZO0eqtzDIATLu-2sY4HWpRL_RNRRUwLf0GuHuU5i6cFAfPFcEcojTtIbcw6obPe96KvyZzK7Qd0dWtIHzuhRW0d/s1080/navygala-1130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4N-UtfeTot5rDpq3CuG0nuG8pf-3veHpqq1PzC2QlxNeW2kl5_AGp-tajErgfdtHlW1sFpWseIAHPZrByl-LGlRVQxJCD4cpN9ZO0eqtzDIATLu-2sY4HWpRL_RNRRUwLf0GuHuU5i6cFAfPFcEcojTtIbcw6obPe96KvyZzK7Qd0dWtIHzuhRW0d/s16000/navygala-1130.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I bought this fabric in October when I went to New York for NYC Frocktails (<a href="https://youtu.be/ROhGdDSYZaI" target="_blank">see that vlog here</a>). I picked it up in the Garment District at Chic Fabrics. It is a BEAUTIFUL navy stretch "crinkle" fabric with a gold foil design. This fabric is extremely light and actually a little bit see-through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_VURyrInnv4RZ4lhl6cDsOLFL_d5XZyiv8Ts51GVHBgewhKln2T5jD_ZHeS17XlMYMwG5zGH2cpmj7g0zk7ESM3ks0ncRdgeGIz-dXGNsrapgO5wp1oIjhvQMpNXM29qXegnJPLiV1bEE6L1ApnD8O3OZTnRnDL72ok2Xy0PTM8H1UTdllqKz7whz/s720/navygala-1114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_VURyrInnv4RZ4lhl6cDsOLFL_d5XZyiv8Ts51GVHBgewhKln2T5jD_ZHeS17XlMYMwG5zGH2cpmj7g0zk7ESM3ks0ncRdgeGIz-dXGNsrapgO5wp1oIjhvQMpNXM29qXegnJPLiV1bEE6L1ApnD8O3OZTnRnDL72ok2Xy0PTM8H1UTdllqKz7whz/s16000/navygala-1114.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I chose this fabric because it was a knit and I needed something very quick. Plus it was the fanciest knit fabric in my stash, so although I just bought it, I went ahead and used it ahead of all of the other options.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I chose to use McCall's 8339 because I have made SO many dresses with the twist feature in the front so I knew I would be able to get through that part really quickly. Plus, with the pattern being for knits, there were no closures at all. It was a simple pattern with enough interest in the details so it was the perfect selection.</div><div><br /></div>The other awesome part about using this knit was that I didn't have to finish the seams. That was very useful as I was making this a couple of hours before the gala. I just pressed all of the seams flat and that worked great.<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgewVJdao1UEseOQTrEAqnySyVEA_t51R7MxVN1DCXwMv3kkP-70vNuQijGvMznXiBE3kiN-5Y9eDrGk01LXM-kOJBY9QmfhpPXcDHIZZKK9wHMVnKJTpUl4R6Kig2L-ECoj9uCt7nvbJmCfDOYJgkcgQZawThPEQYcr4CJy17X6p8vl-QlV7KC_F6/s1204/navygala-1121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1204" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgewVJdao1UEseOQTrEAqnySyVEA_t51R7MxVN1DCXwMv3kkP-70vNuQijGvMznXiBE3kiN-5Y9eDrGk01LXM-kOJBY9QmfhpPXcDHIZZKK9wHMVnKJTpUl4R6Kig2L-ECoj9uCt7nvbJmCfDOYJgkcgQZawThPEQYcr4CJy17X6p8vl-QlV7KC_F6/s16000/navygala-1121.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As for modifications, I added 6 inches to the length of the dress to accommodate my height plus heels. I ended up hemming it 1 inch for it to be the perfect length.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I also lowered the neckline and lowered the height of the skirt slit. I wanted this dress to be very classy, but I didn't want to lose the sexiness of my personal style so I made the neckline as plunge as I felt comfortable with. In doing that, I had to nix the neck facing from the pattern. I just folded the fabric over about 5/8" and sewed it down.</div><div><br /></div><div>I lowered the height of the slit because I know how it feels to sit down in a dress that has a front slit and it's too high. Your underwear practically shows and you have to sit in an awkward position most of the time. I wanted to be very comfortable and confident, so I lowered the height to where, when I sat, the dress imitated a mid-thigh mini skirt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS07oqm8RcSEzVB-lj0s8S7ib7howCofjlHBphPbUokDc_5ifLz7j0uwo_3Pfof8vRcl6KoMF6fdSqHThPciFYNIefYFkuEuOFompl52FZx3Xvv4womWP1jcn96oII0ueQY2wkfvU2gNKDqcJ_k-Jtw8WxKUu7f0lp0dSEwcZPivrY4_Xax08eOVxt/s1080/navygala-1128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS07oqm8RcSEzVB-lj0s8S7ib7howCofjlHBphPbUokDc_5ifLz7j0uwo_3Pfof8vRcl6KoMF6fdSqHThPciFYNIefYFkuEuOFompl52FZx3Xvv4womWP1jcn96oII0ueQY2wkfvU2gNKDqcJ_k-Jtw8WxKUu7f0lp0dSEwcZPivrY4_Xax08eOVxt/s16000/navygala-1128.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The dress ended up being really beautiful for the occasion! The only thing I would do differently if I make it again (honestly, when) is to reduce the width of the elastic for the back waist seam. That really could've snatched my waist a lot more and given an even better silhouette, but I was in such a rush, I didn't want to keep fussing with it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2liK4gJIl_N0JGNyLjWxjygkKHSa4RN02Pk72YDi12-5qc8BDTV9poHlAGRcuhjWl9kD8hvIkzOidHO-G76gL1-1dlrvPnkJ1GMezQEsHp6TJ6zJbVSUiaJG323pVe2DRoKmmBTSlIcjndeCdkhaWJ8qlpDo6Y8btYuDwogkm31YzdmelscRXyze/s1080/navygala-1122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2liK4gJIl_N0JGNyLjWxjygkKHSa4RN02Pk72YDi12-5qc8BDTV9poHlAGRcuhjWl9kD8hvIkzOidHO-G76gL1-1dlrvPnkJ1GMezQEsHp6TJ6zJbVSUiaJG323pVe2DRoKmmBTSlIcjndeCdkhaWJ8qlpDo6Y8btYuDwogkm31YzdmelscRXyze/s16000/navygala-1122.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-IwBaXdjJGZ1Trr3IthrWE1Y0GViyM-p67wodjffMO6GQlllAUcPvpTlPbGT0TN5neQEyIbFGQHgeOYIH79v8dClsxt7s8R56EMo--Jwys268c0qAiU7kH87BYk_HBZ4m1XpDPfWTuFWHzcv5oIcJiiWbSaOOldwpmloTfTBPDNoXste0Z7KIieR/s720/navygala-1124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-IwBaXdjJGZ1Trr3IthrWE1Y0GViyM-p67wodjffMO6GQlllAUcPvpTlPbGT0TN5neQEyIbFGQHgeOYIH79v8dClsxt7s8R56EMo--Jwys268c0qAiU7kH87BYk_HBZ4m1XpDPfWTuFWHzcv5oIcJiiWbSaOOldwpmloTfTBPDNoXste0Z7KIieR/s16000/navygala-1124.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">label by www.stitch-collective.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let me know what you think of this dress in the comments below! What's the closest you've cut it to sewing for an event??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll be back sooner than you think!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHI-NYEIeXrdD9bGXv_7RvAUFDGmn0ELTVt3RdHcz_XJpZwToEMgJo7Ib4Y9BmA1r4yOEymkx1IqF61oddIoSHvsIKmfE4THio7Kdh3ScgDFdIDwveRW3ZGF6MeHWuAyLVgTyOrOGLsMKOewQqzfeZbEbnYIRG3-GbchyOaB_cAq9fhOBkq5bMGRAh/s4032/IMG_7632.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHI-NYEIeXrdD9bGXv_7RvAUFDGmn0ELTVt3RdHcz_XJpZwToEMgJo7Ib4Y9BmA1r4yOEymkx1IqF61oddIoSHvsIKmfE4THio7Kdh3ScgDFdIDwveRW3ZGF6MeHWuAyLVgTyOrOGLsMKOewQqzfeZbEbnYIRG3-GbchyOaB_cAq9fhOBkq5bMGRAh/w480-h640/IMG_7632.JPG" width="480" /></a></div></div></div>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-6003053435761793302022-12-06T09:00:00.016-05:002022-12-06T09:00:00.160-05:00Kylie and the Machine Countdown Calendar Review<p> Hello, Friends! I LOVE a good advent product... ESPECIALLY when it's chocolate! But this time, I opted for something sewing related...LABELS! I did a review of the Kyle and the Machine Countdown Calendar on my YouTube channel. It is kind of chaotic lol but it's also HONEST. Let me know what you think!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTfkb3a4ZlG9McpbDmqvGt5aSq3qa6Qnz1hJavXEdqbf3g3V9klxRorNoPkpAtv4fTOrOUXRKih1WOkSHsyjw1NXSB3uvxxXQbx3sPXb3vzYMcZcyOEwN1fvkZ7Ic_S_sFoKn9Sn6sR_KYlelqCyUUz_ZZ3FvCkf3AKRDHdA-XfaV2RB8xc9rCtHL/s720/katm-1091.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTfkb3a4ZlG9McpbDmqvGt5aSq3qa6Qnz1hJavXEdqbf3g3V9klxRorNoPkpAtv4fTOrOUXRKih1WOkSHsyjw1NXSB3uvxxXQbx3sPXb3vzYMcZcyOEwN1fvkZ7Ic_S_sFoKn9Sn6sR_KYlelqCyUUz_ZZ3FvCkf3AKRDHdA-XfaV2RB8xc9rCtHL/s16000/katm-1091.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t9TULQAqyxI" width="320" youtube-src-id="t9TULQAqyxI"></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">See you sooner than you think!</p><p style="text-align: left;">xoxo,</p><p style="text-align: left;">Tasha</p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-81905621579282941032022-12-02T09:00:00.000-05:002022-12-02T09:00:00.168-05:00Surprising Versatility | Viki Sews Tally Bustier<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello, Friends! I'm back with what is probably my last personal make of the year. *gasp* I feel like this has been a great sewing year for me and I was able to grow and experience a number of different sewing skills. And I experienced quite a few in this top specifically.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNV77iwea-2qTYf0mq1vwOoJ8lgmjHhc2i5Hz-oEGoIeQXogx7c-NOrgELHkU5LMHG-LDefTXmwHSfctFZae2j4jr_jpwBUlpdwMe87YDO5ZRYysrTGhNPAgSz4KeCzBG_HJ64d5s86nyN9xBpE7Iv32M9FLWU85g9xCYoBnNlvYuF5z-Ryxo47ggL/s960/m8194-7172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNV77iwea-2qTYf0mq1vwOoJ8lgmjHhc2i5Hz-oEGoIeQXogx7c-NOrgELHkU5LMHG-LDefTXmwHSfctFZae2j4jr_jpwBUlpdwMe87YDO5ZRYysrTGhNPAgSz4KeCzBG_HJ64d5s86nyN9xBpE7Iv32M9FLWU85g9xCYoBnNlvYuF5z-Ryxo47ggL/s16000/m8194-7172.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the Viki Sews Tally Bustier in a size 44, 170-176cm height.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VCfmufxeMoxhCYEqXoSWFR9HpjBsyYJWeQ4nrxceBxKSelsMl-db1Rn87oGNMNY3LCKLeZNJ2kgp-DH8YeWrNxLa44iccWYXMXMjIqdHAi7ATZuW9kG2ohXa3GWBCMjFwBUokY0lnlk4aa5hzbq0KLNRDJGjhXajGFwhBde7yUhvlJwVXFEX0CRe/s1196/m8194-7065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VCfmufxeMoxhCYEqXoSWFR9HpjBsyYJWeQ4nrxceBxKSelsMl-db1Rn87oGNMNY3LCKLeZNJ2kgp-DH8YeWrNxLa44iccWYXMXMjIqdHAi7ATZuW9kG2ohXa3GWBCMjFwBUokY0lnlk4aa5hzbq0KLNRDJGjhXajGFwhBde7yUhvlJwVXFEX0CRe/s16000/m8194-7065.jpg" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fabric</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There is so much drama that goes into the making of this top, between printing the pdf pattern at the wrong scale and sewing it up in the last of my fabric at the smaller scale, that I don't have the energy to recount it all smh. But I will say, this isn't the fabric that it was originally supposed to be made out of.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you check out my <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2022/11/another-nigerian-wedding-vogue-1426.html" target="_blank">last post about the Aso Ebi skirt</a>, the double-sided suede green fabric I used for the flounce was going to be what I used. I was making it with the shiny side as the main fabric and the suede side as the contrasting channels. But when I realized it was all wrong and had to find the closest thing I could to coordinate, I used suede for both the main bodice and the contrasting channels. I at least had enough of the original fabric left to have that color for the contrasting channels and have some semblance of color match for the skirt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsJdCgwwlUxdoIquAXPAYVgBnKTlyBvgL74RmxPMPHOlaYq9VUIvH50NVAt3WcREjdS_wd4TMSNMM5BLL7S3pHmaTFvaHpbxPg9IXK7shIIks7_PaRJz2wAkWJuk-taZq0WDJN7cuI1_yFOlrNG5_0uavIUy75qaCKLM7v-zfLFtkOq94Dc9Agk0T/s970/m8194-7061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="970" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsJdCgwwlUxdoIquAXPAYVgBnKTlyBvgL74RmxPMPHOlaYq9VUIvH50NVAt3WcREjdS_wd4TMSNMM5BLL7S3pHmaTFvaHpbxPg9IXK7shIIks7_PaRJz2wAkWJuk-taZq0WDJN7cuI1_yFOlrNG5_0uavIUy75qaCKLM7v-zfLFtkOq94Dc9Agk0T/s16000/m8194-7061.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>**The photos most true-to-color are the ones from the wedding against the wall</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pattern</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Tally Bustier is quite the masterpiece of a pattern (and I have a feeling, all of the patterns from Viki Sews are). The instructions are clear and detailed, and instruct you on how to have the best-finished garment. All that to say, I was in a (less than) 24-hour time crunch and I didn't have the time to really dive into the pressing and finishing details the way I would've liked.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As far as size goes, the fit of this pattern is SPOT ON. Even without a bra, this bustier fits great. I think it's due to the fact that they don't have you grade between sizes on your own. You can only choose one size pattern from them to buy and they make you choose your height with your body measurements and they have it all graded that way. A lot of us aren't used to that, and probably would prefer to have multiple sizes for our use, but it seems like Viki Sews knows just what they're doing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This pattern is fully lined and includes a zipper guard, which I'd never encountered before. In my rush, I wasn't able to trim and press the princess seams properly so there are lots of wrinkles all the way around the bustier as a result. That is probably my only regret because everything else process-wise worked out great. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>*Lining is the same lining used in <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2022/11/nyc-frocktails-tammy-silver-10k-midi.html" target="_blank">this skirt</a>.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpj_ZvdhfAv4DFsclOeMeMQUabaMxDx-3mm0LBZCvtJHxVAHSbuQHn8gew_KxRiP9PYRkvxmYQiagj_InHnTc0QZXB69xoUucf3V1Ui3b88F0odx4EG3BmS3gq6JWto2nFlxUSitkLff9qF7eBUG3tM77OnAXFzay40kJrgvO5vavJxiZyKDNcwhO/s720/m8194-0013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpj_ZvdhfAv4DFsclOeMeMQUabaMxDx-3mm0LBZCvtJHxVAHSbuQHn8gew_KxRiP9PYRkvxmYQiagj_InHnTc0QZXB69xoUucf3V1Ui3b88F0odx4EG3BmS3gq6JWto2nFlxUSitkLff9qF7eBUG3tM77OnAXFzay40kJrgvO5vavJxiZyKDNcwhO/s16000/m8194-0013.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5CCzZyftFcei966sh9oedWNA_EE9vqSkmBXGyU90GYQLStsEb5qbA_kwnqhE7qVR9pAE8lmLbYnjKZra0Y_XUkM5fr3M-Ej-GfRC48io1iWiSx5C41-5xCbMOlJigtulVCQhGzy_or-8Sjr-jT4kX8U3Ico9wMhc-2JiRARfsd0T1QmHfpBnnML7A/s720/m8194-0014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5CCzZyftFcei966sh9oedWNA_EE9vqSkmBXGyU90GYQLStsEb5qbA_kwnqhE7qVR9pAE8lmLbYnjKZra0Y_XUkM5fr3M-Ej-GfRC48io1iWiSx5C41-5xCbMOlJigtulVCQhGzy_or-8Sjr-jT4kX8U3Ico9wMhc-2JiRARfsd0T1QmHfpBnnML7A/s16000/m8194-0014.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thoughts</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a great pattern, and I want to make it again PROPERLY and take my time. I think this is probably a really good scrap-busting pattern as well, especially if you have 60in wide fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted to add these photos from Thanksgiving day to show the versatility of this bustier. I love that I can wear it in any season and still give off a chic vibe depending on the way I layer it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBEC4ZCelXm-8IthTipP722nsas9Yp5axSloXoPHlIvqSqd_lH2VBZtySWBjG0Yf0MQZTTZc6A9W6yTVi0gv8nyx_g2Cx4g0EoJmVbl2QDtIigUvh8js2KCOcWwZ0fBUqZR2Oun48DD36Ri7wQY4qqfa1eFJEKYo7ShlpvQyp8_ivmMMKKRJIK0heo/s720/m8194-0044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBEC4ZCelXm-8IthTipP722nsas9Yp5axSloXoPHlIvqSqd_lH2VBZtySWBjG0Yf0MQZTTZc6A9W6yTVi0gv8nyx_g2Cx4g0EoJmVbl2QDtIigUvh8js2KCOcWwZ0fBUqZR2Oun48DD36Ri7wQY4qqfa1eFJEKYo7ShlpvQyp8_ivmMMKKRJIK0heo/s16000/m8194-0044.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let me know what you think in the comments!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will be back with some blasts from the past, so stay tuned!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQwjH7HJPk3ARAaZxYQuz-SQhTeDFBqwNE_TU6kioa-DiseAOynFSlVf2DIL3muu8ZOQ6iqL00Hl4jqD6g_Ct7OYXtdanBLRekCqVDC1saWQDYICSLdRxUxVD2D8d1p8CKIOLEGqMQPraFwRFLbr_s1RErfiyKZP-at1Bu5Cn5pvMu5SY3lZDfGpl/s720/m8194-0047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQwjH7HJPk3ARAaZxYQuz-SQhTeDFBqwNE_TU6kioa-DiseAOynFSlVf2DIL3muu8ZOQ6iqL00Hl4jqD6g_Ct7OYXtdanBLRekCqVDC1saWQDYICSLdRxUxVD2D8d1p8CKIOLEGqMQPraFwRFLbr_s1RErfiyKZP-at1Bu5Cn5pvMu5SY3lZDfGpl/s16000/m8194-0047.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-12316255589814612552022-11-22T09:00:00.001-05:002022-11-22T09:00:00.150-05:00Another Nigerian Wedding | Vogue 1426<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello, friends! I was invited to another Nigerian wedding last month and this time, I was given the opportunity to wear the aso ebi of the wedding party! Aso Ebi is a uniform dress or dressing code/style that is worn in certain African cultures as an indicator of cooperation, camaraderie, and solidarity during ceremonies, events, and festive periods.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWMShg5s151ciUUxUnazjq_1lDI1kgdnn1czm1QyQuFaCZg--RXikAc4Ly5wOBuQkZw1cqBhPi5oT65O1pGkfHxHzMzzUlQl_ljSmZdOKhkMSeGyehkJe8347YvuaEDu5l74I13zkDMDSAv_tBWUmAZGcyG8GV6-MGJ135usL7-BY1hRxRWzuiHpa/s4032/IMG_7059.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWMShg5s151ciUUxUnazjq_1lDI1kgdnn1czm1QyQuFaCZg--RXikAc4Ly5wOBuQkZw1cqBhPi5oT65O1pGkfHxHzMzzUlQl_ljSmZdOKhkMSeGyehkJe8347YvuaEDu5l74I13zkDMDSAv_tBWUmAZGcyG8GV6-MGJ135usL7-BY1hRxRWzuiHpa/w480-h640/IMG_7059.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Out of this beautiful Aso Ebi fabric, I made the skirt from <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/68602" target="_blank">Vogue 1426</a> (OOP) in a size 14.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigq3ZeK4hllLcn-ZaPvkuDKrGmuNTe1UhqYlBDBAWuPYjrrmrvS2d89J91FSda4X3JxhzJp7Gf3WK0kV-GWQXeSPwbVh9AXsbtY_dO7t6qlErbMGAJ6fW13ObpPW-ape9EiJWHe7H1g5WAdJeVVZFg_9vTDJ3sboi4WCs_sQKmK5C3UHLU_S03YGxX/s1080/voguewed-0006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigq3ZeK4hllLcn-ZaPvkuDKrGmuNTe1UhqYlBDBAWuPYjrrmrvS2d89J91FSda4X3JxhzJp7Gf3WK0kV-GWQXeSPwbVh9AXsbtY_dO7t6qlErbMGAJ6fW13ObpPW-ape9EiJWHe7H1g5WAdJeVVZFg_9vTDJ3sboi4WCs_sQKmK5C3UHLU_S03YGxX/s16000/voguewed-0006.jpg" /></a><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Fabric</h3><div>Okay, so about this fabric. I bought this fabric straight from Nigeria through the bride & groom's wedding website! It's a BEAUTIFUL burgundy floral lace with sequins around the flower petals and accents of yellow, green, and pale pink. It's way more gorgeous in person than these pictures show, sorry to say.<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCpwQsdKcJp0n9_9wVo5JjAwoo3RKiCzHnlg_-V6fMLGWgS7wAzuHkukK6PLwMVwcz6Vl1RlVIu6-0seVgEnaio1cO7wvC3_PaBPwnUFOvR4lxalmRsQdvcfESvMIUtoUGsBttLjxgCgvr3oeKTrAQvmM5dakYLB5ip_YQStM_Kkhqdz_K_nVKZXG/s4032/IMG_7061.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCpwQsdKcJp0n9_9wVo5JjAwoo3RKiCzHnlg_-V6fMLGWgS7wAzuHkukK6PLwMVwcz6Vl1RlVIu6-0seVgEnaio1cO7wvC3_PaBPwnUFOvR4lxalmRsQdvcfESvMIUtoUGsBttLjxgCgvr3oeKTrAQvmM5dakYLB5ip_YQStM_Kkhqdz_K_nVKZXG/w480-h640/IMG_7061.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As soon as I received the fabric, I went straight to my Sortly app to check out my directory of patterns that I'd tagged as "Evening" since this was going to be for a wedding. Sidenote: If you want to know more about how I keep my patterns organized and categorized, you can check out this video. Anyway, I picked a few choices and pulled them out of the pattern cabinet and narrowed it down to Vogue 1426, but only the skirt because I only had 3 yards of the lace. But Vogue 1426 has the contrasting skirt ruffle so I knew I had to pick a color in the lace that would compliment it. Not wanting to buy anything new, I help up the lace to my fabric stash and saw that I had a forest green fabric that was shiny on one side and suede on the other. And it was stretch!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvO3b3vir2xqNpC3TriUpo7wvEleYFdIWmyfKxiJlRZjSY_JYwdjCrEeF6x_HuA_St6UlHFHbXxm5aHPiC42QVx54uunckb1EChGEfWD0buQcqsC4LCdfP3HWii-mw6zI0ZncprR0e0GEN-4EDQ00PkJPjKi088TEpmYF7cVThy1W0ChQelqtloxCt/s720/voguewed-0007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvO3b3vir2xqNpC3TriUpo7wvEleYFdIWmyfKxiJlRZjSY_JYwdjCrEeF6x_HuA_St6UlHFHbXxm5aHPiC42QVx54uunckb1EChGEfWD0buQcqsC4LCdfP3HWii-mw6zI0ZncprR0e0GEN-4EDQ00PkJPjKi088TEpmYF7cVThy1W0ChQelqtloxCt/s16000/voguewed-0007.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The green stretch suede is one of the fabrics I inherited from the <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/search/label/KHolmes%20Collection" target="_blank">#KHolmesCollection</a>. I wrote a post about how I came into over a hundred yards of fabrics, but if you click that tag, you'll see all of the things I've made from that collection so far. I also liked it because I already had green suede sandals in my closet that matched perfectly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ys5gsIz27Y47xYYTjXa_-TkF5AXSJ8PIhNHDqTiY5_jUexCyZ54wPzbl5jQtLQmSafLmlIp5ugU2g612ygoGtWvHmMGSAJHZvQNzowo3Aob8r592AfaiWc-aKmCtN6UxqpxpQGP78UDH57bSrynhMHfe6D0lirJTF7yGA48-jdI_WH1kl-RixqYs/s4032/IMG_7065.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ys5gsIz27Y47xYYTjXa_-TkF5AXSJ8PIhNHDqTiY5_jUexCyZ54wPzbl5jQtLQmSafLmlIp5ugU2g612ygoGtWvHmMGSAJHZvQNzowo3Aob8r592AfaiWc-aKmCtN6UxqpxpQGP78UDH57bSrynhMHfe6D0lirJTF7yGA48-jdI_WH1kl-RixqYs/w480-h640/IMG_7065.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For the lining, I picked up a green fabric from JoAnn Fabrics labeled "Hunter Posh Lining" and it is 100% polyester. I like the way it didn't cause too much of a scene with the lace laid over it. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZ8FHE4pMX7ZARajxYpe4Awgl7XheyWmMkXY7-KmOxyWXYpVmvaZqKiriqqHG0mjmmr9q-fY0bHsX1SE-eA-xKKkwKZNbOfvbubWwJHcy4EdYiqgS7Og29JtQ2eaEIJShloG9Wbxw7oIwdjSyaKx280s3Hxa4U1l7yOGm-mvwX73pFIyWwlMc0o8l/s720/voguewed-0012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcZ8FHE4pMX7ZARajxYpe4Awgl7XheyWmMkXY7-KmOxyWXYpVmvaZqKiriqqHG0mjmmr9q-fY0bHsX1SE-eA-xKKkwKZNbOfvbubWwJHcy4EdYiqgS7Og29JtQ2eaEIJShloG9Wbxw7oIwdjSyaKx280s3Hxa4U1l7yOGm-mvwX73pFIyWwlMc0o8l/s16000/voguewed-0012.jpg" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Pattern & Adjustments</h3><div>My only apprehension about choosing this pattern was that the skirt is connected to the bodice asymmetrically and I wanted to even out the top of the skirt. Between the pleats and all of the pieces and other design elements, I couldn't figure it out. Not to mention, I was on a 4.5-day time CRUNCH. I left the skirt with the asymmetrical waist and decided I would just wear it higher on the waist and let whatever top I chose to have the ability to be tucked in</div><div><br /></div><div>To begin with the adjustments, I added 4.5 inches to the hem of all of the skirt pieces after tissue fitting with my heels on. I only had to have that much because I wanted the skirt to be sitting at my waist, as opposed to where it should normally fall near the upper hips.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, I sewed down all of the pleats on the skirt. I cut a size a little too big, and the pleats fell in a weird way around my midsection, so I sewed them flat and I think it made the skirt more attractive.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGjYXRNCjZUqL00rWOdxLY_hoU2ftHCISYbX-nik28D6lju1zHz1zvot-rxMcoREp6G7ncoJQNu77QGS5jBvrDQvlryVW7j32I_Uj07DGL7wonklhQC_L0nZkI90mKCIHyyt-7mqF9iEZhPzyDiDM9HkpIHdGVvo_NvQ9IiqoDzIzqgxZM1uB4mcX/s4032/IMG_7060.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGjYXRNCjZUqL00rWOdxLY_hoU2ftHCISYbX-nik28D6lju1zHz1zvot-rxMcoREp6G7ncoJQNu77QGS5jBvrDQvlryVW7j32I_Uj07DGL7wonklhQC_L0nZkI90mKCIHyyt-7mqF9iEZhPzyDiDM9HkpIHdGVvo_NvQ9IiqoDzIzqgxZM1uB4mcX/w480-h640/IMG_7060.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The selvage of this lace was a BEAUTIFUL scalloped edge. I didn't get any of the selvages on the pattern pieces, so I hand cut both selvages of all 3 yards of this fabric and hand sewed the scallop on both the hem of the skirt AND the edges of both sides of the ruffles! When I tell you, those ruffles almost went RAW, but I had Carol's look of disappointment in my head and went ahead and went the extra 3 miles! lol</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvO3b3vir2xqNpC3TriUpo7wvEleYFdIWmyfKxiJlRZjSY_JYwdjCrEeF6x_HuA_St6UlHFHbXxm5aHPiC42QVx54uunckb1EChGEfWD0buQcqsC4LCdfP3HWii-mw6zI0ZncprR0e0GEN-4EDQ00PkJPjKi088TEpmYF7cVThy1W0ChQelqtloxCt/s720/voguewed-0007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvO3b3vir2xqNpC3TriUpo7wvEleYFdIWmyfKxiJlRZjSY_JYwdjCrEeF6x_HuA_St6UlHFHbXxm5aHPiC42QVx54uunckb1EChGEfWD0buQcqsC4LCdfP3HWii-mw6zI0ZncprR0e0GEN-4EDQ00PkJPjKi088TEpmYF7cVThy1W0ChQelqtloxCt/s16000/voguewed-0007.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I didn't quite have enough of the scalloped edge, so I made it even from the top on both sides of the ruffle and used a perfectly matching bias tape to cover the last bit of the ruffle edge at the bottom.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURWlwx-yX9VjU6ytCU4LdahmsKWwSWo6zrXydm_AGbGsEtCOoRkYMj_MVa1y9e1V7_glotvQRWYzVwT8V33vJXoFFfCA2tCVM-jlwFRxWm0mLHamzR78A5GkBoF9fffh8KNi-sQOljJgksLt5ZlCL3qmmOnTu6Y_i0enu6cQzVc7qZq519QxfWLDy/s720/voguewed-0008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURWlwx-yX9VjU6ytCU4LdahmsKWwSWo6zrXydm_AGbGsEtCOoRkYMj_MVa1y9e1V7_glotvQRWYzVwT8V33vJXoFFfCA2tCVM-jlwFRxWm0mLHamzR78A5GkBoF9fffh8KNi-sQOljJgksLt5ZlCL3qmmOnTu6Y_i0enu6cQzVc7qZq519QxfWLDy/s16000/voguewed-0008.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The invisible zipper came out great and I was able to get a really clean machine finish at the waist. Sidenote, I did not have a zipper in my stash that matched, but I had just gotten home from NYC Frocktails and one of the sponsors of the event was Fabric Scrap. Fabric scrap sent a bag of assorted things and one was the perfectly colored matching invisible zipper for this dress!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0XI3dbG5bCi3BGkxDKSKd_cnCFi5KsXBrjDSDYITlJ3KQFozZxOYzY0FGYKAC53O5GNwfDfaLb7qyqeqd5_2LCL52YNu2kyJcpgGgi9NFIwsdzfwY5RYS9KCEZzxLYdqIQNMBGvAVf82OApt_kf2BBvMViYBPvn_PNA-7YU4EYxK9Z6HQEpGdXBl/s720/voguewed-0002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu0XI3dbG5bCi3BGkxDKSKd_cnCFi5KsXBrjDSDYITlJ3KQFozZxOYzY0FGYKAC53O5GNwfDfaLb7qyqeqd5_2LCL52YNu2kyJcpgGgi9NFIwsdzfwY5RYS9KCEZzxLYdqIQNMBGvAVf82OApt_kf2BBvMViYBPvn_PNA-7YU4EYxK9Z6HQEpGdXBl/s16000/voguewed-0002.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pNhBOM9J4coygNiNPrp1LxL63ZDvaSYIgDK-zDtcuNatu8JnNZUuN95CU5yd3SiumTMLgHUWHQdP3FOyQBmQi5BYY9SrUPlj2MTrYSIB0aCf6zb0xllEgZFE2fq_yMzfLAqaDJwGzxDKKshqY6HYgx-Is3lpU522CwM292NrQ9ewfewWmEBHiAzU/s720/voguewed-0001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pNhBOM9J4coygNiNPrp1LxL63ZDvaSYIgDK-zDtcuNatu8JnNZUuN95CU5yd3SiumTMLgHUWHQdP3FOyQBmQi5BYY9SrUPlj2MTrYSIB0aCf6zb0xllEgZFE2fq_yMzfLAqaDJwGzxDKKshqY6HYgx-Is3lpU522CwM292NrQ9ewfewWmEBHiAzU/s16000/voguewed-0001.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I definitely cut a size too big, for the same reason as <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2022/11/nyc-frocktails-tammy-silver-10k-midi.html" target="_blank">my last post</a>, and I had to keep taking this skirt in at the sides until I ran out of time and had to move on to the top. Ridiculously enough, this skirt ALSO kept falling down throughout the night and I also had this one pinned to my top SMH. I have to do better in the future lol</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Final Thoughts</h3><div>I think this skirt was a HIT for the wedding. I felt so honored to be able to participate in this act of love and solidarity and to be able to celebrate with my friends!</div><div><br /></div><div>Will I be altering the skirt to fit properly?? The jury is still out. I think I would need a specific place to wear it for me to feel the urge to make the proper adjustments. Making this skirt in such a short time really almost took me out. As I type this, I'm on a small sewing break for the rest of the year lol.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Let me know what you think of the skirt below and I'll be back in another post with details of the top I made to coordinate!</div><div><br /></div><div>xoxo,</div><div>Tasha<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTP-4IK4h5VBwixKSovSH_E53yJ7GcB3DX72WwutCFNI1_P4SRuTvLlpZHzdFK4eX9ohkVPHS0JKYPnysBYRR08BZYtX4TuFCGBoYh3kE7VWqVBCLADG1ooMolxlwsbC6tWrh61sAY-jToORDRSFjIe5ki1c5jtcvQSO7MO9D0eYewmTVfGOXMd2O/s3088/IMG_7168.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTP-4IK4h5VBwixKSovSH_E53yJ7GcB3DX72WwutCFNI1_P4SRuTvLlpZHzdFK4eX9ohkVPHS0JKYPnysBYRR08BZYtX4TuFCGBoYh3kE7VWqVBCLADG1ooMolxlwsbC6tWrh61sAY-jToORDRSFjIe5ki1c5jtcvQSO7MO9D0eYewmTVfGOXMd2O/w480-h640/IMG_7168.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6m7t1ZYDfsB4PNEvbV5TNfeE6j5L2A_R9HDq1-Sj1n9MMU5AyDmWoaHUz8gqtRIz6pDvBCvpEcJQqp3VK2rCzvk9ABu8hqzIZ3NXXDyQv7NBA4ZmXiwGX5ClQGxQW2fNDBC9cU7Wcw0_oaPodELBfW-zEbAYIpOmijSv7TVAe_s0kpwczPCBDYnq2/s4032/IMG_7172.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6m7t1ZYDfsB4PNEvbV5TNfeE6j5L2A_R9HDq1-Sj1n9MMU5AyDmWoaHUz8gqtRIz6pDvBCvpEcJQqp3VK2rCzvk9ABu8hqzIZ3NXXDyQv7NBA4ZmXiwGX5ClQGxQW2fNDBC9cU7Wcw0_oaPodELBfW-zEbAYIpOmijSv7TVAe_s0kpwczPCBDYnq2/w480-h640/IMG_7172.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p></p></div></div>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-62964832630126212852022-11-15T15:00:00.001-05:002022-11-15T15:00:00.152-05:00NYC Frocktails | Tammy Silver 10K Midi Skirt<p> Hello, friends! Long time no talk... sewing has definitely been going on!</p><p>I'm back with the skirt I made to attend NYC Frocktails, and BOY is there a lot to talk about!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCar-LCOK02EsLyfALmY9HdYNnYCGttTImfQSkl-GxYVqP8DEnLtEha9KLWE01l9heayuWzGZAZWVDW1tFdfipGTJaW6vEAPEmIpapvAO4ty6JpB-dTAXNFc51CKfGoMvUE9nGFpMEQ53_CNYBgqXYr07EvvQyY1D6qJ7BxCe2vUpBlg963Q4fw8W5/s3210/IMG_6771.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3210" data-original-width="2692" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCar-LCOK02EsLyfALmY9HdYNnYCGttTImfQSkl-GxYVqP8DEnLtEha9KLWE01l9heayuWzGZAZWVDW1tFdfipGTJaW6vEAPEmIpapvAO4ty6JpB-dTAXNFc51CKfGoMvUE9nGFpMEQ53_CNYBgqXYr07EvvQyY1D6qJ7BxCe2vUpBlg963Q4fw8W5/w537-h640/IMG_6771.JPG" width="537" /></a></div><p>This is the <a href="https://tammysilver.com/shop/10k-midi-skirt/" target="_blank">10K Midi Skirt from Tammy Silver</a> in a size G (spoiler: I should've gone smaller).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEA7uURuHYeAaI3I0K3CIArcqIUG9MKLHeXtNHoXm3CfY6gYlZQdEoKK0K6hGjkqC-Xc22ZbkC51oEM-fwkJQt8SiNxVMxRv6JhukqOs1bJ7aJUJjXWMxCL3HnnVvusnPcrLTWVTJMgB6MLbQeWyHLMbBYXnBjtXZqVZdPZrpDD_zqLYWZRs7qDqvz/s1600/IMG_7208.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEA7uURuHYeAaI3I0K3CIArcqIUG9MKLHeXtNHoXm3CfY6gYlZQdEoKK0K6hGjkqC-Xc22ZbkC51oEM-fwkJQt8SiNxVMxRv6JhukqOs1bJ7aJUJjXWMxCL3HnnVvusnPcrLTWVTJMgB6MLbQeWyHLMbBYXnBjtXZqVZdPZrpDD_zqLYWZRs7qDqvz/w426-h640/IMG_7208.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by <b>Anjelica Jardiel @anjelicajardiel</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let me first start this deep dive by talking about the fabric. This is a stretch reversible sequin fabric that I picked up at Los Tejidos in Panama. You can see that fabric haul in <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2022/10/panama-fabric-shopping-haul.html" target="_blank">this previous blog post</a>. I picked this fabric because it was beautiful and so dynamic! This was my first time ever sewing with sequins so my rude awakening was soon coming LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMpU-PqJ-9a8sRBA3KJ9u0lta48adBe8VxQN7Ong5L1mYHWoEY2wkYCGQa2Fa-nTAfvvfksBrm1KQmnCHbI2Wyxb2fN8nTRRMRroGEneLGFjAze5ZfPjvWsj0sl36zjK-1VxmYK-LrsiHTq6ixEyqooCIrdvxRPd9l5DthtFmz4rKHDy29ZOi0IXI/s1080/10kmidi-9987.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMpU-PqJ-9a8sRBA3KJ9u0lta48adBe8VxQN7Ong5L1mYHWoEY2wkYCGQa2Fa-nTAfvvfksBrm1KQmnCHbI2Wyxb2fN8nTRRMRroGEneLGFjAze5ZfPjvWsj0sl36zjK-1VxmYK-LrsiHTq6ixEyqooCIrdvxRPd9l5DthtFmz4rKHDy29ZOi0IXI/s16000/10kmidi-9987.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_vggy60ZMfmgYqrUtRsfOD13q6EkhfvNsLtFMkN3bfn0gP64hME9_TV9l9EqVOx-OL6I1sDUQFGcgVGcYbYFmlc5Iz9n8TeE1IEIfrAcSLdjjI3_EdMJodt6xT3rBLJKE750mNs7foXnotQr9IIMgKL2toSUD328OTaec0Va1RqFP8pzKdk05H4d6/s720/10kmidi-9990.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_vggy60ZMfmgYqrUtRsfOD13q6EkhfvNsLtFMkN3bfn0gP64hME9_TV9l9EqVOx-OL6I1sDUQFGcgVGcYbYFmlc5Iz9n8TeE1IEIfrAcSLdjjI3_EdMJodt6xT3rBLJKE750mNs7foXnotQr9IIMgKL2toSUD328OTaec0Va1RqFP8pzKdk05H4d6/s16000/10kmidi-9990.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cutting the Fabric</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did some research on YouTube on the best ways to cut sequin fabric because everyone talks about how much of a pain and mess it is. I found a video that showed to use painter's tape underneath the pattern pieces a little past the pattern piece edge so that you are cutting the piece directly on top of the tape.This minimized a GREAT deal of mess that I would've had to handle because the tape catches 90% of the cut sequins. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_xFC02igBYpISoIJimIj7g56ZYUlSxthiijk-2MVO13qdx35JMc4CyyeD9vpSsxvUXW6Ol9l8Ya0_Qy2FPlfMJ-pyr7gqK8XKz8naQYZzwx8RwfidtDt7r1yx15KQQVG2vxpUQPRH7rEp6bO2xkMdGV4wT3nJQ2KJAI6F7bVbAd6_KY6szxNN0X3/s2688/IMG_7517.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_xFC02igBYpISoIJimIj7g56ZYUlSxthiijk-2MVO13qdx35JMc4CyyeD9vpSsxvUXW6Ol9l8Ya0_Qy2FPlfMJ-pyr7gqK8XKz8naQYZzwx8RwfidtDt7r1yx15KQQVG2vxpUQPRH7rEp6bO2xkMdGV4wT3nJQ2KJAI6F7bVbAd6_KY6szxNN0X3/w296-h640/IMG_7517.PNG" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='420' height='349' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxuoLEwtaUue-vOtZTfo7zm9rgrsYWVlaOGEo-2Iil69tgPMnfB4_qpAZuTL8LsngusUL6N4KyJlycpASEdRg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did keep my hand vacuum next to my cutting table every step of the way though lol. But this method of cutting out the sequin fabric was a game-changer when I saw it! Let me know if you knew about this or if you're going to try it in the future!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, I want to note, the skirt does have darts in the front and back, but I sewed the lining first with the darts. To avoid having to make darts in the sequins, I laid the lining pieces on top of the cut-out sequin pieces and shaved off the excess fabric off the side seams.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Preparing the Fabric</h3>So anytime you hear someone talking about sewing a sequin garment, you KNOW they're going to say that the sequins have to be removed from the seam allowance (SA). After I learned about the painter's tape trick for the pattern pieces, I figured it could work the same way for the seam allowances. Maybe not for the cleanliness, but at least to give me a guide on how many sequins I had to remove because different parts of the skirt front had different SAs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='412' height='343' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwpvgD6N6SbATaqdWXEuZdroLVYyvi_jpf8bYwO748VjB7rDxM7TG7JtJSm5f_NTfVRwPkU8idn9DkQYw7v1Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOczI4jsQf-Vekm4yXRXiao8NOVhAPw9A8VtuIUBfhfpDyzrrsq5SO1J7ByWzm8gjsWMTmM6rUp5BjdSiUCebRzxeG_6Xur2d_9MpGlogMGTGsSH6Q17lAR1tl-07bPrLEJj4gZEKZWL0th-GgJubjX9TllxJZE20SSVaOYZ5Y6QTqK33iVunpMN-e/s2688/IMG_7516.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOczI4jsQf-Vekm4yXRXiao8NOVhAPw9A8VtuIUBfhfpDyzrrsq5SO1J7ByWzm8gjsWMTmM6rUp5BjdSiUCebRzxeG_6Xur2d_9MpGlogMGTGsSH6Q17lAR1tl-07bPrLEJj4gZEKZWL0th-GgJubjX9TllxJZE20SSVaOYZ5Y6QTqK33iVunpMN-e/w296-h640/IMG_7516.PNG" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It took me a little more than an hour and a half to remove sequins from ONE EDGE ALONE. So do the math; 4 edges, multiplied by 3 pieces, plus 1 (split), equals 13 edges... we're talking somewhere between 20 and 26 hours of just removing sequins! As much as I loved how this skirt came out, I can tell you I'm not jumping with excitement to do THAT again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='431' height='358' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx_KziFq7PPBURVhZ-2mWJXXTQM9S2Ls3t5k34GSQkS3vhZtMLyavtvy3UvluvHV5PDJElshNMqq4cDfXCRcQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And like I said, I had my vacuum close, so after each edge, I went ahead and cleaned the sewing table so it never felt overwhelming. But even still, I found sequins even IN MY BED for weeks after LOL</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sewing the Fabric</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To sew the pieces together, I used a microtex needle and that worked AMAZINGLY. Especially when I had to start taking in the side seams because 1. the pattern calls for woven fabric and I didn't take that into account, and 2. I also cut a size that fit the higher end of my fluctuating weight. So basically I was swimming in it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I took the sides seams in 1/4" at a time on each side until it got to the point that I would have to remove MORE of the sequins I was sewing over and I decided I wouldn't take it in anymore because it would stick out like a sore thumb on the sides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Otherwise, I didn't have any issues sewing the skirt together on my machine!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finishes</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am really proud of the way I finished this skirt! The lining is from the CASA COLLECTION at JoAnn Fabrics. It is called "CASA SILKY SATIN BLACK". It says it's 100% Polyester, but that isn't true. It has a little stretch to it, which I appreciate in a lining.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll start off by saying I fully lined the skirt (keyhole included) with a clean machine finish. I sewed the main body pieces together at the side seams and did the same with the lining. I laid the lining on top of the main fabric (right sides together) and sewed the bottom edge all the way across (plus up and around the keyhole).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I opened that bottom seam, pressed and turned out the pointy asymmetrical parts of the hem. Then I folded the fabric "hot dog style" with the back pieces of the main fabric right sides facing, and the main pieces of the lining fabric right sides facing. Folding it that way, you have one LONG back seam to sew and I sewed it from the notch for the bottom of the zipper on the lining to the same notch on the main fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After that, I turned everything right sides out and only had the opening at the waist edge that needed to be finished with the facing and the zipper!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To close the key hole, I just tacked the two ends together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Myp1sh_JUvF9SNuPW81JJ-uSo1-cp_ego08mRNIAgTN9a6PmY6bAeBZfoOKDdYnS9VvjPmKQU_R-VE_NAkUdR9P9F72pHP9--iMh11V-fBtX_DdLq3SE4F6msTpPFVENzfOGkNYxlW70IxpOOfCihRsIkMhVVMO0zZ6IRrY-8qxVSOAgzXXg7I8M/s1080/10kmidi-9995.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Myp1sh_JUvF9SNuPW81JJ-uSo1-cp_ego08mRNIAgTN9a6PmY6bAeBZfoOKDdYnS9VvjPmKQU_R-VE_NAkUdR9P9F72pHP9--iMh11V-fBtX_DdLq3SE4F6msTpPFVENzfOGkNYxlW70IxpOOfCihRsIkMhVVMO0zZ6IRrY-8qxVSOAgzXXg7I8M/s16000/10kmidi-9995.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hand-sewed the invisible zipper on the main fabric and machine-sewed the lining & waist facing. Surprisingly enough, to ME, it really turned out invisible!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFN3GZQUfmGEuawk0m7jNFPUE-hECo78KrL2O8u1S7Pdp8OfmLjJdjeLH3COCdcm6rTx9gPBI2nKN1zma4-TMtfnKEl6J7hlxe8S9tm1vK35ixxar4xQMpwGdv3zOyfca6AQd_1hdsBC70LoEcRww9MgmWpF0iivtkcxQeNcb3EEkBY7K6fsWL2zdD/s1080/10kmidi-9991.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFN3GZQUfmGEuawk0m7jNFPUE-hECo78KrL2O8u1S7Pdp8OfmLjJdjeLH3COCdcm6rTx9gPBI2nKN1zma4-TMtfnKEl6J7hlxe8S9tm1vK35ixxar4xQMpwGdv3zOyfca6AQd_1hdsBC70LoEcRww9MgmWpF0iivtkcxQeNcb3EEkBY7K6fsWL2zdD/s16000/10kmidi-9991.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had to do a facing on TOP of the lining, because that was the only way my brain could wrap around the finishing lol. I serged the edge of the facing with brown thread that was already in my serger because I was getting pressed for time, but it doesn't look terrible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Understitching was SUPER important and I really had to steam the facing to sit well on the inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sWL5OBg41vaqzHPgvw-9sKs8OGqPzCHELdXOGdq6y_1phkEQU8qN_qM_E3FsCOoKw7jh-8unc05kPmEsU1JrcyXNGKfcJYt__wD6nIIpRnWuqVlUKf4hgaECsWiKDXraG6Dml3PZZbepIF-2eRyp6IN48xnhILp4N_3s86LUg8R7IwneeyfsH7Al/s720/10kmidi-9993.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1sWL5OBg41vaqzHPgvw-9sKs8OGqPzCHELdXOGdq6y_1phkEQU8qN_qM_E3FsCOoKw7jh-8unc05kPmEsU1JrcyXNGKfcJYt__wD6nIIpRnWuqVlUKf4hgaECsWiKDXraG6Dml3PZZbepIF-2eRyp6IN48xnhILp4N_3s86LUg8R7IwneeyfsH7Al/s16000/10kmidi-9993.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiy0S1X-wwtZ4EZOXWSu0vgBHAYhbLyMt7XKyShoybguT7ebinVCqwtwlu9omR9ad9udjpo-ol6JyVuliSKMInei6oSaqxGfevOBvf4pMnob-Zut2VktFPBxOC_uI4rwd2BvmbnMq5H_EVEQbb6-ozOg7jJAwBkpN8jhZnG520M8XjN9hF8P88vFHC/s720/10kmidi-9997.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiy0S1X-wwtZ4EZOXWSu0vgBHAYhbLyMt7XKyShoybguT7ebinVCqwtwlu9omR9ad9udjpo-ol6JyVuliSKMInei6oSaqxGfevOBvf4pMnob-Zut2VktFPBxOC_uI4rwd2BvmbnMq5H_EVEQbb6-ozOg7jJAwBkpN8jhZnG520M8XjN9hF8P88vFHC/s16000/10kmidi-9997.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Final Thoughts</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am ABSOLUTELY in love with the skirt!! I got so many compliments on it Frocktails, I am so proud of it. All that to say, it is still too big (and it was falling off of me at the event) (*secret: it was pinned to my top LOL)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was originally debating whether or not I was going to take the time to make the proper adjustments to the skirt so that it fits, and I DEFINITELY AM.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am going to have to take in the side seams of the lining, facing, AND the main fabric. That also means removing enough sequins to sew the correct seam allowance. I do love the skirt enough to put the effort in and I absolutely want to wear it again comfortably.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQIk08IpkWlBGKtK5-QSmh55FDuOei0UmBNKdAa_hNGA6XfeacyIFI6bcagEe89lykocQaLixCb9hoNXga9SMg3szwEwYDL1i-QantjImr4JmYlUkbOMspT1WqsT309-88Bi-YP6Lx6-ao8nLwXqCgQzQxJOBHPD34vt2pHLwDiEcVj2P0jwSIwyUl/s1600/IMG_7207.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQIk08IpkWlBGKtK5-QSmh55FDuOei0UmBNKdAa_hNGA6XfeacyIFI6bcagEe89lykocQaLixCb9hoNXga9SMg3szwEwYDL1i-QantjImr4JmYlUkbOMspT1WqsT309-88Bi-YP6Lx6-ao8nLwXqCgQzQxJOBHPD34vt2pHLwDiEcVj2P0jwSIwyUl/w426-h640/IMG_7207.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by <b>Anjelica Jardiel @anjelicajardiel</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let me know what you think about this skirt in the comments! Feel free to give me advice on what you may have done differently.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">NYC Frocktails</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now onto what I made the skirt for! lol I attended NYC Frocktails and I knew I wanted something that was going to STAND OUT, and that it did! I had SO much fun at Frocktails. Shoutout to Robyn and her small team for throwing such a successful event! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Feel free to check out my Frocktails weekend vlog below and check out some of the pics I managed to get even through my crisis lol (If you watch the vid, you'll understand)</div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ROhGdDSYZaI" width="433" youtube-src-id="ROhGdDSYZaI"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsdrD3u2P4agiDeyIrCM2WNk7y3Yfru9RZbTT1dmvr8oSlm2rKCrnHFnhjN2Jna3PDxNWxDxwh9s-lIzSkMUT0PeApH4m8fGZI9MJi3yazW-FqdXOKM68jFbGG1i15Rr1TC543RsXMXser04R3D_r02GAysjT0_hmwsiKeq-UxO9CiHVx9pclbkmP/s1560/77DAF533-30AD-458C-8393-9F13D00186E7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Back in May, I went to Panama to visit my grandfather for his birthday and while I was there, I did something I told myself I WOULDN'T do... Go back to the fabric stores! I already have a ton of fabric, including lots from <a href="https://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2018/03/fabric-shopping-in-panama.html" target="_blank">previous Panama trips</a>, but I ended up not being able to resist. This time I shopped in Los Pueblos, but interestingly enough I encountered some of the same stores that I've gotten fabric from downtown.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAwnGJUMtqjLkQUYeQ34SlvaIGiDxiwXOPp1JkWSlbGLyD6TIoGolBjfX1WglGXZxzXQiahpowBWMypA0Hb_u7lmKmccTvBpRGlxd2n_7o2Tqs44LfoE9vz06AmToEc7-ujNqo6BGGcOhYvM-yt7c-BVoq8Dc4V8q392fi2aA4v-MJ5OZY0JgUpFN/s6240/IMG_4629.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAwnGJUMtqjLkQUYeQ34SlvaIGiDxiwXOPp1JkWSlbGLyD6TIoGolBjfX1WglGXZxzXQiahpowBWMypA0Hb_u7lmKmccTvBpRGlxd2n_7o2Tqs44LfoE9vz06AmToEc7-ujNqo6BGGcOhYvM-yt7c-BVoq8Dc4V8q392fi2aA4v-MJ5OZY0JgUpFN/w640-h426/IMG_4629.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p>I am going to share photos of the fabrics I picked up here, but if you want to see their movement and guess with me about what to label them (because most of the stores don't label the fabrics) check out my YouTube Video of this haul! I also dive deeper into the vibe of each store in the video!<span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OrE_9ZlpB7c" width="320" youtube-src-id="OrE_9ZlpB7c"></iframe></div><a name='more'></a><p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;">Textura</h3><div>Textura doesn't have the largest VARIETY of fabrics, but plenty of prints. Also a good amount of linings in this store. They have a few gems here and there and I think I found some. They also have a small selection of trims but lots of snaps, buttons, and ribbons.</div><div><br /><div>Total Spent: $27.78</div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdl4j3DWRc5eME4tBbU0YsMFfsM9pU4G0hvNbBHkoVJz63hxxYexyuJ2XyGOkCCV5La-vsdL09nSs0SShVHTJI-Rf-5vg0jTDrB2N_X-GoWH5TjAKmSXmpSxL3Dejd01n7afHBEqoObl_CbnysUFdGA1LmGIC2IAPW6To7hTA0KnatKHRkDCueL9K/s4272/IMG_7680.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdl4j3DWRc5eME4tBbU0YsMFfsM9pU4G0hvNbBHkoVJz63hxxYexyuJ2XyGOkCCV5La-vsdL09nSs0SShVHTJI-Rf-5vg0jTDrB2N_X-GoWH5TjAKmSXmpSxL3Dejd01n7afHBEqoObl_CbnysUFdGA1LmGIC2IAPW6To7hTA0KnatKHRkDCueL9K/w640-h426/IMG_7680.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 yards @ $1.99/yd</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_4L_t4jG8OWEPx2SfQOw_YlD_U8FzxFqP1Q2FF1tsrf3dVk3K63PHWj8SzOy-o5TSuxB3-ratl9AcKl889viaL1cFZ3cGhN9ju4fOgJGJQSPvD7DQapkl0hb-8-dTnxXYC58Akw5CSERETMouIEFzsjvTttBrHzKUh_ooNuYeDa0YzPVzMex_xM_/s4272/IMG_7683.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_4L_t4jG8OWEPx2SfQOw_YlD_U8FzxFqP1Q2FF1tsrf3dVk3K63PHWj8SzOy-o5TSuxB3-ratl9AcKl889viaL1cFZ3cGhN9ju4fOgJGJQSPvD7DQapkl0hb-8-dTnxXYC58Akw5CSERETMouIEFzsjvTttBrHzKUh_ooNuYeDa0YzPVzMex_xM_/w640-h426/IMG_7683.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1 yd @ $15.97/yd</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6dgPgBWAhedDWON84FlUWmTlBTScJ3IUNVbimwKD_LT01-8fcFdlegXDfwPIdGuirz7XcxmYUYT6qeJz-YiC2X2C3k2bZ8fxjFN9O2gVGPXBi9Rgb3Rs0kKtHZAz1-IQMm5E31bQ0qOzrq8uuzw-Kpbf-nQLr6eRRe8du-ins2MvARAUz0SojIZE-/s4272/IMG_7689.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6dgPgBWAhedDWON84FlUWmTlBTScJ3IUNVbimwKD_LT01-8fcFdlegXDfwPIdGuirz7XcxmYUYT6qeJz-YiC2X2C3k2bZ8fxjFN9O2gVGPXBi9Rgb3Rs0kKtHZAz1-IQMm5E31bQ0qOzrq8uuzw-Kpbf-nQLr6eRRe8du-ins2MvARAUz0SojIZE-/w640-h426/IMG_7689.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Pico Pico</h3>Pico Pico is one I've visited before. I actually made <a href="https://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2019/06/panama-bird-top-simplicity-8550.html" target="_blank">this top</a> out of some fabric I picked up there. This location is much smaller than the one downtown, but they still had some great selections and a variety of fabric types.</div><div>They didn't have any trims, but they did have notions like zippers, elastics, etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>Total Spent: $53.15<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKoUcZcgI8krcKc6KqHPV2NwAo3g0fpK_P8SVVghm1FbGLa6IDPiZMwHOczZ7dNspO1K-h2iBoNPW0cFFIE6KzTaoUs9D3Zl43edMJh2PTfj3uqfuAd5XyUMREMN7Amgjnnsei8bXa5p92US_eTg93svzvm0zs-dHh2TcLW4hubZZo4p0ZNEhsuO4X/s4272/IMG_7691.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKoUcZcgI8krcKc6KqHPV2NwAo3g0fpK_P8SVVghm1FbGLa6IDPiZMwHOczZ7dNspO1K-h2iBoNPW0cFFIE6KzTaoUs9D3Zl43edMJh2PTfj3uqfuAd5XyUMREMN7Amgjnnsei8bXa5p92US_eTg93svzvm0zs-dHh2TcLW4hubZZo4p0ZNEhsuO4X/w640-h426/IMG_7691.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 yds @ $4.95/yd</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykbpquLicRKDH9gePbOBmiJtrXikwXYE1SkeJVeOg-slWL8vmPyHgbzEfGtJpHS-wF71FYNS_mZ83jE16SD93z-zgnUrxYQsvZCLb_z5ESBmjXHuboM-j1VS-XpWXkomCoNfbePli9tYUrGboj4iWXrYL6Px1DPIb3z9l2D_SJVeS-9fHnssi5a9Z/s4272/IMG_7693.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgykbpquLicRKDH9gePbOBmiJtrXikwXYE1SkeJVeOg-slWL8vmPyHgbzEfGtJpHS-wF71FYNS_mZ83jE16SD93z-zgnUrxYQsvZCLb_z5ESBmjXHuboM-j1VS-XpWXkomCoNfbePli9tYUrGboj4iWXrYL6Px1DPIb3z9l2D_SJVeS-9fHnssi5a9Z/w640-h426/IMG_7693.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crepe Linen - 2 yds @ $4.95/yd</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavNqRzaJM46HNM-ARimknWqmOEjhmKaCFSYdg06cNa95h3GUQ78M0GreemFIAdrOvHnDUmWTPcb7pH5EhuRcG0WDhCUD2GKfugFONEJpT0IfNM_Xkvffd5cjNQpaf0UONvH4Hg9ZRICr0ZX3hGzgpixHGqmAvvU1an-lyS41xakkZ7UfxK5NJa_t3/s4272/IMG_7694.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavNqRzaJM46HNM-ARimknWqmOEjhmKaCFSYdg06cNa95h3GUQ78M0GreemFIAdrOvHnDUmWTPcb7pH5EhuRcG0WDhCUD2GKfugFONEJpT0IfNM_Xkvffd5cjNQpaf0UONvH4Hg9ZRICr0ZX3hGzgpixHGqmAvvU1an-lyS41xakkZ7UfxK5NJa_t3/w640-h426/IMG_7694.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reversible - 3 yds @ $9.95/yd</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPOCLkjlNkPxfVEVzPwa1eiCA-P-E488WcF1U5rvXs75wL51cepK4Sf3Fvp2MIFbLBnqD96-RrXtMrqcDj7QuyCo5bqcelM0z3XqHs7ZhbrzBwoWjS-XuwVm83OTiLJyhRCxGmygqZa3JBBS8cQuMYE95kxz9VHB3dcnYDDidWU7KZvhK9iU11tkT/s4272/IMG_7697.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPOCLkjlNkPxfVEVzPwa1eiCA-P-E488WcF1U5rvXs75wL51cepK4Sf3Fvp2MIFbLBnqD96-RrXtMrqcDj7QuyCo5bqcelM0z3XqHs7ZhbrzBwoWjS-XuwVm83OTiLJyhRCxGmygqZa3JBBS8cQuMYE95kxz9VHB3dcnYDDidWU7KZvhK9iU11tkT/w640-h426/IMG_7697.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Los Tejidos</h3><div>Los Tejidos is the other store that I had been to before. I made <a href="https://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2018/08/but-what-do-i-wear-to-eiffel-mccalls.html" target="_blank">this jacket</a> out of fabric that I got at the Santa Ana location. Both locations are pretty large and I think they have the most variety of fabric at the best pricing. They have LOTS of plain-colored fabric in all kinds of fabric types in the $2-$5 range.</div><div><br /></div><div>Total Spent: $132.10</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpvgRr-8uK4aoDy7mlY4lUIxV1z6kyvRJQirtl_se8bCAezb5_XQdGsEMNDmzIBICVzWTsBrcYy12rznN5jfQ_oR_1uSkrBPGhH_4LnpeBKzimncgswkDmPpCGPuXNypKbjE8LpGi01KqAdJ2lRHiN20_1W3CJ18RM4ieb0Cd9Kix2rNbatpldfN_/s4272/IMG_7703.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpvgRr-8uK4aoDy7mlY4lUIxV1z6kyvRJQirtl_se8bCAezb5_XQdGsEMNDmzIBICVzWTsBrcYy12rznN5jfQ_oR_1uSkrBPGhH_4LnpeBKzimncgswkDmPpCGPuXNypKbjE8LpGi01KqAdJ2lRHiN20_1W3CJ18RM4ieb0Cd9Kix2rNbatpldfN_/w640-h426/IMG_7703.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Neoprene - 1.5 yds</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtQHeEqd9esFWBKtAdOH6ndt7UKbSO2b4YSI72uceagag8PMsV82AwIbTTbutXjaRERmJJsGBJYaIdkigPodv8dPMPcDuLjy3GBphXULUautpMRRe7fsI2_G2oRRoS91_BpGnMc4Mo08Df4ufPoT_uk0BRVgJPgOEzdxLj_oOtBtuBVNym9Cp6JiW/s4272/IMG_7705.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtQHeEqd9esFWBKtAdOH6ndt7UKbSO2b4YSI72uceagag8PMsV82AwIbTTbutXjaRERmJJsGBJYaIdkigPodv8dPMPcDuLjy3GBphXULUautpMRRe7fsI2_G2oRRoS91_BpGnMc4Mo08Df4ufPoT_uk0BRVgJPgOEzdxLj_oOtBtuBVNym9Cp6JiW/w640-h426/IMG_7705.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crepe - 5 yds</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mLV5QSdZVVaLeZGV17LwU2ZcSvONH1LXVW7aLmN1G0Q5mV8mwCULt6c8JdJHI6vFoch432PrZYC6k7oKpJ-sUJtzHnDGyeSVJaxQazTIftwRD6BCHGWrGPG34pSATZMhpW_oEpezCXForCc6cCe204kY0_Ej-Jdo7YK2yy60B44jIq89vB_EoMIN/s4272/IMG_7710.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3mLV5QSdZVVaLeZGV17LwU2ZcSvONH1LXVW7aLmN1G0Q5mV8mwCULt6c8JdJHI6vFoch432PrZYC6k7oKpJ-sUJtzHnDGyeSVJaxQazTIftwRD6BCHGWrGPG34pSATZMhpW_oEpezCXForCc6cCe204kY0_Ej-Jdo7YK2yy60B44jIq89vB_EoMIN/w640-h426/IMG_7710.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chiffon - 2 yds</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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But with that said, they also have prices closer to what you would see in the States. I felt like a kid in a candy store in this spot lol</div><div><br /></div><div>Total Spent: $83.61</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfGDnEzBlQ05yjuwdMPVy3ye40KFKJ1zc_bBD4F9FGezL7VGDpfE7cVo8g8aq2565WjZ93-HRwykXdSVWAbAGA28mOpjG5T7Vecer1xS8LeixPFmS9w85xnz-o4XjUTTnyMCUG6nPYNzdvEDba26hQoBbYkiTCkeXfzCLSdBLpxWVjy6InzF4Nv6Bf/s4272/IMG_7726.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfGDnEzBlQ05yjuwdMPVy3ye40KFKJ1zc_bBD4F9FGezL7VGDpfE7cVo8g8aq2565WjZ93-HRwykXdSVWAbAGA28mOpjG5T7Vecer1xS8LeixPFmS9w85xnz-o4XjUTTnyMCUG6nPYNzdvEDba26hQoBbYkiTCkeXfzCLSdBLpxWVjy6InzF4Nv6Bf/w640-h426/IMG_7726.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reversible Tulle/Chiffon - 2 yds</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KPuH8LwkFSA5BK7N7seog2FMzt_FajvTd3sdotBGDnLfNt-s0gDKgHfKk2qh1xFnY8WjilIOqbu8gHGcnXpDGAZqQIgVHgnkshyxQRpl_YNiRvW9mkjyur_cmmA2MWOhFpO6t_R7JM1Q0wzq2YzjIVoApknYx1l_3YKKR01DxkKPGD9F9EjuimuX/s4272/IMG_7742.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2848" data-original-width="4272" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KPuH8LwkFSA5BK7N7seog2FMzt_FajvTd3sdotBGDnLfNt-s0gDKgHfKk2qh1xFnY8WjilIOqbu8gHGcnXpDGAZqQIgVHgnkshyxQRpl_YNiRvW9mkjyur_cmmA2MWOhFpO6t_R7JM1Q0wzq2YzjIVoApknYx1l_3YKKR01DxkKPGD9F9EjuimuX/w640-h426/IMG_7742.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 yds</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br />Which one of these fabrics is your favorite? What would you make with your favorite one? Sound off in the comments below!</p><p>See you in the next one!</p><p>xoxo,</p><p>Tasha</p></div></div>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-61200720350333328932022-09-27T10:00:00.004-04:002022-09-27T10:00:00.155-04:00My Thoughts on my Summer Makes<p> Hey Friends! I did more sewing this summer than I have in the past 2 years combined lol I wanted to make a video about my honest feelings about each make after the thrill of the newness has faded. </p><p>Do I still love them? </p><p>Do they need adjustments? </p><p>Do I even want to wear them anymore??</p><p>Take a watch and let me know what you think in the comments!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fmu-OyJzWcc" width="320" youtube-src-id="Fmu-OyJzWcc"></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">xoxo,</p><p style="text-align: left;">Tasha</p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-53965319696618883312022-09-20T10:00:00.012-04:002022-09-20T10:00:00.194-04:00Juneteenth Shirt | Closet Core Patterns Kalle Shirt<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello, Friends! This post is LONG overdue, but forgive me. I needed time to edit the video I recorded of the whole creative process! But before I get to that, welcome my Juneteenth Shirt!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Juneteenth is a (now) national holiday that commemorates the date, 3 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people there be freed. Long story short, it's a holiday that commemorates ALL of the slaves throughout the US knowing that they were free. Like, an "Independence Day" of sorts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Knowing what I wanted to do with this fabric, it made this holiday perfect to dedicate it to!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTFykeEX_MZIaXs9LJOjrY0z4e4zWYX8qpnUCYfmC6wpfgkLXdUjP4o2WI1w8G1ZgNs61xIF8j3aRPwVH8J0cEwzLluf81Z_o0mJoPWkr1nrEFyFThBhXbihQ6gCAS-1RfiyTvPxrf-7AzrUZhHO6C8YUEHRC560JmkZDyKKKdxpkqZTnNKRPMFIe/s1080/face-4759.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTFykeEX_MZIaXs9LJOjrY0z4e4zWYX8qpnUCYfmC6wpfgkLXdUjP4o2WI1w8G1ZgNs61xIF8j3aRPwVH8J0cEwzLluf81Z_o0mJoPWkr1nrEFyFThBhXbihQ6gCAS-1RfiyTvPxrf-7AzrUZhHO6C8YUEHRC560JmkZDyKKKdxpkqZTnNKRPMFIe/s16000/face-4759.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the <a href="https://closetcorepatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns-all/products/kalle-shirt-shirtdress-pattern?variant=39419168653446" target="_blank">Closet Core Paterrns Kalle Shirt</a> View A in a size 12.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5_N25imj8CZhubM8qsq8d1bh2zcqsKJLgc91z3rYCqqOyN9PkuIqtylte2zkCsV759L3WYd6O2gDqsnqZ67Pom6kz4xJrRUDPFe_ZhqOZjjuJDRKANUPeesISNvegHYu-mrsRnkLQWwNxWbjQDIzAAApruISEvBWvsPFe5XzYfQ9MdyGmiVtfCiz/s1080/face-4730.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5_N25imj8CZhubM8qsq8d1bh2zcqsKJLgc91z3rYCqqOyN9PkuIqtylte2zkCsV759L3WYd6O2gDqsnqZ67Pom6kz4xJrRUDPFe_ZhqOZjjuJDRKANUPeesISNvegHYu-mrsRnkLQWwNxWbjQDIzAAApruISEvBWvsPFe5XzYfQ9MdyGmiVtfCiz/s16000/face-4730.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you want to WATCH this shirt coming together before reading this review, check out the video!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fkFyON73xO0" width="320" youtube-src-id="fkFyON73xO0"></iframe></div><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let's start with the fabric like I normally do. This fabric is called "Crowded Faces" wherever you can find it on the internet. I got this fabric from <a href="https://dhfabricsandco.com/shop-all-fabrics" target="_blank">D&H Fabrics</a>, but it is no longer available there. It comes in white, navy, and a black colorway but it seems to be sold out in most places. I did find a link for the white colorway <a href="https://fabricfaerie.com/products/lady-mcelroy-crowded-faces-white" target="_blank">here</a>. It is a cotton lawn and definitely the perfect fabric for a button-up shirt. It is not too stiff, but is substantial enough for the shirt to keep its structure!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnkPLp_B_PBRAyS8kE0yxG_4Lda7tt5mPC_SDBwyRHGhRo67NkMmbDA7Wp5H_Mr6_2AX5AZHjj7LZvSs_D7gUaTAeiuBcwIqEmn9k3Myv6wJ_EEslvmDM4Tn5_yFV7mb65JwWxqdVVl6BgxOxr4sJ7f0U_PciTR47DRhg1CjfCpc262AL0XouRRlN/s1080/face-4665.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnkPLp_B_PBRAyS8kE0yxG_4Lda7tt5mPC_SDBwyRHGhRo67NkMmbDA7Wp5H_Mr6_2AX5AZHjj7LZvSs_D7gUaTAeiuBcwIqEmn9k3Myv6wJ_EEslvmDM4Tn5_yFV7mb65JwWxqdVVl6BgxOxr4sJ7f0U_PciTR47DRhg1CjfCpc262AL0XouRRlN/s16000/face-4665.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh63MYmBJXNEsQ-EjJwWDJXuDoXmn6qa8UznDTXhBiNq49NJAuZdZAaKrW7VJqW0lYomZYart0Ek52oBTn8pTItZa-IWlZSzYnndel-4zS8QV7Jwytn-gcIMJFFw-nlX1zJQwgSkF-Y8m6UpCkU-5CuvWP1BfbMqfsAlBnBuu5D-zpLirnuOyGOiGTf/s1080/face-4667.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh63MYmBJXNEsQ-EjJwWDJXuDoXmn6qa8UznDTXhBiNq49NJAuZdZAaKrW7VJqW0lYomZYart0Ek52oBTn8pTItZa-IWlZSzYnndel-4zS8QV7Jwytn-gcIMJFFw-nlX1zJQwgSkF-Y8m6UpCkU-5CuvWP1BfbMqfsAlBnBuu5D-zpLirnuOyGOiGTf/s16000/face-4667.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I got the idea to color in the faces of this fabric from <a href="https://sewingfantaticdiary.blogspot.com/">Carolyn</a>. I know I'm always shouting her out, but she's honestly so helpful and gives me so many great ideas and support. Her idea was GOLD. I just had to find some reliable markers. Watch the YouTube video to see the saga I had to go through with testing the different markers... it was a doozy and borderline stressful lol</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2dyZNs2DuEOdLhNYpgoeMR8IreNSUzrCrY0ew3bJM8ntk5SwDKI46IPsBSyoxSmfFYLqcTAq8PvI933u87-XrGIYZgMC6byquuZy54hUx8CixNLwZtHvj0uejTgpoQabwEYaxi2uZ5CgxnlB4ntXRvWitf0XOXfutKEQXpgQlaE8f1S8DRJ_jHia/s1080/face-4673.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs2dyZNs2DuEOdLhNYpgoeMR8IreNSUzrCrY0ew3bJM8ntk5SwDKI46IPsBSyoxSmfFYLqcTAq8PvI933u87-XrGIYZgMC6byquuZy54hUx8CixNLwZtHvj0uejTgpoQabwEYaxi2uZ5CgxnlB4ntXRvWitf0XOXfutKEQXpgQlaE8f1S8DRJ_jHia/s16000/face-4673.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I added a face on the yoke as well which is a nice surprise on the inside.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgyOwRv189gwXTT8fknxvH1zvkdQ3V3AT5qp2YRfeBSnt0nz7f5GHrwfqG_fxPre9b6gl2lLUb2CUFhpAI-Kr3rOmX5PdqgKXy1ak7wOFTAzqSZpfWA8SZOqtdUmGAyVYoknFmU_A6nyIFmBjWBHWsNWiVXjx0_uAA151K6dSfwW6_hbfDD9ZZipo/s1080/face-4685.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihgyOwRv189gwXTT8fknxvH1zvkdQ3V3AT5qp2YRfeBSnt0nz7f5GHrwfqG_fxPre9b6gl2lLUb2CUFhpAI-Kr3rOmX5PdqgKXy1ak7wOFTAzqSZpfWA8SZOqtdUmGAyVYoknFmU_A6nyIFmBjWBHWsNWiVXjx0_uAA151K6dSfwW6_hbfDD9ZZipo/s16000/face-4685.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">MAKING the Kalle shirt was the easy part! This is such a great pattern and surprisingly quick. The instructions are written REALLY well and the illustrations are easy to understand. I'm kind of mad at myself for not trying the pattern years ago when it was released. I'm late to the party, but I'm here now lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfmY3ubGS7_kFWAowgOQrEB1Hh3_6dV-1zq4XMQ8VFhSrfNWyuskADTzohybEugVIHkdPXhLbjodZfO6ujrqaEKSxrn4DObMpW1AuegAgBTjGZYgmGMWpuOH6GQNrTujY2uzedcUFkGVkqYgWFFtGmYbcXi6N3PU3TrE_i9TyfFWvwNvqlgDLt_zy/s1080/face-4737.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMfmY3ubGS7_kFWAowgOQrEB1Hh3_6dV-1zq4XMQ8VFhSrfNWyuskADTzohybEugVIHkdPXhLbjodZfO6ujrqaEKSxrn4DObMpW1AuegAgBTjGZYgmGMWpuOH6GQNrTujY2uzedcUFkGVkqYgWFFtGmYbcXi6N3PU3TrE_i9TyfFWvwNvqlgDLt_zy/s16000/face-4737.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn't have to make any adjustments. I did, though, do a box-pleat instead of an inverted pleat so you could see the colored face in the center of the back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5EV-VaaCoblpJPSmuj4tl8NFTuy4dPTP70ToaiO8-CY_ElE1bthM3ya8Cc3R3MJcaAqrvLOOmVB717UJGw36YAy4P1l-W9DP0qdya0Low3E3VLtKw-iUpqilcxXVYniB3J1uMZivnt89ASQ9_hazcgW300uxivybTN4ZrbhItOkKgsr8AfMMRrxwY/s1080/face-4740.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5EV-VaaCoblpJPSmuj4tl8NFTuy4dPTP70ToaiO8-CY_ElE1bthM3ya8Cc3R3MJcaAqrvLOOmVB717UJGw36YAy4P1l-W9DP0qdya0Low3E3VLtKw-iUpqilcxXVYniB3J1uMZivnt89ASQ9_hazcgW300uxivybTN4ZrbhItOkKgsr8AfMMRrxwY/s16000/face-4740.jpg" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /></div>The only real issue I had with the pattern was trying to figure out how to make sure I didn't cover the bottom buttonhole on the shirt with the hem band. I am not sure if I missed an instruction about it, but I don't think there's anyway to space the buttonholes evenly without the hem band covering the bottom one.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-v3RPLVhUJ2b2DzArVig_8gKgRtK5cAo1jtHIYTWIiAFClM-3UCqivSVtFibDOqo57Uax-J78nkqym13nPchqGtstTBRr8G4A9DIwoSamW8v9xE2_nFiekfu7GXdJo9qQFQMZvIQ7-g0AYmORGgHhs09yJULRuJY--sbucIvmydNihvn7-C6c-jK/s1080/face-4681.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-v3RPLVhUJ2b2DzArVig_8gKgRtK5cAo1jtHIYTWIiAFClM-3UCqivSVtFibDOqo57Uax-J78nkqym13nPchqGtstTBRr8G4A9DIwoSamW8v9xE2_nFiekfu7GXdJo9qQFQMZvIQ7-g0AYmORGgHhs09yJULRuJY--sbucIvmydNihvn7-C6c-jK/s16000/face-4681.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I figured out a solution that you can SEE here, but I talk more about the specifics in the video above.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pcIOncCT6np7GJLJTBymr9znQYFxMCi8cvftlDzGrE1v4PV9C4PkkZgK9QfLHJYO6-6dry0msvdVCV4xODXm1gIMwxGsu4hTFPeMXc6HdwogD3sMaLrFzW4sApPuBfgkzEHDGqrceGMCxcHolrIVBtHyaDHkrYHk_ziXODz_IG9GXaPQTsoLd9aO/s720/face-4682.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pcIOncCT6np7GJLJTBymr9znQYFxMCi8cvftlDzGrE1v4PV9C4PkkZgK9QfLHJYO6-6dry0msvdVCV4xODXm1gIMwxGsu4hTFPeMXc6HdwogD3sMaLrFzW4sApPuBfgkzEHDGqrceGMCxcHolrIVBtHyaDHkrYHk_ziXODz_IG9GXaPQTsoLd9aO/s16000/face-4682.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The flesh-colored buttons I got from my stash. They are from my notions haul that <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2018/03/fabric-shopping-in-panama.html" target="_blank">I got from Panama</a> YEARS ago. I picked them because they were a nude tone and I wanted to keep with the skin theme. I made the button on the collar stand clear because it's the only button that shows when the shirt is closed and I didn't want it to be distracting.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XnGWlcwBcd1zI-e7q_5W1R5iIrqzEbfbMl-v-0gdHiPWUCJBnLADoEP11ns8VbIznIykEkpJqe5bRmshD23txb9nbYtjsL3Z0wSJiPjFl5m_HNluQTYQnCXf8e4hswrrn7VBzqjbWkM3-qDJogXPIYnoBYO0yQyk2OYosPWQJ-yRm6a6CaAcx3wc/s1080/face-4679.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XnGWlcwBcd1zI-e7q_5W1R5iIrqzEbfbMl-v-0gdHiPWUCJBnLADoEP11ns8VbIznIykEkpJqe5bRmshD23txb9nbYtjsL3Z0wSJiPjFl5m_HNluQTYQnCXf8e4hswrrn7VBzqjbWkM3-qDJogXPIYnoBYO0yQyk2OYosPWQJ-yRm6a6CaAcx3wc/s16000/face-4679.jpg" /></a></div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>All-in-all, I really love the shirt! It's so unique and LITERALLY one-of-one. I love the diversity of the women I was able to incorporate into it and it's casual enough for me to wear as often as I want to.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshLp2VmZX3y6ytEzYxe7S1vtvzPFCMxF6BzP4otRXjt7U_23u_1z0G_voFIN10YeVHcBchEHIkTEWrQFlJPgDoL0F8moW_CZnX2jJWWj04qsw0Z9fqkbi3DgEBv2ecrkz-tuA5S6Sh_7RZJBKiBipmddcAhourUxzSFVAZwrUAWol33Mr19HpOk_r/s1080/face-4726.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshLp2VmZX3y6ytEzYxe7S1vtvzPFCMxF6BzP4otRXjt7U_23u_1z0G_voFIN10YeVHcBchEHIkTEWrQFlJPgDoL0F8moW_CZnX2jJWWj04qsw0Z9fqkbi3DgEBv2ecrkz-tuA5S6Sh_7RZJBKiBipmddcAhourUxzSFVAZwrUAWol33Mr19HpOk_r/s16000/face-4726.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let me know what you think! Have you used this fabric before it disappeared? Which view of the Kalle is your favorite?? Sound off in the comments!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcoPOj4TVw0ZKkUhlDFCZknXWOxa8noSmTv49SLkB9repXGIZsNJZyeHF0AONQe4FrFKuRS4EHPVimGhFMPqQ7qmLKX8OCFdJRv7D4AgFuzRk6QJA9oZT7afe0ojNnfwjEH31BnVfT_Ufi40wK9TAFP2AtHeT7ZYFJ7GKeB1p1lKMgezlYOjp2ffVm/s1080/face-4741.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcoPOj4TVw0ZKkUhlDFCZknXWOxa8noSmTv49SLkB9repXGIZsNJZyeHF0AONQe4FrFKuRS4EHPVimGhFMPqQ7qmLKX8OCFdJRv7D4AgFuzRk6QJA9oZT7afe0ojNnfwjEH31BnVfT_Ufi40wK9TAFP2AtHeT7ZYFJ7GKeB1p1lKMgezlYOjp2ffVm/s16000/face-4741.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See you next time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zRiYgCXZZtw" width="320" youtube-src-id="zRiYgCXZZtw"></iframe></div><p></p></div>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-85375571937668117762022-09-06T09:00:00.101-04:002022-09-06T09:00:00.159-04:00The Quickest Outfit I've Ever Made | McCall's 6968 & Lola Tank<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello Friends! I'm back with my last couple of makes from the summer season. You can see <a href="https://youtu.be/8K62PLvyINE" target="_blank">my video</a> about all of the plans I made back in June and you'll notice that THESE two makes are a little off script...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1nn1M6IuwcOCfO97LM-C9fNAomc98k7GO8XsBS7dRhWMCRPye1LjyzT66n9TaQSNJfsGK9hgdcO_oVTcoGfsa0PBlB4EQ4nUCDyOsFisAi7JLzXIDdTv1uP8apvQ82K-SsLuOOOe-lJeZJQ1RohrUa0eHzgmnd_MZ_l2CYhQcQe2dIdPfNa8vdZq/s1020/lolanskirt-9704.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1nn1M6IuwcOCfO97LM-C9fNAomc98k7GO8XsBS7dRhWMCRPye1LjyzT66n9TaQSNJfsGK9hgdcO_oVTcoGfsa0PBlB4EQ4nUCDyOsFisAi7JLzXIDdTv1uP8apvQ82K-SsLuOOOe-lJeZJQ1RohrUa0eHzgmnd_MZ_l2CYhQcQe2dIdPfNa8vdZq/s16000/lolanskirt-9704.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The skirt is McCall's 6968 (<a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/65495" target="_blank">OOP</a>) and the top is another Staystitch Patterns, Co, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1008629703/the-lola-racer-tank-top-pattern" target="_blank">Lola Racerfront Tank</a>.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll start with the skirt! My original plan for this fabric was the Coco Bias skirt, but I had a last-minute change of heart and went into my pattern stash to find an easier and more flattering pattern to work with. I have over 800 patterns in my stash and at LEAST 75% of them are unused. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After scrolling through my Sortly app, I found this skirt and actually read the description and realized that the skirt is only 2 seams and has NO CLOSURES. Sounded like the jackpot for me because I needed the skirt in 2 days. I cut the size 10 and was literally done with the skirt within 1 hour!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hrOUTDkzZQrY104jsaX7Irv4ri5fo_t1BVmD2-mWKpdsNpzlXJHbUs2wA0ZDPIdm_jl4v0pAVeCJ9moMh4OqUwd7uszMuF3Ql1EmkcPjsCiUwPwpVH65etCAnMDuH0KmvgcAgWpkLD-YjhRRBdpLNgu6SUwt08SUss2E0eLXfNSZb2GnAJc4DFrc/s1079/lolanskirt-9612.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hrOUTDkzZQrY104jsaX7Irv4ri5fo_t1BVmD2-mWKpdsNpzlXJHbUs2wA0ZDPIdm_jl4v0pAVeCJ9moMh4OqUwd7uszMuF3Ql1EmkcPjsCiUwPwpVH65etCAnMDuH0KmvgcAgWpkLD-YjhRRBdpLNgu6SUwt08SUss2E0eLXfNSZb2GnAJc4DFrc/s16000/lolanskirt-9612.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The fabric is from a trip I took to Madrid, Spain. You can find the post of that fabric haul <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2020/01/eurotrip-2019-fabric-haul.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and check out the store that I got it from. The fabric is a gorgeous drapey rayon and it was super easy to work with.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIj51hvn2DJdGED94-t6yWtcf32cictWW64zfTW_syRkD2wesOCfbW8Y51fzqEOwCM0vx5WLbPqP7UgWyH09mBBuvZCXHjRQB0cKPW-CUdIEQ7rNGBHEcWLu4bBdp3ucGs8dCPc6Ha4VCvbr43f2nI5i0kEen8MmZFOvXgDXRjulNGs_ScIZFjMtI/s1079/lolanskirt-9620.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIj51hvn2DJdGED94-t6yWtcf32cictWW64zfTW_syRkD2wesOCfbW8Y51fzqEOwCM0vx5WLbPqP7UgWyH09mBBuvZCXHjRQB0cKPW-CUdIEQ7rNGBHEcWLu4bBdp3ucGs8dCPc6Ha4VCvbr43f2nI5i0kEen8MmZFOvXgDXRjulNGs_ScIZFjMtI/s16000/lolanskirt-9620.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now the inspiration for the top actually came from the fact that I didn't want to just wear a black top with the skirt, which is the only thing that I had to coordinate with it in my closet. I checked my stash and realized the fabric I just used for my <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2022/08/a-neutral-workhorse-true-bias-zoey-dress.html" target="_blank">Zoey dress</a> was a unique match for the abstract colors in the skirt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisOBrm01VJW4ANyl1LSw6sve9dBG-ZLD-pIMl42VCwoG6jQ1im39JGSMWVraVWJhx__QFqZsMftHqrCJ-Urgzac7eFysXh0BP4DB0G9n_jPyyREkaYozMEPaaXSK-KMo5z-3XrQ_PMfQEW3khN2QS_6rbewriNY26MiTGiTcyikfybPbSGSID7Fdf/s1079/lolanskirt-9555.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisOBrm01VJW4ANyl1LSw6sve9dBG-ZLD-pIMl42VCwoG6jQ1im39JGSMWVraVWJhx__QFqZsMftHqrCJ-Urgzac7eFysXh0BP4DB0G9n_jPyyREkaYozMEPaaXSK-KMo5z-3XrQ_PMfQEW3khN2QS_6rbewriNY26MiTGiTcyikfybPbSGSID7Fdf/s16000/lolanskirt-9555.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just made the Lola Racerfront tank <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2022/08/its-givingversace-staystitch-pattern-co.html" target="_blank">in a dress</a> and it was a super fast sew so I decided that a tank would look cute with this skirt and I think I was right! I made the cropped length, but it was still pretty long. I ended up not hemming it because I couldn't decide how short I wanted it, so I'm going to let it be for now until I decide. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, I didn't screw up the bindings this time lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJaRRe0nKezsSsliQSYIsuviR3MzH6yEVQJYy0cKwtOueQIge1EsLkPmTWJzqY_XBjfxgKpwnI5mQFQ4--Vc6inEM0mOW1KCHHulpDsVmV3NBqn79lZaCQIc3rGhbmdZ0pDDdFhHc3HKE0OyLv6HvQrJUjj3GfP3OoAkWJrq8Yd41a14MMEHw7LcE/s1079/lolanskirt-9710.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJaRRe0nKezsSsliQSYIsuviR3MzH6yEVQJYy0cKwtOueQIge1EsLkPmTWJzqY_XBjfxgKpwnI5mQFQ4--Vc6inEM0mOW1KCHHulpDsVmV3NBqn79lZaCQIc3rGhbmdZ0pDDdFhHc3HKE0OyLv6HvQrJUjj3GfP3OoAkWJrq8Yd41a14MMEHw7LcE/s16000/lolanskirt-9710.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love this skirt because I can actually twist it and wear the tie on the side to give a little high-low split action. I'll definitely be making the shorter skirt version because I think it's a perfect pattern for a swimsuit cover-up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFAmX9gfrtqQkZ_X9DxqJHviOD5KtaPu5KYK6ank5bwUE1AG1RtVbA9UHv1bOhsdmveAOjhhgrJvXCy7LvmG-h_Wzyk1rT2UHk7KalTnd9IcA-DYj7xaFrRUGO2xVjauZOntl3N4-ZJFDxiy-7vBAoAMshdck6BrhNyYbEt_ijmU_mMhojLoWNC5u/s1079/lolanskirt-9633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFAmX9gfrtqQkZ_X9DxqJHviOD5KtaPu5KYK6ank5bwUE1AG1RtVbA9UHv1bOhsdmveAOjhhgrJvXCy7LvmG-h_Wzyk1rT2UHk7KalTnd9IcA-DYj7xaFrRUGO2xVjauZOntl3N4-ZJFDxiy-7vBAoAMshdck6BrhNyYbEt_ijmU_mMhojLoWNC5u/s16000/lolanskirt-9633.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Altogether, this outfit took less than 2 hours to sew and I was ready to wear it the next day! Do you often make quick outfits to wear for the weekend or are you more into the slow-sewing process? Let me know in the comments below!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYRckpRgFGXjDlsGrnxNNGD4n5tmGLAWG7gP3EXkhapxuFjh_G0k9yw0Wg3UR_c6wnSDaNLUsClcUyzVbm33PfDvh0e8fr2q1xOUmwYufZIXMpqOVImJ2KRgXmaGHeYQkNq068UlyePH4xP4lIx51b79pA1him4EYEl27P4zRBL86Sa3pTIDCTfa8m/s781/lolanskirt-9688.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="781" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYRckpRgFGXjDlsGrnxNNGD4n5tmGLAWG7gP3EXkhapxuFjh_G0k9yw0Wg3UR_c6wnSDaNLUsClcUyzVbm33PfDvh0e8fr2q1xOUmwYufZIXMpqOVImJ2KRgXmaGHeYQkNq068UlyePH4xP4lIx51b79pA1him4EYEl27P4zRBL86Sa3pTIDCTfa8m/s16000/lolanskirt-9688.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, if you're interested in seeing how I organize my patterns digitally so it's easy for me to see what I have in my stash, check out my video <a href="https://youtu.be/Hdhbn7m7TX0" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See you in the next one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><p></p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-60793355015431455942022-08-30T09:00:00.045-04:002022-08-30T09:00:00.160-04:00A Neutral Workhorse | True Bias Zoey Dress<p>Hello Friends! I've really been ENJOYING this summer and the cute things I've been able to make and wear to look my best while doing so! I've been wanting easy pieces that I can just throw on and that have the possibility for multiple options of styling.</p><p>Enter this <a href="https://truebias.com/collections/all/products/zoey-tank-dress" target="_blank">True Bias Zoey Tank/Dress</a>. I cut View C in size 12.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtS4dTCc4ILErEjM4QyPptUHM93tRmHhzMEcQjS5UexFwikDbYmYYJTl1GTVw_K16Ea-Y4E8fCSPFH5DEqROaoREiGHwyrjM_mkPkHB-hN8o41iYeTUEy2hxFyt_uHul7T_nRXa_wEi5y8RRHZJ80JnHZmsztV7fwwQ9diOYqtYZ4e6R61PjaBM15l/s1080/zoey-5137.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtS4dTCc4ILErEjM4QyPptUHM93tRmHhzMEcQjS5UexFwikDbYmYYJTl1GTVw_K16Ea-Y4E8fCSPFH5DEqROaoREiGHwyrjM_mkPkHB-hN8o41iYeTUEy2hxFyt_uHul7T_nRXa_wEi5y8RRHZJ80JnHZmsztV7fwwQ9diOYqtYZ4e6R61PjaBM15l/s16000/zoey-5137.jpg" /></a><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>The fabric I used for this dress was purchased from Fabric Mart Fabrics back in 2016. It was labeled "Antique Driftwood Poly/Lycra Ribbed Jersey Knit". This knit has a little bit of shine to it that gives it some interest and actually makes it look and feel a little luxe.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICidC-3sqLaaUJRhyvzbsHz6oUddofvHUQR1UBQRz46nE6RoX4I7lab1ccUq0692nAxTM_zF-Eisz6fLN-gx7kREVlSXvRQWIHf6pgdMSsc3oq8VHP0KGjjB55pFe3J8_MaEfbupJR8b4KkwEx89kb-JmRN5hUPdGZd25sIPXWt29LvN850NGJN0T/s720/zoey-5186.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgICidC-3sqLaaUJRhyvzbsHz6oUddofvHUQR1UBQRz46nE6RoX4I7lab1ccUq0692nAxTM_zF-Eisz6fLN-gx7kREVlSXvRQWIHf6pgdMSsc3oq8VHP0KGjjB55pFe3J8_MaEfbupJR8b4KkwEx89kb-JmRN5hUPdGZd25sIPXWt29LvN850NGJN0T/s320/zoey-5186.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p>This dress is actually a REALLY fast sew. It was even faster for me because I decided to cut the front piece on the fold instead of in 2 pieces. I figured it would be fine and by bust would give it enough shaping LOL. I definitely like it better with no center front seam.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicMIzycIVIVT4pxWz5RA6G6BfWYnzomfh6PfNMEDUgq031D7G7mfsW6jVTEP2Jm2CZ8asUDWYyAKC7lv-wQ0mrck5B3Yf5uHn82zlty7I3pPlGAJszXALzwHa7qGc_XjBiPRqFVZMmz85-CEvtemdYUq_95Btjh0P-Zd99NyVR00Y1pRmb_nrV8Tp/s1080/zoey-5139.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicMIzycIVIVT4pxWz5RA6G6BfWYnzomfh6PfNMEDUgq031D7G7mfsW6jVTEP2Jm2CZ8asUDWYyAKC7lv-wQ0mrck5B3Yf5uHn82zlty7I3pPlGAJszXALzwHa7qGc_XjBiPRqFVZMmz85-CEvtemdYUq_95Btjh0P-Zd99NyVR00Y1pRmb_nrV8Tp/s16000/zoey-5139.jpg" /></a></p><p>When it came to sewing the shoulder straps/bindings on, I messed up because I didn't read the full instructions before sewing up the dress. The straps are supposed to be sewn on before sewing up the side seams. So I had to do my own little makeshift finishes under the armpits, but it actually all came together fine. - Please read all the instructions before you start sewing ANY pattern. Don't be like me lol</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw7MSBEFZ6YaJhQtb9OHMFBxDjKeJYi4GoeRv5CX6DEMiAjf2O8AsPZIWITgMz8VKjXDulCKrZeBELSEuWIiGZRH0XvCpyBIfNzaDbGOZU9y5771Oh3tFOriP-epLNyREmHYMNyANjxww2ReqYm82uKH2BFBdWnmF0X70sW9qv8t1KR6zN5aYkmh6v/s1080/zoey-5017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw7MSBEFZ6YaJhQtb9OHMFBxDjKeJYi4GoeRv5CX6DEMiAjf2O8AsPZIWITgMz8VKjXDulCKrZeBELSEuWIiGZRH0XvCpyBIfNzaDbGOZU9y5771Oh3tFOriP-epLNyREmHYMNyANjxww2ReqYm82uKH2BFBdWnmF0X70sW9qv8t1KR6zN5aYkmh6v/w426-h640/zoey-5017.jpg" width="426" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxRu-uxVueBOqa8Vr_WacEH_8gZTnG7y1oRrXPmvHmet-7NwmXQTcKnYmIX4wl1E2EbZjlL8pG6JT2zNkvFCZx-96kp6U6Ry5prTmSX-Kyr1lZqXrdAz0-kExdr4DNWmdw48yRR7jyu-ZFmpjpQq2Lqv16nhtqyCTIukR_yVYjeW0udtHayYqOiMx/s1080/zoey-5019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxRu-uxVueBOqa8Vr_WacEH_8gZTnG7y1oRrXPmvHmet-7NwmXQTcKnYmIX4wl1E2EbZjlL8pG6JT2zNkvFCZx-96kp6U6Ry5prTmSX-Kyr1lZqXrdAz0-kExdr4DNWmdw48yRR7jyu-ZFmpjpQq2Lqv16nhtqyCTIukR_yVYjeW0udtHayYqOiMx/w426-h640/zoey-5019.jpg" width="426" /></a></p><p>I'm not 100% please with the way the front neck binding and shoulder straps came together. As you can see, things stick out a little, and that is a technique I'm going to have to practice and ensure I am marking the pieces correctly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLatuY3LEdwdT1aoOCpVRcxbVQvEMKhSQCXCpoWPZzhYzKg40mgGRk22kvGzpHPz2uRw5RRpP91DsIaxamLdj5JlKt21uWxJdC_WQiC3usgbYHGAnJ3ZId0K0rShWdjR13hR7UMpC3IAjv0ZYLyGD6yJKKqDWfg8WoZ8wcGGBvJ_6rSX4BQMeMsCJ/s720/zoey-5021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLatuY3LEdwdT1aoOCpVRcxbVQvEMKhSQCXCpoWPZzhYzKg40mgGRk22kvGzpHPz2uRw5RRpP91DsIaxamLdj5JlKt21uWxJdC_WQiC3usgbYHGAnJ3ZId0K0rShWdjR13hR7UMpC3IAjv0ZYLyGD6yJKKqDWfg8WoZ8wcGGBvJ_6rSX4BQMeMsCJ/w640-h426/zoey-5021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3czRxCNtUMXLeg-mr3vfr4AWMnHWzblyzF0nwnQ1a7pSMvd_fEgQ26I2473_TGB06VHikNXveKb1npzYh16KlvnCne3wWD7Pv1bTsBc8ZB8PGe5l56G88fzBPj_M-2BOL29WhhoU6rsr4Gqxs6-BspJK5QGH0fSZ7STQHfoVq88Ls2iuhn2fB9Lmf/s720/zoey-5020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3czRxCNtUMXLeg-mr3vfr4AWMnHWzblyzF0nwnQ1a7pSMvd_fEgQ26I2473_TGB06VHikNXveKb1npzYh16KlvnCne3wWD7Pv1bTsBc8ZB8PGe5l56G88fzBPj_M-2BOL29WhhoU6rsr4Gqxs6-BspJK5QGH0fSZ7STQHfoVq88Ls2iuhn2fB9Lmf/w640-h426/zoey-5020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I added 1 or 2 inches to the hem of the dress (I can't remember how much now), because the dress was made for a 5'7 model and I wanted to make sure the dress was full midi length on me- I'm 5'9.5".</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2S-VHN-tyaXiXKZ31Fc_YPG-t3vwvrz3RxVfcfoi2EP2G0XUJFw4SkEHCU9BSSpnGYt-2342mz7Sx9QXSXKyzYordWY_li02M0zu7HdrybfUau8ybYyFMi2zbVrc-qm4Mi_LxLqItwAsc4Y1bjqMRnT4Iffsl6Je8fcAY0RaDo_0FGQz6ibmuYel/s1071/zoey-5167.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1071" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2S-VHN-tyaXiXKZ31Fc_YPG-t3vwvrz3RxVfcfoi2EP2G0XUJFw4SkEHCU9BSSpnGYt-2342mz7Sx9QXSXKyzYordWY_li02M0zu7HdrybfUau8ybYyFMi2zbVrc-qm4Mi_LxLqItwAsc4Y1bjqMRnT4Iffsl6Je8fcAY0RaDo_0FGQz6ibmuYel/s16000/zoey-5167.jpg" /></a></p><p>I left the bottom of the dress unhemmed and I am happy I did that. I like how it just looks effortless at the bottom. Plus I've already washed this dress and worn it again and there hasn't been any fraying at the bottom at all! WIN!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8_y3hn5gEjbnNinUi9O1EIn5yQM3nGbGx0S-_OokjrkQI5xCVax5V4r-K_FkIFwnj-6Z-0SIjB-BUjyamk4ewgHlkqOv7-XlbkD7-wfNnCoYk_MVkxuE9W4hnamxAh0VOYv0-xmj15c5J_0HJ8faAjARRuDDf-0WbkBR3asKCKGjitG5WMLyCV53/s1080/zoey-5142.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8_y3hn5gEjbnNinUi9O1EIn5yQM3nGbGx0S-_OokjrkQI5xCVax5V4r-K_FkIFwnj-6Z-0SIjB-BUjyamk4ewgHlkqOv7-XlbkD7-wfNnCoYk_MVkxuE9W4hnamxAh0VOYv0-xmj15c5J_0HJ8faAjARRuDDf-0WbkBR3asKCKGjitG5WMLyCV53/s16000/zoey-5142.jpg" /></a></p><p>I am really enjoying the simplicity of this dress and I can only imagine all of the different ways I can style it. The first time I wore it, I had on a colorful headwrap and an oversized orange bag. This could be dressed up or down, depending on the accessories so I am excited for this to be a closet staple and workhorse.</p><p>I think if I make this dress again, I will lower the neckline a little. It's higher than I wanted/expected for this dress, but I don't hate it. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaocylP3Xk1B1OSlFJoRYVMs1VZ6wVeDx8HOek8_mpIDVPrLKjsVKd63RHuJliFpLLW6xfglwYbg0OwpqI-9tTtVkj8wswVe4QQoD-UIhYWfxKlQp4C7MZpR8Ms1KDjKi1h52YtAvNYFxpv7uUzXzRyvWJoTAjwHHHdA9Mec527WI8DqqY48ioVDwV/s1080/zoey-5172.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaocylP3Xk1B1OSlFJoRYVMs1VZ6wVeDx8HOek8_mpIDVPrLKjsVKd63RHuJliFpLLW6xfglwYbg0OwpqI-9tTtVkj8wswVe4QQoD-UIhYWfxKlQp4C7MZpR8Ms1KDjKi1h52YtAvNYFxpv7uUzXzRyvWJoTAjwHHHdA9Mec527WI8DqqY48ioVDwV/s16000/zoey-5172.jpg" /></a></p><p>Have you tried this pattern yet? I know I'm late to the game on it, but if you have, do you have any tips about connecting the bindings together? Let me know in the comments!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbNOi9U4m_4zz3vTQ01MmsQQiPnR6kQeBecfoo8WERRfjip5Ot109TM2mV64ta7ehAM6vHQJo6eGeLEDtTrbgQTY3n6ZkHbEsgKh5fx0xvhGMPxggyS0ICr7VnPADx98mQ3sPR6dz-5nzLitisejgwABIZuuC7d10zRyA-TK5kd23DEJxlcqn8PYp/s1066/zoey-5163.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbNOi9U4m_4zz3vTQ01MmsQQiPnR6kQeBecfoo8WERRfjip5Ot109TM2mV64ta7ehAM6vHQJo6eGeLEDtTrbgQTY3n6ZkHbEsgKh5fx0xvhGMPxggyS0ICr7VnPADx98mQ3sPR6dz-5nzLitisejgwABIZuuC7d10zRyA-TK5kd23DEJxlcqn8PYp/s16000/zoey-5163.jpg" /></a></p><p>See you soon!</p><p>xoxo,</p><p>Tasha</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigANGY-MSIrC-3rKxIjMBMYBJrCZNEd4BnyxLbkXFr_4Wy_bxUsqTf6zeU7_pdzYYxFAqdhaKcpcBJSsRSbh2NPJOeAXLR9DelRi5gyu-xEluiyylcOmcyAtH1K0GLos4i_zRlm0IZvwekdg1r8--sCppOto7baeGVarrCbajfmFTq9ldzZ-hDg3-Y/s720/zoey-5183.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigANGY-MSIrC-3rKxIjMBMYBJrCZNEd4BnyxLbkXFr_4Wy_bxUsqTf6zeU7_pdzYYxFAqdhaKcpcBJSsRSbh2NPJOeAXLR9DelRi5gyu-xEluiyylcOmcyAtH1K0GLos4i_zRlm0IZvwekdg1r8--sCppOto7baeGVarrCbajfmFTq9ldzZ-hDg3-Y/s16000/zoey-5183.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-26067183109190369992022-08-23T09:00:00.081-04:002022-08-23T09:00:00.170-04:00It's giving...Versace! | Staystitch Pattern Co. Lola Racerfront Dress<p> Hello Friends! I'm back with another cute summer make! I originally intended to make this dress for vacation but time got the best of me so I made it when I returned for brunch with the family...</p><p>This is the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1008629703/the-lola-racer-tank-top-pattern" target="_blank">Staystitch Pattern Co Lola Racer Tank Top Pattern</a>. I cut the dress View in a size 10.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcJkI0f74JBOmrCL0J1Z-8n-MSbnL4e-HCcgRHn1P0flXz62wbZUAqFsrqygOWaRq_1l0hyIfI3qrO_eO_t_2Lewq0bpU5N1YjKPsXZTtHe1JK27bTudtq9LvykricgdoSSm4XknzND3Y97v2SD30sSgbwDfzvQZIZQoPPRl0b6zxG0ePsE9tVdJ2/s1166/lola-5056.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcJkI0f74JBOmrCL0J1Z-8n-MSbnL4e-HCcgRHn1P0flXz62wbZUAqFsrqygOWaRq_1l0hyIfI3qrO_eO_t_2Lewq0bpU5N1YjKPsXZTtHe1JK27bTudtq9LvykricgdoSSm4XknzND3Y97v2SD30sSgbwDfzvQZIZQoPPRl0b6zxG0ePsE9tVdJ2/s16000/lola-5056.jpg" /></a><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I got this fabric from <a href="https://www.lafinchfabrics.com" target="_blank">LA Finch Fabrics</a> in 2019. It was labeled "Double Brushed Decorative Chains Ivory Jersey Knit" and I got it during an End of Bolt sale. I got 3 yards of it so I have PLENTY more to make some more things. Here is a link to the <a href="https://www.lafinchfabrics.com/search?type=&q=double+brushed" target="_blank">double brushed knits</a> that they have available now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLbKNIO5i1RviGO43yC035pXKgNdu3k9UmbUlGfDjbWT5G--68JTvDxlUWZTlZ65chnohsrWPYKhpvi-PSSJM63EOPjpVY2ZoK4hl-Cqe2XWTkI9r-IVCjj7wMNN6deakvc3ld_41PK7DP1WZll-8vhzFb9fgV3EDyE1v6EtamT90BOKkj_SpVWZ1F/s1080/lola-5071.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLbKNIO5i1RviGO43yC035pXKgNdu3k9UmbUlGfDjbWT5G--68JTvDxlUWZTlZ65chnohsrWPYKhpvi-PSSJM63EOPjpVY2ZoK4hl-Cqe2XWTkI9r-IVCjj7wMNN6deakvc3ld_41PK7DP1WZll-8vhzFb9fgV3EDyE1v6EtamT90BOKkj_SpVWZ1F/s16000/lola-5071.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This knit was very easy to work with. I was able to sew the entire dress up on my serger so that made things go extremely quickly. I was scared that the fabric was going to stretch out while I was sewing it because it's so soft, but everything turned out okay. I really like how the pattern looks like something Versace would put out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUOHMb6caWzTEYvvY_yU87Xef3m_jv0xXRxo6hZbyU8POWKXWpBEPmWrNNGuoUOaE8JnZhX4aOOiDJmDGRj9WZiQnaQIUi-KRm5I8s1lwm0MYip6gdI8EeAObf6ekape8YRK97XVL1Ubd85e0gvLDcw4mcXl97XkJ7z4oSncKwehL3yo-EcHBtX2X/s1174/lola-5061.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUOHMb6caWzTEYvvY_yU87Xef3m_jv0xXRxo6hZbyU8POWKXWpBEPmWrNNGuoUOaE8JnZhX4aOOiDJmDGRj9WZiQnaQIUi-KRm5I8s1lwm0MYip6gdI8EeAObf6ekape8YRK97XVL1Ubd85e0gvLDcw4mcXl97XkJ7z4oSncKwehL3yo-EcHBtX2X/s16000/lola-5061.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course, the main attraction of this dress is the Racer Front detail. It's such a distinctive and feminine detail that catches people's eyes immediately. I love that about this pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HBeBTfcMG2JtLu4qzchRcacP3tyoorIN7Er_ug-XrRr75maLzn6OpOKMmxZC0eAb9QbGPNfmUfZendIsP7eMsHpIEfYtglz4sT4EgYcbbdKQNGwyRhbDWxeRWp31Yyf3B8hD6EfAtL4Gh2rvM5RsECx8g7SGROh7TJpuc1xUU8pQh8doEhGCjipP/s720/lola-5064.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0HBeBTfcMG2JtLu4qzchRcacP3tyoorIN7Er_ug-XrRr75maLzn6OpOKMmxZC0eAb9QbGPNfmUfZendIsP7eMsHpIEfYtglz4sT4EgYcbbdKQNGwyRhbDWxeRWp31Yyf3B8hD6EfAtL4Gh2rvM5RsECx8g7SGROh7TJpuc1xUU8pQh8doEhGCjipP/s16000/lola-5064.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I first started sewing the binding to the neckline, I did not read the instructions that showed there was a smaller seam allowance to attach the sleeve and neck bindings, so one side of the back neck is QUITE skinnier than the rest of the finished neckline lol. Good thing I started in the back and realized my mistake before it was too late because I was definitely sewing on my serger with the blade up.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZe3T28-4gVTGtm1pQ5eoOxK58dgqe-V3aU4dJWaSV0dZJYdsg_mREfGGI0Lfbszb5FKQPwcldMaOYSLDqcS51-mzRPt1rsYXa-4J0tLLjt65uLT98KsNRwmUWiB6_Y8HRBNcORe-KSksvu-Acy64dsVglfFfVolOFQ9MhRgZfewZ2ydoTzu8II8mJ/s6240/IMG_5077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZe3T28-4gVTGtm1pQ5eoOxK58dgqe-V3aU4dJWaSV0dZJYdsg_mREfGGI0Lfbszb5FKQPwcldMaOYSLDqcS51-mzRPt1rsYXa-4J0tLLjt65uLT98KsNRwmUWiB6_Y8HRBNcORe-KSksvu-Acy64dsVglfFfVolOFQ9MhRgZfewZ2ydoTzu8II8mJ/w640-h426/IMG_5077.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided not to finish the bindings with an extra row of stitching but only for vanity reasons. I wasn't sure how a stretch stitch would look as a topstitch, PLUS I wasn't sure if I did a straight stitch whether or not it would ruin the stretch I needed to put the dress on. I just left it be and ironed the seams really good in the right direction. The fabric was soft enough for it to lay and not move.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQOa-WeN3ChO0ti3W4iDY2itCvrOHGe-jpGontRYFzy0BeomEWSLBVU8t8UagC8FUFy1z51n9EnZFtkhUo1_bvPCyxq4K1fId5y7bP-XpCyKvD6GTJC96CGEyUJChglmZkGBVKRef2x8rNq7t67qsrrLFyXIBGFl_e_Hs67Aaf9Hj4Q4h2JgTn9EU/s6240/IMG_5074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQOa-WeN3ChO0ti3W4iDY2itCvrOHGe-jpGontRYFzy0BeomEWSLBVU8t8UagC8FUFy1z51n9EnZFtkhUo1_bvPCyxq4K1fId5y7bP-XpCyKvD6GTJC96CGEyUJChglmZkGBVKRef2x8rNq7t67qsrrLFyXIBGFl_e_Hs67Aaf9Hj4Q4h2JgTn9EU/w640-h426/IMG_5074.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One change I made to the dress was obviously to cut it to a length above my knees. The less obvious adjustment I made was to tape the skirt in 1 inch on both sides up to the hip so that the it wasn't loose at the hem.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also did a 1/2" swayback adjustment which did pretty good. I probably could've gone with a whole inch but I wanted to be cautious this first time around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHiy1CNSrBqS8Um3UblSCCyiOfpFmgrro0yT5gH21jPN_LYV2aQVzsCJYF8QU8Dmg-bT_9Xshi4W7l-ace1lZDWGX3uRHg7un8EY0ezMGKy5E_wCHHKS76x9opM29v2P7utgvwV8eiMotsOVrLVJ1_7iTzx6i6Pi_TVnJDxaKmbpetf90oeYTAZKKA/s1203/lola-5046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHiy1CNSrBqS8Um3UblSCCyiOfpFmgrro0yT5gH21jPN_LYV2aQVzsCJYF8QU8Dmg-bT_9Xshi4W7l-ace1lZDWGX3uRHg7un8EY0ezMGKy5E_wCHHKS76x9opM29v2P7utgvwV8eiMotsOVrLVJ1_7iTzx6i6Pi_TVnJDxaKmbpetf90oeYTAZKKA/s16000/lola-5046.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I ended up hemming the dress about 1/2" with iron-on hem tape, but I actually need to go back and stitch down the hem because after washing the dress, the hem tape lifted and ended up sticking to itself. I didn't stitch it down originally because I was scared the hem would stretch out and get way/scallopy, but I need to go ahead and take the risk. What tips do you use to make sure your knit hems definitely don't stretch out??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiTKi3A4s5m5iu9DZCE4OS-unUMUObU3pTDfCf5M6cJRjdZ5fIjZw2686af9DtdutvAKm7QByAOrazB2GDY5H1wje0pA7hKk2GYf-mw8nkMUfMswfvMiInHrOVts2OluwophNO9BTJpxEuXocmA8zzA9FguMr81exbNDJbt1LpXK13OPFil-6cJcBZ/s1209/lola-5040.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1209" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiTKi3A4s5m5iu9DZCE4OS-unUMUObU3pTDfCf5M6cJRjdZ5fIjZw2686af9DtdutvAKm7QByAOrazB2GDY5H1wje0pA7hKk2GYf-mw8nkMUfMswfvMiInHrOVts2OluwophNO9BTJpxEuXocmA8zzA9FguMr81exbNDJbt1LpXK13OPFil-6cJcBZ/s16000/lola-5040.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overall, I love the dress and how simple it was to make it! It's simple but the fabric and style makes it give a big impact so I'm really happy with it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you made a version of the Lola yet? I'm thinking about a crop top next from this pattern, stayed tuned to see!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6tO7DGaXaZoXMqs9iPg6ROtemXDu5-rMTgAaYMgjxkwEmMZOoy7lsOpG8hJmgJ_Umg-ijYdrFyO9nxoPtvQYKGRzt-iXHaHuP033Z0Z8NZb3aPv0kpF3UQXcfax548jvCIjtj_xreTzIdjMVhHS6IZv6Pcccg1Q_rT-hfBtGjsMhnPZwfm90xSdx/s1143/lola-5060.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6tO7DGaXaZoXMqs9iPg6ROtemXDu5-rMTgAaYMgjxkwEmMZOoy7lsOpG8hJmgJ_Umg-ijYdrFyO9nxoPtvQYKGRzt-iXHaHuP033Z0Z8NZb3aPv0kpF3UQXcfax548jvCIjtj_xreTzIdjMVhHS6IZv6Pcccg1Q_rT-hfBtGjsMhnPZwfm90xSdx/s16000/lola-5060.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See you soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SJWXGBo7vCNnTn7MYPeLskiDJ3NeOuP1ytPIoCFhTs8wajTO2-Or9wfj7JdmvncLfje4ZD2phM2pf5P0pvmAVjSW4M80i9J7JUkzgW9N-fQBlwhGUe0rup7iWShqdNYX--7y_Qq5XBm8ZTlxvRNR7e2rVi44_gLumXHKSaWZjn2r2CeprrzBIbua/s1080/lola-5068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SJWXGBo7vCNnTn7MYPeLskiDJ3NeOuP1ytPIoCFhTs8wajTO2-Or9wfj7JdmvncLfje4ZD2phM2pf5P0pvmAVjSW4M80i9J7JUkzgW9N-fQBlwhGUe0rup7iWShqdNYX--7y_Qq5XBm8ZTlxvRNR7e2rVi44_gLumXHKSaWZjn2r2CeprrzBIbua/s16000/lola-5068.jpg" /></a></div>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-5905172774420141112022-08-15T09:00:00.002-04:002022-09-02T23:29:07.392-04:00DC Frocktails Vlog!<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8X925mZQiAQOGQXo62C8u7RBgiXf9jHUGWILABiNgEuA5r3Tik3vcdUArm7EXVNHNDp-Ljz62aom_nBmK9KfdqbV3cYObPbqVNn51ccJrbhI0qewSickku00_kXXYMck8TMyaq_CoxsZZzsj54AFiJhlgD5YoEx2EUSYtOYfC1t2JaoCnmdyRsHS/s4032/IMG_3566.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8X925mZQiAQOGQXo62C8u7RBgiXf9jHUGWILABiNgEuA5r3Tik3vcdUArm7EXVNHNDp-Ljz62aom_nBmK9KfdqbV3cYObPbqVNn51ccJrbhI0qewSickku00_kXXYMck8TMyaq_CoxsZZzsj54AFiJhlgD5YoEx2EUSYtOYfC1t2JaoCnmdyRsHS/w640-h480/IMG_3566.JPG" width="640" /></a></p><p>Hello Friends! A couple of months ago, I attended DC Frocktails! The first one happened right on time in February 2020 and then of course there was a pause put on it. Enjoy my video and some of the FEW pics I was able to get below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C1BxMt8NI5A" width="320" youtube-src-id="C1BxMt8NI5A"></iframe></div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35cFbEUdRo2udZI3_MmoHMe1uCNIg6HyzxenSIOKNCpubCzSWJvFoHNTHE9XMz2J-AgZw0swYaus522EFlHaHnL4XOkTMJyTaQxn25DjD02JJY9wAwTMpKrSjvSEa2dvDmE0rFLHeQZz8nb_Q4W1Xd1i0tUKwYXY9Oqf6PirkvPOCj7zQxf8RclVS/s4032/IMG_3450.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35cFbEUdRo2udZI3_MmoHMe1uCNIg6HyzxenSIOKNCpubCzSWJvFoHNTHE9XMz2J-AgZw0swYaus522EFlHaHnL4XOkTMJyTaQxn25DjD02JJY9wAwTMpKrSjvSEa2dvDmE0rFLHeQZz8nb_Q4W1Xd1i0tUKwYXY9Oqf6PirkvPOCj7zQxf8RclVS/s320/IMG_3450.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmmitcy1Htp8bJNcco0SQAxppmWDaNqiTsCcb1BEnSYzB5Y7roapOBdD6WgiS2J9MdLSD2HTJoIWoVloIh8EuZdOSGnYLNYH-XnqVdN1PkuWvXwgE0pGK78-m6o-PUEDe1utXKC-79VII8c-dAgc8M1lTCnREgTG_wYVi9ufe5h98rId6PeRKv7uW/s4032/IMG_3564.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmmitcy1Htp8bJNcco0SQAxppmWDaNqiTsCcb1BEnSYzB5Y7roapOBdD6WgiS2J9MdLSD2HTJoIWoVloIh8EuZdOSGnYLNYH-XnqVdN1PkuWvXwgE0pGK78-m6o-PUEDe1utXKC-79VII8c-dAgc8M1lTCnREgTG_wYVi9ufe5h98rId6PeRKv7uW/s320/IMG_3564.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi23rcF8wbgfjmUr58SXxA_Th_4fwNr1hUsHnTPMKBEhj1NybOXWCL3D2My7NRMy39qYWXIKDu1O8i0SaOaO0fgvlaetLAlBNJxiotFC6HTOLb2VQevgHiCrpfIz19x_GcN0gHNHRP3ojI_M9Bj5ROiltN0301QtvaNwVOyNkqImYqA4qgZHtrafVpS/s4032/IMG_3529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi23rcF8wbgfjmUr58SXxA_Th_4fwNr1hUsHnTPMKBEhj1NybOXWCL3D2My7NRMy39qYWXIKDu1O8i0SaOaO0fgvlaetLAlBNJxiotFC6HTOLb2VQevgHiCrpfIz19x_GcN0gHNHRP3ojI_M9Bj5ROiltN0301QtvaNwVOyNkqImYqA4qgZHtrafVpS/s320/IMG_3529.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VyDW5Xqr2pwkwvgxahPuGFcime1w9gdOLAcZFmH8ed7Jz5wBUBf9myXfZb5vtsN0SbY-B7BdlCkJH1NDVX5V2f-rxWMQde4ktsmXO0U3I_LkPs3xE0WbXbecJi2OiMBzT-T5Hv3WbpItXPYOEjvapG_zs8S4QIYUhPJqs-BAaVvxDI16wKa4kU04/s4032/IMG_3590.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VyDW5Xqr2pwkwvgxahPuGFcime1w9gdOLAcZFmH8ed7Jz5wBUBf9myXfZb5vtsN0SbY-B7BdlCkJH1NDVX5V2f-rxWMQde4ktsmXO0U3I_LkPs3xE0WbXbecJi2OiMBzT-T5Hv3WbpItXPYOEjvapG_zs8S4QIYUhPJqs-BAaVvxDI16wKa4kU04/s320/IMG_3590.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3RnYV7eu50cDCRgrfyC00BwaF0J9JA4ioU9QNjO9v8LdV9_a5H98nBUsl91xaDHuA-1gs3UbotNKQVrvytwebxkNb7t8GTO3dwb_0_LJMY6nedMgSABU-m_IQTIn2lL4ps5TZsMRVCE2-SDwQenPKEnRPXtauo4DuVcqyY09OM2N7bCFxp4bcZX0S/s4032/IMG_3609.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3RnYV7eu50cDCRgrfyC00BwaF0J9JA4ioU9QNjO9v8LdV9_a5H98nBUsl91xaDHuA-1gs3UbotNKQVrvytwebxkNb7t8GTO3dwb_0_LJMY6nedMgSABU-m_IQTIn2lL4ps5TZsMRVCE2-SDwQenPKEnRPXtauo4DuVcqyY09OM2N7bCFxp4bcZX0S/s320/IMG_3609.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll be in New York to attend NYC Frocktails and I'm so excited to meet many more sewing friends in real life!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you attended a Frocktails?? How was your experience? Let me know in the comments!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See you soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-68754333936043834732022-08-09T09:00:00.000-04:002022-08-09T09:00:00.157-04:00My FIRST bag! | Styles InSeams Antonio Tote<p> Hello, Friends! This may be a year of trying new things for me. I made <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2022/03/i-made-my-first-coat-simplicity-8740.html" target="_blank">my first coat</a> earlier this year, and now I am back with my very first BAG!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_KYxzBLEwDBWQtkirAwOxTrFLeOSXBGEnXEm_KpagpSagYPmccWROr-ZQ-sD52I0nM99XUjxQqgBe59a2j8NdmpBNkcOttyDDAUw_44JBZPn7CaayDqXCW7DX-Jdmqzz89oE2aM5E8W-qVZ4NKcMBL9KDSl3N817HGkR86HbxBuU4inYuNE35pzj/s960/antonio-4720.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl_KYxzBLEwDBWQtkirAwOxTrFLeOSXBGEnXEm_KpagpSagYPmccWROr-ZQ-sD52I0nM99XUjxQqgBe59a2j8NdmpBNkcOttyDDAUw_44JBZPn7CaayDqXCW7DX-Jdmqzz89oE2aM5E8W-qVZ4NKcMBL9KDSl3N817HGkR86HbxBuU4inYuNE35pzj/s16000/antonio-4720.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the <a href="https://stylesinseams.com/product/antonio-tote-pdf-sewing-pattern/" target="_blank">Styles Inseams Studio Antonio Tote bag</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a>I actually got to see the real-time creation of this pattern on Robyn's Instagram. I specifically remember her wanting to make sure that the bag she was making was SPACIOUS and had a pass-through pocket for luggage handles. When I saw the part about the pass-through pocket, I knew I NEEDED it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>The fabric I chose is this upholstery that I have from the KHolmes Collection (somewhat inherited fabric, still need to tell the story.) There was JUST enough of it, and the brown lining came from the same collection of fabric. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wpBYQfDWA7IFMuF6F73K8BaBCk-aWEo8jIxTTEK5V7hOpF6elIcjq2SujqSQBolKAtm_XF_VDyI9h84Xqky5RokcDdUjpoDdjnWhO67ut4bAaY38ejvBtzYJ76lSLtaJoYBGK5dPtY5UWgMUnlfvX2LRdsf6YDQKbQ2U1pdrkr3TZwRkJHog9uAX/s720/antonio-5023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wpBYQfDWA7IFMuF6F73K8BaBCk-aWEo8jIxTTEK5V7hOpF6elIcjq2SujqSQBolKAtm_XF_VDyI9h84Xqky5RokcDdUjpoDdjnWhO67ut4bAaY38ejvBtzYJ76lSLtaJoYBGK5dPtY5UWgMUnlfvX2LRdsf6YDQKbQ2U1pdrkr3TZwRkJHog9uAX/s16000/antonio-5023.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wanted my bag to be stiff and sturdy and have really great structure so I also interfaced all of the outer body pieces (upholstery fabric) with heavyweight interfacing. I'll be honest though, my bag still collapses and doesn't hold its shape (especially on the bottom). If I make this bag again, I would sew in a board on the bottom so that the base of the bag keeps its structure. <i>(I stuffed the bag for these photos so it would stand up)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiah__A-bbPXFA7CV4w7nH2tSQUOB9Jl9GcmaIu0jUOU6SScQzbrutEz8Z-v9hioFvnMeHD0Rql51mHdJCj0dQ8SqUn8hJ9pCWlLoW4KoT2LSq4BzP3rfSiEqarUaUl9FhWs6dLEx_AIbqbBj9s6TquHfjGEN3mVGZzANK7a-IULbEQBcoT-3txD95O/s720/antonio-5026.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiah__A-bbPXFA7CV4w7nH2tSQUOB9Jl9GcmaIu0jUOU6SScQzbrutEz8Z-v9hioFvnMeHD0Rql51mHdJCj0dQ8SqUn8hJ9pCWlLoW4KoT2LSq4BzP3rfSiEqarUaUl9FhWs6dLEx_AIbqbBj9s6TquHfjGEN3mVGZzANK7a-IULbEQBcoT-3txD95O/s16000/antonio-5026.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>For the notions, I picked up the zippers from Hobby Lobby because I didn't have any of the right lengths in my stash. Also, the webbing for the straps is also from Hobby Lobby and is PERFECT for this type of bag.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiuA_9mupsvo0yqpiRNwvZXA0KNHJ-WbMMFXaereHPC1iC8YBOz5y7dYhaYKNi47enogiJCbUjbo_p4sAyo7In5QQtAJHNudQzu2gT-DCg9U2oo5CVz7tQzVoQkrqo7hx95qTH1dcvYyqssGD0ubFvak3Wn9tHUZY6sDc8OWwB1HWdx26okHN3fxNk/s720/antonio-5030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiuA_9mupsvo0yqpiRNwvZXA0KNHJ-WbMMFXaereHPC1iC8YBOz5y7dYhaYKNi47enogiJCbUjbo_p4sAyo7In5QQtAJHNudQzu2gT-DCg9U2oo5CVz7tQzVoQkrqo7hx95qTH1dcvYyqssGD0ubFvak3Wn9tHUZY6sDc8OWwB1HWdx26okHN3fxNk/s16000/antonio-5030.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I picked up some Tandy snaps and a setter kit from Amazon for the side panels. I also wanted to add some things at the bottom of the bag so that it wouldn't always be touching the ground, but because I was making this bag for a specific trip, and I had to leave in a matter of HOURS, I pulled out some studs I had in my stash lol. They aren't made for this specific job, but they didn't fall out during my travel so I count that as a plus LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6WAWnorzNAA63z3oWxXJgQe3cAKD-7FzlGUiZn8VgpkBltjzTGv5AZx0lA2Y8OI4-4UHbdKa9QbQltSmm7tNz_edOvsNoJD0Udee0WGwfi8xSIBWnDIfyDUssAULaPm56RWVUv1wkemXHUF4m-h4xg9j268FETc3Q9fVISgc4b6cY9i875F2rQyav/s720/antonio-5024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6WAWnorzNAA63z3oWxXJgQe3cAKD-7FzlGUiZn8VgpkBltjzTGv5AZx0lA2Y8OI4-4UHbdKa9QbQltSmm7tNz_edOvsNoJD0Udee0WGwfi8xSIBWnDIfyDUssAULaPm56RWVUv1wkemXHUF4m-h4xg9j268FETc3Q9fVISgc4b6cY9i875F2rQyav/s16000/antonio-5024.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-JcGATFKUKEfaBZZN5hNKzpbGlwsAAMM19XYW0kv8aIp42ETiwyfK9OfPj-sXHhcDP1fD537PejA6PJq9czEfcQu9f9G0yKzwcT1aJoXC5BQzWKHcvMpuF_xWKki-gnzBbHABXObohhQcv-aFoUnBfSk4bqLNZItE2B90tRaO1XqgUEx16_U4CHC/s1080/antonio-5032.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-JcGATFKUKEfaBZZN5hNKzpbGlwsAAMM19XYW0kv8aIp42ETiwyfK9OfPj-sXHhcDP1fD537PejA6PJq9czEfcQu9f9G0yKzwcT1aJoXC5BQzWKHcvMpuF_xWKki-gnzBbHABXObohhQcv-aFoUnBfSk4bqLNZItE2B90tRaO1XqgUEx16_U4CHC/s16000/antonio-5032.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>It's kind of difficult to use the snap function of the side panels if you add the optional zipper closure to the top of the bag, so I think that is something to keep in mind. The panels of the zipper closure get in the way and the bag ends up misshapen if you snap the sides closed. In my case, my bag was FULL the entire trip so I didn't use the snap feature, although they are there.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAlSSI8_7otvK6DzQMo2O4IANMLQ1WQuzCt6yltgml7SMEW_vpT4D-EE94Fv63vCgytetOYx_T5NypjhcJNGfKrOmrOA-bsieBy6ruJEg8Q9xlTWyuwM8v5g3CRAaa5j_vJThhyNegpOuAI6tFdpyfZdDCMkfjHusDlAQFmt5VVv9FCJm5jmqCCJPi/s720/antonio-5031.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAlSSI8_7otvK6DzQMo2O4IANMLQ1WQuzCt6yltgml7SMEW_vpT4D-EE94Fv63vCgytetOYx_T5NypjhcJNGfKrOmrOA-bsieBy6ruJEg8Q9xlTWyuwM8v5g3CRAaa5j_vJThhyNegpOuAI6tFdpyfZdDCMkfjHusDlAQFmt5VVv9FCJm5jmqCCJPi/s16000/antonio-5031.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span>As far as the instructions and pattern pieces, there were a couple of spots I was confused about and some pattern pieces that weren't lining up the way they should. I did write Robyn an email about the discrepancies I found in the pattern since she said she was open to it. As a more experienced sewer, I was able to figure things out, but I think a beginner would be stumped. Hopefully, she updates the pattern in the near future!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPM3_7yBbnZ-hJ5QaaA1wpss9s90fincVjuwWy3yXnJjV1BvsSi19XDNv9ZJDOmir-BN_o9zuG3fPnTlAdbzjYnUmReFHHJ4E9N1a85GB6IZL4odXqfYfX2Y9YMMdZ2I8Z7lF-F-NYN8TzudQ3e0So7E-b1UquCQefWmLOlyWsrNLpM6vSHbGOVDHC/s960/antonio-4722.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPM3_7yBbnZ-hJ5QaaA1wpss9s90fincVjuwWy3yXnJjV1BvsSi19XDNv9ZJDOmir-BN_o9zuG3fPnTlAdbzjYnUmReFHHJ4E9N1a85GB6IZL4odXqfYfX2Y9YMMdZ2I8Z7lF-F-NYN8TzudQ3e0So7E-b1UquCQefWmLOlyWsrNLpM6vSHbGOVDHC/s16000/antonio-4722.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I will continue to use this bag for future travels, and if I make it again, I would know how to make it even more perfect for myself! I'm thinking about a Weekender bag for my next tote make!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let me know what you think in the comments! Which tote/bag pattern has been your favorite or which have you had your eye on??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See you soon!<br />xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><br /><p></p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-17998317545139661482022-08-02T09:00:00.004-04:002022-08-02T09:00:00.156-04:00Traditional African Wedding | Simplicity 8394<p> Hello Friends! I'm back, and I have been SEWING; just haven't been sharing much...UNTIL NOW lol</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQn92YXrR0mvHweIUp-3cagxhdyUljyodw-PJwrxfPZ6dZEIxmrKtETw8pYw7bilJD02RYmlNOPGs9QabG7nohn1r8f8q22QOArIAj3uyOs5P8J0qDphvQBo0R4PH7WlvmfjUPuDn5PEWjoeiXMP16c1W3lBDOUlM1v4EvByNsVaQNcZraNv6xL9f/s996/wedding-4797.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQn92YXrR0mvHweIUp-3cagxhdyUljyodw-PJwrxfPZ6dZEIxmrKtETw8pYw7bilJD02RYmlNOPGs9QabG7nohn1r8f8q22QOArIAj3uyOs5P8J0qDphvQBo0R4PH7WlvmfjUPuDn5PEWjoeiXMP16c1W3lBDOUlM1v4EvByNsVaQNcZraNv6xL9f/s16000/wedding-4797.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">I was invited to a friend's Traditional Nigerian wedding ceremony and in the invitation, they made the guests aware of the theme color of the wedding. The color was MAGENTA. So I went into my stash looking for dressy-ish fabrics that would fit into the theme.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a> I found this Thai Silk that was gifted to me by a woman who is like my grandmother. She gave me this piece of silk and another one back in 2013 when I was FIRST learning how to sew! It was actually at her kitchen table where I learned how to properly thread my machine and I made my very first stitches.<p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span>I wish I had taken a picture of the fabric before cutting it, but these labels came inside of the rolled fabric and I thought it was so cool to see the care instructions come with such a delicate piece of fabric.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1jjYUkyq8WKAdFg1IrANDHym3bXaCgDv-D8C-h8M3Cl7fseMgkCD6RdQ6HM3JPhJ6kjDNqIUrW-yQ6Xq9hYKVgEdsr8gRNTrfB3NHyPr1o1sI6fneVqTuMntq43WsND9EGBBqDZkMR4EdUrCJeYFoGHL1Vhuy2uj7rKzUEstnpS98VL0SkBPmsjS/s4032/IMG_5342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1jjYUkyq8WKAdFg1IrANDHym3bXaCgDv-D8C-h8M3Cl7fseMgkCD6RdQ6HM3JPhJ6kjDNqIUrW-yQ6Xq9hYKVgEdsr8gRNTrfB3NHyPr1o1sI6fneVqTuMntq43WsND9EGBBqDZkMR4EdUrCJeYFoGHL1Vhuy2uj7rKzUEstnpS98VL0SkBPmsjS/w640-h480/IMG_5342.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_0YiOQ2eOE0ejGpoUu7Pg-iSU4sywZ9NFT_vsx6jEk7f-ucad-olDrFojW2InVUvpfPfFspldtWst6C1Qd0AHZhBkHuW_lUCKS0LrCB1bmjVQ4RKw2BHpvhJ0szU_sNq8oLWKbbs0CS1wQgsVJjRerz70hajtliXfM1QKIqH70GM-rx2zDgACV3P/s4032/IMG_5343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_0YiOQ2eOE0ejGpoUu7Pg-iSU4sywZ9NFT_vsx6jEk7f-ucad-olDrFojW2InVUvpfPfFspldtWst6C1Qd0AHZhBkHuW_lUCKS0LrCB1bmjVQ4RKw2BHpvhJ0szU_sNq8oLWKbbs0CS1wQgsVJjRerz70hajtliXfM1QKIqH70GM-rx2zDgACV3P/w640-h480/IMG_5343.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">This pattern is MimiG x <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/85237" target="_blank">Simplicity 8394</a>. I cut the size 16 for this top. I actually made the skirt in the pattern as well, but after almost FINISHING it, when I tried it on, I hated the way it fit so I binned it. I needed this outfit for the next day, so I didn't have time to make many adjustments.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqT2d1lCY9yXSLWVh5tbS1vHY0ppv7DhL_y7SeYUy4grcUzmJugXQoB6NzU_lwXRgQmweROi4RvOwpZ4-TUeYBfmg9a-fv-mFE93oDe3anbzIusa-0wanxTZae-Yz19czwuQXCavrx8e0xlfIiLL0zsDzuAhKlso2NnkVEiO2S6kkiKBBpizbBd6ex/s1080/wedding-4812.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqT2d1lCY9yXSLWVh5tbS1vHY0ppv7DhL_y7SeYUy4grcUzmJugXQoB6NzU_lwXRgQmweROi4RvOwpZ4-TUeYBfmg9a-fv-mFE93oDe3anbzIusa-0wanxTZae-Yz19czwuQXCavrx8e0xlfIiLL0zsDzuAhKlso2NnkVEiO2S6kkiKBBpizbBd6ex/s16000/wedding-4812.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">The lining fabric was a remnant from JoAnn fabrics, which is also where I picked up the boning to give the bodice structure. I ended up leaving the straps off of the top because I liked the way it looked when I tried it on to see how it was fitting before I got to the strap step. I decided that I would make the straps detachable so that I could wear the top both ways. I didn't have time to do it the few days I was working on the outfit, but that is something that I will have to do if I want to wear the top again.</p><p style="text-align: left;">It didn't quite stay up throughout the night, so the straps are going to be necessary for the future. I will put buttonholes on both ends of the strap and add small buttons inside the bodice.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFJxDHhkyCwDT-2l2U6crFRotzlQ48as0jylf2BNYQBSoUK75RgE4DEycn-BW0U7-tKfY85V3bx6XFgflnbR6BMi43-yKB0kh6Mf3EBLFh2d8T9d44Avjuo0RUuTDYpqbw4nQ8pil2Mjgr5SKsF_sxe1evyU1vpDo67Mw9KjPDyQgLImjEX8OlepU/s1080/wedding-4808.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFJxDHhkyCwDT-2l2U6crFRotzlQ48as0jylf2BNYQBSoUK75RgE4DEycn-BW0U7-tKfY85V3bx6XFgflnbR6BMi43-yKB0kh6Mf3EBLFh2d8T9d44Avjuo0RUuTDYpqbw4nQ8pil2Mjgr5SKsF_sxe1evyU1vpDo67Mw9KjPDyQgLImjEX8OlepU/s16000/wedding-4808.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxFW2F_jdPamMjHTFV6EaorfdOzy6B73hzcuJuDjettaAjztWw2ltO1-6zm8rRJmcW4sMIFWDd0bZlP3AtNmCv6kNZuZ3m5yJR5XUUo9KAQgf_YTQRNrkxSH65ZEB63By4RYwYBKwEBe6TBSwKGwLQHFNLiqGjddwjAGMhYuqAPcrKN3ulUmZrc82/s1080/wedding-4809.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxFW2F_jdPamMjHTFV6EaorfdOzy6B73hzcuJuDjettaAjztWw2ltO1-6zm8rRJmcW4sMIFWDd0bZlP3AtNmCv6kNZuZ3m5yJR5XUUo9KAQgf_YTQRNrkxSH65ZEB63By4RYwYBKwEBe6TBSwKGwLQHFNLiqGjddwjAGMhYuqAPcrKN3ulUmZrc82/s16000/wedding-4809.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">I picked up the buttons from JoAnn Fabrics as well.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bbO-HTgpwfKq6X_TM79fzY3l7mgEGrmh34IF56nWrJfgNnCOaEWAXLrn-FvPpxHn3-cC99z0SK5DBsMr0sSUS4bm9STY1bTdvE7nVqMdu1udrbaeTvwHyILVjBkzpFvWhaIDOUBkx5UfgjwwB-pkcSvr4GrYEmQ-CGDovkmBLpEQdSJXPgV1_CyJ/s720/wedding-4804.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bbO-HTgpwfKq6X_TM79fzY3l7mgEGrmh34IF56nWrJfgNnCOaEWAXLrn-FvPpxHn3-cC99z0SK5DBsMr0sSUS4bm9STY1bTdvE7nVqMdu1udrbaeTvwHyILVjBkzpFvWhaIDOUBkx5UfgjwwB-pkcSvr4GrYEmQ-CGDovkmBLpEQdSJXPgV1_CyJ/s16000/wedding-4804.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">I was happy to have JUST enough fabric to make an interesting headwrap. I took the remaining fabric, squared off the edges, and hemmed. So it is just a rectangle of fabric that I twisted every which way until I decided it was cute lol</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vjmJv7RoZH0K3iwQdYqEqZRGS7w9dmcxsxkEpBnk4S1Yjr6c9P0nQwBMFUnUnWscrr7GNxHNTel6apJ1ov5ymCkH4SD8U7MWVplpe83soR2WazjFq_SRkZuhPKILxjMOmbvtx_Vq5qefM2diuIEdGaukkkFJ5hTxM7aWBgP310e8aE2Io0bn33zN/s996/wedding-4796.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vjmJv7RoZH0K3iwQdYqEqZRGS7w9dmcxsxkEpBnk4S1Yjr6c9P0nQwBMFUnUnWscrr7GNxHNTel6apJ1ov5ymCkH4SD8U7MWVplpe83soR2WazjFq_SRkZuhPKILxjMOmbvtx_Vq5qefM2diuIEdGaukkkFJ5hTxM7aWBgP310e8aE2Io0bn33zN/s16000/wedding-4796.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Although plaid doesn't fall under the African print/Ankara umbrella, I'm grateful that I got to participate in the theme in a way that still allowed me to stand out! The wedding was beautiful and came out of this experience with a very memorable garment.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZTc-lfMKWMEhbO_ycOAH0uyZK0HmL4bTZZmNpd22mIxhLHM1n-Ok4xtSh-q0aybeRkX9tPAr6TyjhIQFSkkANRQSVbwovdRRT1zLIekIJ5EKy9_thlJ4tyAsHNSAMyBEnJ9l2CXy6Ha-apazagrzpKYYL-KN38OwXmthNX-9lvdCQGigCr9U990Nz/s1080/wedding-4806.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZTc-lfMKWMEhbO_ycOAH0uyZK0HmL4bTZZmNpd22mIxhLHM1n-Ok4xtSh-q0aybeRkX9tPAr6TyjhIQFSkkANRQSVbwovdRRT1zLIekIJ5EKy9_thlJ4tyAsHNSAMyBEnJ9l2CXy6Ha-apazagrzpKYYL-KN38OwXmthNX-9lvdCQGigCr9U990Nz/s16000/wedding-4806.jpg" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">Let me know what you think in the comments!</p><p style="text-align: left;">xoxo,</p><p style="text-align: left;">Tasha</p><p></p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-9077530104562854312022-07-26T10:00:00.010-04:002022-07-26T10:00:00.179-04:00Melanated Fabrics Fabric Haul! <p>Hello, Friends!</p><p>Back in March, I went to Atlanta for a friend's birthday trip and I was able to stop by Melanated Fabrics!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXgyy49kpVZjv7xdpWxIq9y_6fjMmNBXZoW41VyuW4PXPgbgyL2mBjhAZaEdJD6Cq6iOc0Oif07iIKYeHiZKftKOrC-gbDnaEQ6dhswHSkvymvw-ErUuRjfwAwinBzJomT0_XaqWVrNYWvw6jIZLQSfKHgMan7ngmjrVtKPgjeTwGPwc4-JXyWth-o/s747/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-24%20at%2010.01.24%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="747" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXgyy49kpVZjv7xdpWxIq9y_6fjMmNBXZoW41VyuW4PXPgbgyL2mBjhAZaEdJD6Cq6iOc0Oif07iIKYeHiZKftKOrC-gbDnaEQ6dhswHSkvymvw-ErUuRjfwAwinBzJomT0_XaqWVrNYWvw6jIZLQSfKHgMan7ngmjrVtKPgjeTwGPwc4-JXyWth-o/w640-h358/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-24%20at%2010.01.24%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Melanated Fabrics is a fabric store created by Mimi G and Brittany J Jones as partners. I had hoped to see Brittany in the store when I went to visit, but she ended up having the flu. But I DID get to meet Norris, Mimi's husband, and he was super kind. It's a great creative space and I can see how they are filling a market in the Atlanta area!</span></p><p>I did, of course, buy some patterns and fabric to support and you can watch the video of my visit and my purchases <a href="https://youtu.be/MIFf13LDV3s" target="_blank">here</a>!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MIFf13LDV3s" width="320" youtube-src-id="MIFf13LDV3s"></iframe></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Patterns</u></b></span></p><p>-McCall's 8037: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://somethingdelightful.com/mccalls/m8037">https://somethingdelightful.com/mccalls/m8037</a></p><p>-McCall's 8194: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://somethingdelightful.com/mccalls/m8194">https://somethingdelightful.com/mccalls/m8194</a></p><p>-SimplicityxMimiG 9370: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://simplicity.com/simplicity/s9370">https://simplicity.com/simplicity/s9370</a></p><p>-True Bias Calvin Wrap Dress/Top: <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://truebias.com/collections/tops/products/calvin-wrap-dress">https://truebias.com/collections/tops/products/calvin-wrap-dress</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35PJA3NwZZbg20eWEhqX8XCMC6rGwIDBI2yV3_qrXJnoKzFCREArVwZxS9oD5Z3sjV01o8c96D7r7HgzOmNfU5qJU4AmBI0lZEFLe4qB43Zjg2tAZ5_IXN_ftXKdfYBzspZlVkRbngzxUgiNq0h2QiG84C56Xj-yh2MZ_WJsFNKTsJGq4ISRnZ4Tu/s16000/mfhaul-3559.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Multi Chiffon Print- Gold 3yds</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOzrSdWODxZ74h-xKuMfu2Dx-PNBs9UdxC-mxEhuGGX2JgBEBrVUe4Xe2oH3qgFGkTIUyCRNx0D7G0tNT1gNMRK6eNhq96abc1iiujG2hKObbYcW1z5WmPmk8_QiAJZ8GULeg8gHLRXol-xD-qVb-JL8xPF66hPsQrf40eCnHzzP2yjYgYHrcaL1J/s720/mfhaul-3566.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOzrSdWODxZ74h-xKuMfu2Dx-PNBs9UdxC-mxEhuGGX2JgBEBrVUe4Xe2oH3qgFGkTIUyCRNx0D7G0tNT1gNMRK6eNhq96abc1iiujG2hKObbYcW1z5WmPmk8_QiAJZ8GULeg8gHLRXol-xD-qVb-JL8xPF66hPsQrf40eCnHzzP2yjYgYHrcaL1J/s16000/mfhaul-3566.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Wool Plaid - 2yds <br /><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Have you made it to Melanated Fabrics yet?? Which of these fabrics would you have picked up??</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0NIWfTNYIEimUvZ7VmRT2ZlnGiktMMYsjhgcqftZyqiONWwtyvzyspJ_CyXgm__D6hPzQMzV5yDwuK6k50VgeOEAvxGd5YuCEHbiKGweAVYhSWWST7Y3kACL-yudydPJnOtrdBhksLp4DTjExbQ0hjcGA5fRrrht9dG4PEBTIDKtqI4u25qEk0Xt/s720/mfhaul-3568.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0NIWfTNYIEimUvZ7VmRT2ZlnGiktMMYsjhgcqftZyqiONWwtyvzyspJ_CyXgm__D6hPzQMzV5yDwuK6k50VgeOEAvxGd5YuCEHbiKGweAVYhSWWST7Y3kACL-yudydPJnOtrdBhksLp4DTjExbQ0hjcGA5fRrrht9dG4PEBTIDKtqI4u25qEk0Xt/s16000/mfhaul-3568.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">See you soon!</div><div style="text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tasha</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-65543158699073562132022-05-26T10:23:00.008-04:002022-05-26T10:23:57.715-04:00A little Vintage Casual | McCall's 8194<p> Hello Friends! Can you believe that it's almost JUNE and the weather still doesn't know what it wants to do?! Now that my sew-jo is back, I've been going back and forth about what to make but I have to keep pushing back summer dresses, and it's a little too warm for the camo jacket I want to make lol.</p><p>But I will never tire of making dresses, I just needed one that would work for this awkward weather transition, but ALSO be multi-functional. I wanted something that wasn't TOO fancy that I'd feel weird pulling it out to hang out with friends on the weekend, but fancy ENOUGH that it could be dressed up for a classy event.</p><p>That's how I've come to make this dress that is giving me such a cute vintage flair!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXPw9-Ys_ZpwlIq6KJs2cZmOJU225r8_MUZ9_cY8NyXE__I0U-QOtkxfW7LK3QtsOsKiHxwxwRHSh2sPi-rVvNWWwRUPcm8R9HjL0csyqtOxfkkJ6ndmnv4iYbPiEI0Qrw3zI4NJ_Wk_ssxLU5cEDy8lchw6nuQns70p7fVvT30vrQm49r8NEHGTt/s720/m8194-4534.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXPw9-Ys_ZpwlIq6KJs2cZmOJU225r8_MUZ9_cY8NyXE__I0U-QOtkxfW7LK3QtsOsKiHxwxwRHSh2sPi-rVvNWWwRUPcm8R9HjL0csyqtOxfkkJ6ndmnv4iYbPiEI0Qrw3zI4NJ_Wk_ssxLU5cEDy8lchw6nuQns70p7fVvT30vrQm49r8NEHGTt/s16000/m8194-4534.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/107425" target="_blank">McCall's 8194</a>, View A in the length & sleeves of View B. I cut the size 16.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHFzuFmwbqCWmu5IWHpVz29Co9wflMnwU8pNdVj-KdXyyEHVnRFXjMm74UYU_F4SGE0ZdkHycjNTychCMbxLOV7sE7ZDR9WOe97jQt6uEC9iLOqW7TgTBKUn8EC_kFmle6596dHUUep21PwvZY4A1nje4PKDkgbPDGltM44fGrjpDGFyKOz_vP3I-b/s954/m8194-4554.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="954" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHFzuFmwbqCWmu5IWHpVz29Co9wflMnwU8pNdVj-KdXyyEHVnRFXjMm74UYU_F4SGE0ZdkHycjNTychCMbxLOV7sE7ZDR9WOe97jQt6uEC9iLOqW7TgTBKUn8EC_kFmle6596dHUUep21PwvZY4A1nje4PKDkgbPDGltM44fGrjpDGFyKOz_vP3I-b/s16000/m8194-4554.jpg" /></a><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This fabric was gifted to me by <a href="https://sewingfantaticdiary.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Carolyn</a> on one of my visits to the north! It is a Ponte knit that I'm sure she got from <a href="https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Fabric Mart</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_5qcN2Ix89aTX942nJiJyzN837aqm9YfXFSRoG3LWEMUKviwWIXj6Ji9osJpu01HHrI0jwnNTUxhg_hrHVI0Qp2zE9kBSpzHQju7Le811APhRq1lDycV1wzpbGGvEo0SuImCqe6LH8ppB7u1S_2dkZnZ2qSSmH7tY7ec0OL3B1JUDiiyxV2L0KTu/s720/m8194-4598.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK_5qcN2Ix89aTX942nJiJyzN837aqm9YfXFSRoG3LWEMUKviwWIXj6Ji9osJpu01HHrI0jwnNTUxhg_hrHVI0Qp2zE9kBSpzHQju7Le811APhRq1lDycV1wzpbGGvEo0SuImCqe6LH8ppB7u1S_2dkZnZ2qSSmH7tY7ec0OL3B1JUDiiyxV2L0KTu/s16000/m8194-4598.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wasn't sure for a long time what I was going to make out of it because the print was kind of small, but it also was very impactful. I didn't want to get swallowed up in it. But when I saw this pattern, what really made me pair the two together was the length of the short sleeve. I know that sounds weird, but it's a length that reminds me of some dresses my mom gave me from when she was my age. It looked vintage in a way, and the print would solidify that aesthetic.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwAsAnKoPLlx1dY2SI4mgbduKj8nYt8dlp3ejWXmEXow33URDtnRWHbVIqIsChoKJvM_6_FzoUW03uFVjE5ardTqduEIlYYykNZ2dbxWCfmeSeJPrvrlOkmg0OeGdJdMUjmucDIJIahFLltZuKaQGvdszk7d5-Fej9bnb7PCM3bzpaQ58LyL_XECs/s1080/m8194-4565.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwAsAnKoPLlx1dY2SI4mgbduKj8nYt8dlp3ejWXmEXow33URDtnRWHbVIqIsChoKJvM_6_FzoUW03uFVjE5ardTqduEIlYYykNZ2dbxWCfmeSeJPrvrlOkmg0OeGdJdMUjmucDIJIahFLltZuKaQGvdszk7d5-Fej9bnb7PCM3bzpaQ58LyL_XECs/s16000/m8194-4565.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And the other reason the sleeves attracted me was that 89% of the dresses in my closet are sleeveless. Casual, dressy, and in between. So it's been difficult for me to find something I can throw on casually without thinking about whether I would need some type of cover-up.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOi4sbD85SnXlKLyDtrt-9L8Tp0y5gGnrzwhWpMEJ5QzN5FxVG9H8UBxul-h3XWZPmL2wg3wEzWLzDfNJMLIgkIWdqWCuBznwnMn2n-oT0S7MoydBieQTY39lTkCIbR_Aw6hEpEf5W3QPilG1KdDmpYq3iAdljvORqhiLer6KHNfPQlgKGVrGwu7p/s720/m8194-4543.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOi4sbD85SnXlKLyDtrt-9L8Tp0y5gGnrzwhWpMEJ5QzN5FxVG9H8UBxul-h3XWZPmL2wg3wEzWLzDfNJMLIgkIWdqWCuBznwnMn2n-oT0S7MoydBieQTY39lTkCIbR_Aw6hEpEf5W3QPilG1KdDmpYq3iAdljvORqhiLer6KHNfPQlgKGVrGwu7p/s16000/m8194-4543.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As far as the pattern is concerned, it is VERY straightforward to sew up. I did sew the sleeves in flat instead of in-the-round. I still mostly like to go with the flat technique for knits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRysxoKBKasT2hGSRyfQP-TEO7cdYQdXe5WCZvCK0o_hvApkVSvlbtKdq2xTQ_W41R6MEE2l0F3Xo6ugTgFek4LnwxNPYuiCOA_pY5sXk2jlwp_Vy-5a4uOBHLOUrSyfzZmt5fwAij2TKF-y2PABMzntMg-F3LNr_ekizJDtihkSLhO5kDhzl4fHCm/s943/m8194-4562.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="943" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRysxoKBKasT2hGSRyfQP-TEO7cdYQdXe5WCZvCK0o_hvApkVSvlbtKdq2xTQ_W41R6MEE2l0F3Xo6ugTgFek4LnwxNPYuiCOA_pY5sXk2jlwp_Vy-5a4uOBHLOUrSyfzZmt5fwAij2TKF-y2PABMzntMg-F3LNr_ekizJDtihkSLhO5kDhzl4fHCm/s16000/m8194-4562.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Obviously, there is a major difference going on with my version than the original pattern lol. Once I had sewn up the entire dress, I was already getting annoyed about having to make the markings to overlap the two fronts. I also knew that the dress would fit EXACT and even though that would show I had BAWDY, I knew it would make me reach for it less. So I decided right then, I was going to just put an exposed zip on it. PROBLEM SOLVED!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuZpb-4bLrR_bI1SWAQBZHxJdmtOx2NZQbCcf6uVpvqce8JEj-GWQnGXVnUu6QZ_TxlfMDHR52lI2OAgRxlkCEtfsdJXlAL25GxW8v8sCBONBFLyVZnjWDk3adCOpJwOVRWM0DBbUdBsv6b5lh4AumIytZPhxCu1UKPyxSzFR6LLRGTmXE1vC8Ct8/s1052/m8194-4594.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1052" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuZpb-4bLrR_bI1SWAQBZHxJdmtOx2NZQbCcf6uVpvqce8JEj-GWQnGXVnUu6QZ_TxlfMDHR52lI2OAgRxlkCEtfsdJXlAL25GxW8v8sCBONBFLyVZnjWDk3adCOpJwOVRWM0DBbUdBsv6b5lh4AumIytZPhxCu1UKPyxSzFR6LLRGTmXE1vC8Ct8/s16000/m8194-4594.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I still have TONS of zippers <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2014/06/panama-carnavales-2014.html#more" target="_blank">from Panama</a> and I had multiple zippers that were the EXACT length of the markings for where the top and bottom met on this dress! I had an option between black, red, and white tape and I just decided to go with the black. I literally just topstitched the edge of the fronts on top of the zipper tape. Easy peasy!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSi3Tw3WVCmk1GpA4IqQldCkKC_2xbfcnhyb3pKGFEqB886GBipIsi7QXx4Rs__UVXX0bn_dEe-KBQ4glBrAXuLla4EYfN4Pcv0oepNDmI4Nx6T_xERrs1MWH3DeTXIvsIyNNl5__vKq2WNwmzg-uiJi7v0GJQWHcn49R8tpgUTxJD3AlgKShba_G7/s720/m8194-4588.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSi3Tw3WVCmk1GpA4IqQldCkKC_2xbfcnhyb3pKGFEqB886GBipIsi7QXx4Rs__UVXX0bn_dEe-KBQ4glBrAXuLla4EYfN4Pcv0oepNDmI4Nx6T_xERrs1MWH3DeTXIvsIyNNl5__vKq2WNwmzg-uiJi7v0GJQWHcn49R8tpgUTxJD3AlgKShba_G7/s16000/m8194-4588.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>What I ended up with is a dress I LOVE and that I'd even feel wearing sneakers with to walk around the city. It's classy, it's a little sexy, it's easy, and I will probably make more lol</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6eTrK3NxC_hBaG8KdrvQz6hw4moe66cx2vlfqLUtsvQ51GeMS7qmrF6n8uPD9-S1BrZfgCUXMM7XwCVZOOCX6h7fCfkUxEuX1zF5eC2KGwkqk7FYxyKFKtpLM0yiBmomgStyoW8fanuv8Xz3Wms-X-zvg_LvofBed70NJqYDytan_lb4ngyolgZ9/s720/m8194-4539.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6eTrK3NxC_hBaG8KdrvQz6hw4moe66cx2vlfqLUtsvQ51GeMS7qmrF6n8uPD9-S1BrZfgCUXMM7XwCVZOOCX6h7fCfkUxEuX1zF5eC2KGwkqk7FYxyKFKtpLM0yiBmomgStyoW8fanuv8Xz3Wms-X-zvg_LvofBed70NJqYDytan_lb4ngyolgZ9/s16000/m8194-4539.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let me know what you think down in the comments! Have you made this pattern yet?? Am I off the mark when I say it looks a little vintage-y?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Talk to you soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin47BQeTbqLdIh-HkHcklZdYFw-KVwBcs0wpLjZ4sQvLiy2nUT-s11ZqmgXyl5dGc02WgHcNIbBslT5_ofHg7m4ChteA35h5aQYkv99pMJKMwH0ZxOIEg0nhFMRIt5Ynu5bRUUoBQItLvxt9ssGSXNh_ccaH9Sur2QMFf5mPmtHrCEqBck-Jlr7c4d/s720/m8194-4605.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin47BQeTbqLdIh-HkHcklZdYFw-KVwBcs0wpLjZ4sQvLiy2nUT-s11ZqmgXyl5dGc02WgHcNIbBslT5_ofHg7m4ChteA35h5aQYkv99pMJKMwH0ZxOIEg0nhFMRIt5Ynu5bRUUoBQItLvxt9ssGSXNh_ccaH9Sur2QMFf5mPmtHrCEqBck-Jlr7c4d/s16000/m8194-4605.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-84681169848744983312022-05-10T09:00:00.011-04:002022-05-10T09:00:00.199-04:00Carousel Blouse | McCall's 7957<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Pm3_MqrJyYxZoT4kgulXSxPxCPBx4y2_6zXkrbQPhhbW9hqUgJj0vbsOCV-sZRsqHIyE0k85OxljhGEnlGgyAIDvpUC6YNKmIrfWbXx4lG8rJad99_YZyxlUP0T2JGBQMnSvQXB-CNFs43Uq8UqQime_SMXjhm1zdRMOqg0rzhxuXptZmDmVVaAb/s720/lafinchblouse-4143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Pm3_MqrJyYxZoT4kgulXSxPxCPBx4y2_6zXkrbQPhhbW9hqUgJj0vbsOCV-sZRsqHIyE0k85OxljhGEnlGgyAIDvpUC6YNKmIrfWbXx4lG8rJad99_YZyxlUP0T2JGBQMnSvQXB-CNFs43Uq8UqQime_SMXjhm1zdRMOqg0rzhxuXptZmDmVVaAb/s16000/lafinchblouse-4143.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello friends! As you can see, I'm still at the needle! This blouse has been a WIP for a couple of YEARS and all I had to finish were the SLEEVES.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPkP_68Zl_nE-MjQGj1zHsUkMKDHDWwWKGfAovaVYoeiYdb-KmJ5i5BW7Dfuraj9kscrKBLgf-5j_UySRkuKfTTmnE67C6wWyLeQm7S2gFxjsYe2EJ_NG6l29XcpSVnHlpjGP8CnTG58kD1gyMmBuhD9rRRvh9OLsORwQYJqlh4EdFoaGFsryM-Lae/s720/lafinchblouse-4106.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPkP_68Zl_nE-MjQGj1zHsUkMKDHDWwWKGfAovaVYoeiYdb-KmJ5i5BW7Dfuraj9kscrKBLgf-5j_UySRkuKfTTmnE67C6wWyLeQm7S2gFxjsYe2EJ_NG6l29XcpSVnHlpjGP8CnTG58kD1gyMmBuhD9rRRvh9OLsORwQYJqlh4EdFoaGFsryM-Lae/s16000/lafinchblouse-4106.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is McCall's 7957 , View B in a size 12. This pattern is OOP but you can get it on <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/96416" target="_blank">Pattern Review</a> or Etsy.<span><a name='more'></a></span> I've been talking about making more 'cute tops' for my wardrobe for YEARS. I knew I wanted to make this top because I have a 'thing' for twists ;-) (<a href="https://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2021/05/transitional-sweater-weather-simplicity.html" target="_blank">proof</a>, <a href="https://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2020/01/houndstooth-twist-sweater-mccalls-7975.html" target="_blank">proof</a>, <a href="https://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2019/10/and-another-one-in-black-mccalls-7922.html" target="_blank">proof</a>).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAAb7gTO5QGRS1n4jiSrGUSOfMYxjBzXGbVZEbjFjOyOU8A2kdqDJdU2OlV6qEnVcCbtLmqKpSUyL80iAMwUwBwQHZVw4Osxv-f_Rke7JioFCVzxZSTJW7MO-ejeK-Sn5bkGbFMPgegWxm70p7uHSMxsZqVDG-_f1EY8nE7VCuxwN4JuecVW1-oZBj/s1022/lafinchblouse-4119.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAAb7gTO5QGRS1n4jiSrGUSOfMYxjBzXGbVZEbjFjOyOU8A2kdqDJdU2OlV6qEnVcCbtLmqKpSUyL80iAMwUwBwQHZVw4Osxv-f_Rke7JioFCVzxZSTJW7MO-ejeK-Sn5bkGbFMPgegWxm70p7uHSMxsZqVDG-_f1EY8nE7VCuxwN4JuecVW1-oZBj/s16000/lafinchblouse-4119.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This fabric is from <a href="https://www.lafinchfabrics.com" target="_blank">LA Finch Fabrics</a>. I've used it before for a dress (<a href="https://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2019/09/the-fabric-i-couldnt-live-without.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and it was so dreamy! This fabric and both colorways are no longer available but they have an amazing <a href="https://www.lafinchfabrics.com/search?q=rayon+woven" target="_blank">selection of rayons</a> that would easily work. The fabric is a rayon woven that is SO soft and delicate. Just like for the dress, I pinked the seams instead of serging them, like I normally would because this fabric is so fragile.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCcaUV9ePxwQ-omvucEgSJjpYmBQH1OCgv0ans1qD9zQAN1BVdiPTfEmkDWkZTZZs7MF6yPrnrUbpGhMFsA3JIeeaHV7u4EIHEpfkLjXZ05gdc0d4q_QDpP0941NuzVohWJy0OBTwXZCP-jifm10Ag1vttxD1J5qW4SQrmX3ew3ni-sY8-CC8kEMRZ/s720/lafinchblouse-4128.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCcaUV9ePxwQ-omvucEgSJjpYmBQH1OCgv0ans1qD9zQAN1BVdiPTfEmkDWkZTZZs7MF6yPrnrUbpGhMFsA3JIeeaHV7u4EIHEpfkLjXZ05gdc0d4q_QDpP0941NuzVohWJy0OBTwXZCP-jifm10Ag1vttxD1J5qW4SQrmX3ew3ni-sY8-CC8kEMRZ/s16000/lafinchblouse-4128.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Instead of buying ribbon for the wrist ties, I decided to make ties from the same fabric. Made more sense to me. I cut a strip of fabric the same length of the yardage of the ribbon, 2 inches wide. Then I serged the edges and folded in the edges twice to come out with a thin strap/tie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfOdGAd-kQx7215vXhguCxdrfzMaHCMp-Zs_9PIsRDaVMXstZOi2Rzt9pOPFPNCyE1HNrBELz94SK544K5A-tMsPhx-4_G5S0YJbGzeGtZgqd27my_TmTIkD4uuFHhqCHyGPArgEN1x1hRjN0Laz39nWn7k7EJzKsjILWxSGmFiEiiCs-rab3krnZF/s720/lafinchblouse-4134.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfOdGAd-kQx7215vXhguCxdrfzMaHCMp-Zs_9PIsRDaVMXstZOi2Rzt9pOPFPNCyE1HNrBELz94SK544K5A-tMsPhx-4_G5S0YJbGzeGtZgqd27my_TmTIkD4uuFHhqCHyGPArgEN1x1hRjN0Laz39nWn7k7EJzKsjILWxSGmFiEiiCs-rab3krnZF/s16000/lafinchblouse-4134.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make the buttonholes on the sleeves for the tie, I had to use Solvy Fabric Stabilizer because of the lightness of the fabric. It worked perfectly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkC14tyXPkCcB6V6dOYjfCXL_viwPgxUQw0ElwXdFsiDAU9kgbGHf4xg37rNNPbVrY2j_QSleeks8GD2rdgSBGtRgaNOPgcjLa59tS4Ly35DG5fR714YVqt_PWMeNl665BR32JLzSBAj0tbEGpUXz-44cesv8-rN2zOIatXDduOhyq-Nh09SSgtbFm/s720/lafinchblouse-4146.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkC14tyXPkCcB6V6dOYjfCXL_viwPgxUQw0ElwXdFsiDAU9kgbGHf4xg37rNNPbVrY2j_QSleeks8GD2rdgSBGtRgaNOPgcjLa59tS4Ly35DG5fR714YVqt_PWMeNl665BR32JLzSBAj0tbEGpUXz-44cesv8-rN2zOIatXDduOhyq-Nh09SSgtbFm/s16000/lafinchblouse-4146.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There isn't too much to say about this top other than I love it and that it is a great transitional piece because is super light but gives the coverage of long sleeves at the same time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuIoEJeF9OB-6K6uDCxOeQS4LXck10W6cnNGum-V3dvwZa-sGzSjkkofO6WYAgyVy-f7KUkeV3AVSvHshUXBnK4jlIj4qz4jjBMb7swCNeE2tDyie33raTjJxeqxrDXBANpLXvgXmw5JwwroMvLiM9VH9Npf-B3tr3x6HwFU8veFH9bj0j4xUhAoo/s720/lafinchblouse-4108.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuIoEJeF9OB-6K6uDCxOeQS4LXck10W6cnNGum-V3dvwZa-sGzSjkkofO6WYAgyVy-f7KUkeV3AVSvHshUXBnK4jlIj4qz4jjBMb7swCNeE2tDyie33raTjJxeqxrDXBANpLXvgXmw5JwwroMvLiM9VH9Npf-B3tr3x6HwFU8veFH9bj0j4xUhAoo/s16000/lafinchblouse-4108.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let me know what you think in the comments! Is this top too busy for you? What would be the perfect occassion to wear this too?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgigR9zzwiO9Ilr7Z-Nnq_Nc0itwhmRs4jnXFgYflvmYxriGUpptubm96LhCLKUEaS8LfevTlKXaSZ3HUL7R7Dd6-2izYNgNQowfieh5ak4_ngCPMJ5NWOktKxaY7PIDoeWTytPi4OXuPHZjzvuYACDU9mHRDmvPHzKIfabEoYd5g9BpLXq1DHZ0u7x/s720/lafinchblouse-4109.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgigR9zzwiO9Ilr7Z-Nnq_Nc0itwhmRs4jnXFgYflvmYxriGUpptubm96LhCLKUEaS8LfevTlKXaSZ3HUL7R7Dd6-2izYNgNQowfieh5ak4_ngCPMJ5NWOktKxaY7PIDoeWTytPi4OXuPHZjzvuYACDU9mHRDmvPHzKIfabEoYd5g9BpLXq1DHZ0u7x/s16000/lafinchblouse-4109.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Talk to you soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,<br />Tasha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5btdDERZ3_Mb6JLr0FgAm-8xgva8s1vCxXNq-CguH7OebizHskV-Ec4tI5vGgeL8lxCse4TZa4L0P0EGhMWGaBwacbiCH4_I03dTD5Q6IIrElNpSdPQEbUN-JXbB43ig3yV7ksZvW8rGclHWql0avzGYS2biePOB0BgU8kwF_m53GCvbK-a19B0x/s720/lafinchblouse-4139.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5btdDERZ3_Mb6JLr0FgAm-8xgva8s1vCxXNq-CguH7OebizHskV-Ec4tI5vGgeL8lxCse4TZa4L0P0EGhMWGaBwacbiCH4_I03dTD5Q6IIrElNpSdPQEbUN-JXbB43ig3yV7ksZvW8rGclHWql0avzGYS2biePOB0BgU8kwF_m53GCvbK-a19B0x/s16000/lafinchblouse-4139.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-54843198218152967172022-03-16T09:30:00.004-04:002022-03-16T09:30:00.156-04:00My Sewing Studio Tour<p> Hello Friends! This video was a long time coming! When I moved into my new home in 2018, one of the requirements was that one of the bedrooms would be my sewing studio. I took my time in creating a space that feels functional and genuine to ME, and I love creating here!</p><p>Enjoy this MTVCribz style sewing studio tour and give the video a like! Even subscribe if you want!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="406" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TwLP80EX_vQ" width="489" youtube-src-id="TwLP80EX_vQ"></iframe></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwLP80EX_vQ" target="_blank">watch on YouTube</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">***</span><i style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">DISCLAIMER: There are affiliate links below (NOT ALL), meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Any commission would go into continuing to supporting my blog and YouTube Channel</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">*** </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Items Mentioned</span></b><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> (in order of video):</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">o <u>Brother Project Runway CE8080PRW </u>– discontinued
o <a href="https://amzn.to/3kVsOZI" target="_blank">Brother Serger 1034D</a></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
o <a href="https://amzn.to/2OeZEbZ" target="_blank">Brother Coverstitch 2340CV</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://www.sewsteady.com/product-category/sewing-tables-insets-inserts/" target="_blank">Sew Steady Extension Table</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://amzn.to/38mKwA1" target="_blank">Sewing Tables</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://amzn.to/30pgEyD" target="_blank">Sewing Chairs</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://amzn.to/3kXbZNX" target="_blank">Peg Boards</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://amzn.to/3bs8Suc" target="_blank">Peg Board Organizer Kit</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://amzn.to/30t3qkB" target="_blank">Sewing Machine Clock</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://amzn.to/30t3qkB" target="_blank"> </a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://amzn.to/3ryxNSo" target="_blank">White thread rack</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· Wooden thread rack – (JoAnn in-store)
· Thread carousel – (Cannot find on JoAnn website. Check in-store)
· <a href="https://amzn.to/3qtZYk8" target="_blank">Sullivan’s adjustable sewing table</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://amzn.to/3elnihC" target="_blank">Sullivan’s cutting mat</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://amzn.to/3elH5h5" target="_blank">Ironing Cover</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://www.target.com/p/3-tier-metal-utility-cart-white---made-by-design--8482-/-/A-53166281" target="_blank">White Utility Cart</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-white-70301537/" target="_blank">Ikea KALLAX 5x5 shelf</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/245566771/sew-much-fabrics-sew-little-time-wall?ref=shop_home_active_14" target="_blank">Sewing Phrase decal</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://theshopcompany.com/" target="_blank">Dressform</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://amzn.to/3t3czN6" target="_blank">Futon Sofa</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://amzn.to/3ctDWJB" target="_blank">Hanging Picture frame</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://amzn.to/3rw63hs" target="_blank">Unique Book Shelf</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://www.belk.com/p/household-essentials-mega-wide-top-ironing-board---online-only/8100566MEGAW8340I0.html" target="_blank">Ironing Board</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Maytag-M1200-Smartfill-Digital-Iron-Steamer/677888468" target="_blank">Maytag Iron</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-white-00275848/" target="_blank">Ikea KALLAX 4x1 shelf</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
· <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Design-Imports-Polyester-Cube-Lattice-Gray-Square-11-x11-x11-100-Polyester-Gray/238394996" target="_blank">Cube Storage organizers</a></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">xoxo,</p><p style="text-align: left;">Tasha</p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-32010828686654804402022-03-15T09:30:00.184-04:002022-03-15T11:30:14.890-04:00I made my FIRST COAT | Simplicity 8749<p>It's mid-March and not only is it between 20 and 40 degrees outside most days, but it SNOWED over the weekend! My only happy solace from these thoughts is that I finally finished the coat I've been working on for the past 2 years! I've always wanted a proper coat. Something that I could wear when I dress up for black tie events and things, but also just be stylish enough to throw on over a set of sweats. As an adult, most of my coats have looked more utility in nature, and generally just not... CHIC lol So this coat has stepped in to fix my problem.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghe5QgiWMBYZ497MPs8ZmdJw4rgT8pnRkmIEy9E2Okzyof4T083cyLXOI__bjbkn9OGFehBM4kf1hc33izV8yOVl_q0ksJvd2Hr85yH6zOJ4oSsLJxehD2iOOrsYX-IoxOH3hhxFbpNO6SdInVaB0EHEOXbwITmh_kQrJAML5Bckl1GjX9AtEcyVXV=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghe5QgiWMBYZ497MPs8ZmdJw4rgT8pnRkmIEy9E2Okzyof4T083cyLXOI__bjbkn9OGFehBM4kf1hc33izV8yOVl_q0ksJvd2Hr85yH6zOJ4oSsLJxehD2iOOrsYX-IoxOH3hhxFbpNO6SdInVaB0EHEOXbwITmh_kQrJAML5Bckl1GjX9AtEcyVXV=s16000" /></a></p><p>I have made 3 jackets so far (<a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2017/06/her-first-language-is-german-closet.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2020/12/mola-jacket-mccalls-7100.html" target="_blank">here</a> & <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2016/11/-mccalls-7100-brick-red-bomber.html">here</a>), but never a coat.</p><p>This beauty is <a href="https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/women/sportswear/simplicity-sewing-pattern-8749-misseswomens-mimi-g-style-coat-and-pants/" target="_blank">Mimi GxSimplicity 8749</a>, View B in a size 16.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcFL3epT8QTj0-Usp9gcl2_pCWAbv3FVa5SxUOoNQezWBzJ-tuRPIYG95ElGqz6V1s5Knzo9uuvl-X8objZd_p6lVcp6t1r72H1KRZ-sTgX3Q7kWvDcjKV_Xx6OmTvvWhfcks1n8TlApVbP01tIN9Kd-LaucQ-0VNzXCEL9FMCaX-dtQanCQrVJfPh=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcFL3epT8QTj0-Usp9gcl2_pCWAbv3FVa5SxUOoNQezWBzJ-tuRPIYG95ElGqz6V1s5Knzo9uuvl-X8objZd_p6lVcp6t1r72H1KRZ-sTgX3Q7kWvDcjKV_Xx6OmTvvWhfcks1n8TlApVbP01tIN9Kd-LaucQ-0VNzXCEL9FMCaX-dtQanCQrVJfPh=s16000" /></a><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>This outer shell fabric is another one from the <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/search/label/KHolmes%20Collection" target="_blank">KHolmes Collection</a>. It is luxurious tan herringbone wool. It was very easy to work with, aside from the fact that I think it grew on me a little bit... but I'll talk about that more later.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFZUgpZn6JbcmhIJwn1sQSa4KHJn4YEKGns6LRKWIEPUlD7T1HcOQNr8fSHJHX30CQOPTgkRHPJP1Y-hrOEueES4JEB_XIAyTUqqVkTgWOqw59QNvaw-DHbNTQFqystZjmRk8hMGz8wfDgUNY1fTZ8p__JOI-SQgU31QJs-HljRvdSs_VvwgIPIKxP=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFZUgpZn6JbcmhIJwn1sQSa4KHJn4YEKGns6LRKWIEPUlD7T1HcOQNr8fSHJHX30CQOPTgkRHPJP1Y-hrOEueES4JEB_XIAyTUqqVkTgWOqw59QNvaw-DHbNTQFqystZjmRk8hMGz8wfDgUNY1fTZ8p__JOI-SQgU31QJs-HljRvdSs_VvwgIPIKxP=s16000" /></a></p><p>The lining is a black polyester, and I decided to add white piping between the lining and the coat facing to give the coat a little bit more interest. <i>(Please forgive the wrinkled lining. I had just ironed the outer shell.)</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsfGNQUs76RMgLUVwkfxrC7OC_xGTawte3W7R2qd2urDZxZn-QGApwSiIyLMRR0oinb58vgHIc_OEsCn6WRmfIYf6v7nPHjkJGexPeQU56wXLUt4jUYHuFtzhodZrt-SzEv-aH9RNy2c3QmdhM7IggoM6G5IE98jlaJS3_iiB4w6Bje_-Ci9VeShJX=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsfGNQUs76RMgLUVwkfxrC7OC_xGTawte3W7R2qd2urDZxZn-QGApwSiIyLMRR0oinb58vgHIc_OEsCn6WRmfIYf6v7nPHjkJGexPeQU56wXLUt4jUYHuFtzhodZrt-SzEv-aH9RNy2c3QmdhM7IggoM6G5IE98jlaJS3_iiB4w6Bje_-Ci9VeShJX=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmXAxF-YHhNLUZ2TLMc0uThSn9rS-eLLKvf7Su4hE0Cy80KEFlbyMHCBiggr42SLAizAX4wQ0aopWdx_8hb_2hQxdouG-3yo8D8bZhgqeLsOaP45MthIKBir_6afRuecIWfFmKRICqxEE22xJ6jhPgpLG0PH-UDGpXx3ZzNuA-56XH97rS5AZHNnbL=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmXAxF-YHhNLUZ2TLMc0uThSn9rS-eLLKvf7Su4hE0Cy80KEFlbyMHCBiggr42SLAizAX4wQ0aopWdx_8hb_2hQxdouG-3yo8D8bZhgqeLsOaP45MthIKBir_6afRuecIWfFmKRICqxEE22xJ6jhPgpLG0PH-UDGpXx3ZzNuA-56XH97rS5AZHNnbL=s16000" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">The button I used is pewter and it is one-of-one from an assortment of buttons I got years ago from GStreet Fabrics. I normally would do gold hardware in my garments but I wanted the button to feel muted against the fabric</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeQXdOcfTPPyYTmOnR8kmvQIrW_OOlFvW2NdcRHtfRjUCISO6vqhxhzYjbJS2Cg4un6T0lChVIndA0WiFf-KHN1uuYIrkvOXPSMt2gbvX2agYlkbvWwaOYvFIARWrg5mud0Crdk5lu-vYYl5xiKuUSnEje2a4LIRXefpQfzQPrQEjU5NjQV7vLyS9r=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeQXdOcfTPPyYTmOnR8kmvQIrW_OOlFvW2NdcRHtfRjUCISO6vqhxhzYjbJS2Cg4un6T0lChVIndA0WiFf-KHN1uuYIrkvOXPSMt2gbvX2agYlkbvWwaOYvFIARWrg5mud0Crdk5lu-vYYl5xiKuUSnEje2a4LIRXefpQfzQPrQEjU5NjQV7vLyS9r=s16000" /></a></p><p>For other modifications, I added 2 inches to the body of the coat as well as to the length of the sleeves.</p><p>I also made sure to understitch the coat's front facing all the way up to before the lapel folded back to ensure that the front of the coat pressed well.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTno0g_24tG9Jsna5CCwXTcP9CURnh_HHEDLQBFd_IN1-EXxO4tQhlbmvLgPyfY41Z7ibeuMzIgT1n49afFDlUwOK9CHlN3gP8zEzQJSDYkeotvoJBoffAHWGSDHGRp6EDjycA7U2JkCzxRk_PhmYZtjs6KnLJMmMYzmgxtBm_AX6VhLEQPKqhJUjt=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTno0g_24tG9Jsna5CCwXTcP9CURnh_HHEDLQBFd_IN1-EXxO4tQhlbmvLgPyfY41Z7ibeuMzIgT1n49afFDlUwOK9CHlN3gP8zEzQJSDYkeotvoJBoffAHWGSDHGRp6EDjycA7U2JkCzxRk_PhmYZtjs6KnLJMmMYzmgxtBm_AX6VhLEQPKqhJUjt=s16000" /></a></p><p>I also added a coat hanger (?) so that I don't cause any dents in the neck of the coat when I go to hang it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjo7TGjKruGDqCsPtRiHOUwB1pBB8BZYMRWGg5F-UVtBwzrLdFyrrxnGWfG1XuYpirIR8r8s6Pj1YA7tCN843pZ-Q8npfpUXdSbPSrfjYXHAb1-vVoAC5pi3sWSHbL_kd1EyZhYNmBTZLH1RMWIHhWZ824a8SljEIOJFbBysywMoYORo3GJVUDBLYaA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjo7TGjKruGDqCsPtRiHOUwB1pBB8BZYMRWGg5F-UVtBwzrLdFyrrxnGWfG1XuYpirIR8r8s6Pj1YA7tCN843pZ-Q8npfpUXdSbPSrfjYXHAb1-vVoAC5pi3sWSHbL_kd1EyZhYNmBTZLH1RMWIHhWZ824a8SljEIOJFbBysywMoYORo3GJVUDBLYaA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p>The making of this coat was a little confusing at parts, but luckily there is a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEvb_Zp_alM" target="_blank">video tutorial</a> that accompanies the pattern, but for the shorter version of the coat. So when it came to figuring out how to sew the vent properly, I had to find <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhFPvxbcoFU" target="_blank">another video</a>. Also, the instructions for finishing everything off started to get vague, until it clicked that the lining is just supposed to hang free. It would have been nice if that was explicitly stated somewhere.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdJV1Mwt_E4tPYoYXH6Zw0T5Xx9VwLvZsYTxr5-lT_2yPSxC4TJypiYuCg5GLcD3tWrk5jEVNTrvVwe6zpqkq2fNQdIVedLd7KsxspyTf_8OUL93P2mea-LCDbFMdYXTpSIYUBdMGBhxcsGyE7RCf3XKcmRbFPMgYKQHdcUM6M15DYncYiwrWrvj-I=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdJV1Mwt_E4tPYoYXH6Zw0T5Xx9VwLvZsYTxr5-lT_2yPSxC4TJypiYuCg5GLcD3tWrk5jEVNTrvVwe6zpqkq2fNQdIVedLd7KsxspyTf_8OUL93P2mea-LCDbFMdYXTpSIYUBdMGBhxcsGyE7RCf3XKcmRbFPMgYKQHdcUM6M15DYncYiwrWrvj-I=s16000" /></a></p><p>I also did my first welt pockets on this coat! I was terrified, like most, but the video tutorial really held my hand through it.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSuk4psXSCsHs_Re7oQijiBRI1CpuZe074WVEkX7TfAcpTtmTms25KWdGTA3nSDo8CZydLKj8AugKsjGAFCQH2UegyciV6DBt4Jfj43FCP5O-wBhlvFknmTIblVzScjl6r5efoKZ7s-aHArUz-xxD89M1i_Xh3DyHPt1KGwzllzy7vhYq9VClgWhKQ=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSuk4psXSCsHs_Re7oQijiBRI1CpuZe074WVEkX7TfAcpTtmTms25KWdGTA3nSDo8CZydLKj8AugKsjGAFCQH2UegyciV6DBt4Jfj43FCP5O-wBhlvFknmTIblVzScjl6r5efoKZ7s-aHArUz-xxD89M1i_Xh3DyHPt1KGwzllzy7vhYq9VClgWhKQ=s16000" /></a></p><p>This coat is such a show-stopper when I'm out in public and I'm REALLY happy with the way it turned out! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvQt_M_9Sip7zJga8AIN5BkvrQm44XWfrgrwpgAp3SXVSt5xCyJhgGF_coltFu2STtsKLtPFjApgIj2xE_sIQjH6O3EPvE1Y6s7W4SZvUQCtUdwImV35Da_t4EBp1S_Ir9loH8HzusffOYg0z2lZRtqdGW6zh7XaLc6mRBjtzoGgDdUpisus5rflI8=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvQt_M_9Sip7zJga8AIN5BkvrQm44XWfrgrwpgAp3SXVSt5xCyJhgGF_coltFu2STtsKLtPFjApgIj2xE_sIQjH6O3EPvE1Y6s7W4SZvUQCtUdwImV35Da_t4EBp1S_Ir9loH8HzusffOYg0z2lZRtqdGW6zh7XaLc6mRBjtzoGgDdUpisus5rflI8=s16000" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsKHfXUXu7RvUFlmTPEUQGNbRNOkN1kgtq4dq2bVCG9sEaJB171FtrQ5uc4s1NZuale5ixi6Tn2MI47hR7YPEUVOsg-RxD_05Et_I0E60jP5HWMOdj1QztlzMpbd18eS0O-GwhadKC3WWsAmYfjpTLT4EmpZvQa_rh2gqAXS6dX39ETufOtXxHj3Xi=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsKHfXUXu7RvUFlmTPEUQGNbRNOkN1kgtq4dq2bVCG9sEaJB171FtrQ5uc4s1NZuale5ixi6Tn2MI47hR7YPEUVOsg-RxD_05Et_I0E60jP5HWMOdj1QztlzMpbd18eS0O-GwhadKC3WWsAmYfjpTLT4EmpZvQa_rh2gqAXS6dX39ETufOtXxHj3Xi=s16000" /></a></p><p>Now, that I started with positivity, there is one issue that I have with this coat. For some reason, there seems to be extra fabric hanging near the bottom of the facings which gives the appearance that the lining is pulling somewhere in the wrong way. I noticed that in Mimi's tutorial, her shell pieces were fully interfaced, so I'm assuming I wouldn't have had this issue if I had interfaced my pattern pieces. But I did try to press the fronts of the coat with lots of steam in hopes to shrink the wool in that area, but I didn't have much luck.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAfQcByTbKW42kaNh6qnnuv92nb5oyJODMC_d52ABZIM7AatyLMF7e49fj8lngcbVO2HPlT3eIYT93WxcAKWzLDGPFupJRt2HnMnranDmSAejiVpYOFaqhelzDnQvqNaQK55LkWKIhAS4idY3MoxSNsNqrMyCCMRA8wDlchuszhLoLbc_WQZGI43JJ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiAfQcByTbKW42kaNh6qnnuv92nb5oyJODMC_d52ABZIM7AatyLMF7e49fj8lngcbVO2HPlT3eIYT93WxcAKWzLDGPFupJRt2HnMnranDmSAejiVpYOFaqhelzDnQvqNaQK55LkWKIhAS4idY3MoxSNsNqrMyCCMRA8wDlchuszhLoLbc_WQZGI43JJ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhl7b6XbNb5uXxeAON5Rl4eqob_YJtS_3bscCH2TiYF3Y9gQIVCaAP4DMi3vEJUITVm-xFklKNkL87BE31XmHyodbZoFGH_Dw5SKd0nM_Wo--Ca8-eMY4lsuwAzYNTyEnIMVk-VSd3MUYCtlbWadoKMDUR6P6fW0LdhkfsHUNJz8xgrPFAli6bRvYLV=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhl7b6XbNb5uXxeAON5Rl4eqob_YJtS_3bscCH2TiYF3Y9gQIVCaAP4DMi3vEJUITVm-xFklKNkL87BE31XmHyodbZoFGH_Dw5SKd0nM_Wo--Ca8-eMY4lsuwAzYNTyEnIMVk-VSd3MUYCtlbWadoKMDUR6P6fW0LdhkfsHUNJz8xgrPFAli6bRvYLV=s16000" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOKIJHuqspF7T4DYmJjc509LedhQ36QRsqANM8TPVv790MvmyM41J6gdXdP2jr94VycEPxKVErSY72gyYOJH9OZCiKRfcexYh5v3xp1cnMSCQwSWhmqak9mgtXmj3f9dM5ieBxJXpHYcCrGHh9sAD8iw3Yn7mxirdXUtZ8SeiAmE_o_yuczQec3-XJ=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOKIJHuqspF7T4DYmJjc509LedhQ36QRsqANM8TPVv790MvmyM41J6gdXdP2jr94VycEPxKVErSY72gyYOJH9OZCiKRfcexYh5v3xp1cnMSCQwSWhmqak9mgtXmj3f9dM5ieBxJXpHYcCrGHh9sAD8iw3Yn7mxirdXUtZ8SeiAmE_o_yuczQec3-XJ=s16000" /></a></p><p>Overall, I am super happy with it! Let me know what you think about this labor of love in the comments below! Also, if you have any tips about working with or shrinking wool, I'd love to hear from you!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzV0h8dkZ5MT_C-yUmRQJkhmgOTZUvKeYlHkI_rfao_XN5PTlB5TPFfzZspnAE9Qoqi2XBygJKBV2tloOIgFt3wpetEpohrzWLn27iGB8IJQC7xFrWzNJN_wlfoXsEcMAlASJpDGrwCvTVmCyYbqBcsDDgpFHrqsZfbNfZ5EV8KBWTExNOuy5YLkmD=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzV0h8dkZ5MT_C-yUmRQJkhmgOTZUvKeYlHkI_rfao_XN5PTlB5TPFfzZspnAE9Qoqi2XBygJKBV2tloOIgFt3wpetEpohrzWLn27iGB8IJQC7xFrWzNJN_wlfoXsEcMAlASJpDGrwCvTVmCyYbqBcsDDgpFHrqsZfbNfZ5EV8KBWTExNOuy5YLkmD=s16000" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>xoxo,</p><p>Tasha</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIR68MVideaYp4hhnWw4xjkWTjr0AMY45z0A0ptOcLVRdWGaPsDpoeguADV_Tzm62bz3nTsJQaRqNyPmxFMIW8_ZKe4Vt2uTAwj0hfRTUOB77chr2kXDtjFiXMkYKOAU-TxrYrt9ofM6tQtmH8UtzzhOm43ppbqJdk1I-8PIwjffauamVlF1q4UP7X=s1079" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIR68MVideaYp4hhnWw4xjkWTjr0AMY45z0A0ptOcLVRdWGaPsDpoeguADV_Tzm62bz3nTsJQaRqNyPmxFMIW8_ZKe4Vt2uTAwj0hfRTUOB77chr2kXDtjFiXMkYKOAU-TxrYrt9ofM6tQtmH8UtzzhOm43ppbqJdk1I-8PIwjffauamVlF1q4UP7X=s16000" /></a></div>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-38131788287541260022021-05-12T07:00:00.082-04:002021-05-12T07:00:00.229-04:00Transitional Sweater Weather | Simplicity 8465<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifssPwCtQcCyncan0FYDZCnkwvg2sA08dsxyAPzcs1SZPPBzddPDAvmxnC74wVVggjgb4husVyu4LvG5QwAx07hLsM1vICkqOmBEV589OAHAsa4xXPut2d38tcVPrem7xj5SvHdkOt1i0/s720/redsweater-9068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifssPwCtQcCyncan0FYDZCnkwvg2sA08dsxyAPzcs1SZPPBzddPDAvmxnC74wVVggjgb4husVyu4LvG5QwAx07hLsM1vICkqOmBEV589OAHAsa4xXPut2d38tcVPrem7xj5SvHdkOt1i0/s16000/redsweater-9068.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's May in the DMV and one weekend it's 85 degrees and we're wearing shorts and tube tops and then 3 days later, it's 59 degrees and I'm in a matching sweatsuit! The weather is so bipolar this time of year that it really helps to have some functional transitional pieces in your closet to look cute but still fit the environment. One Friday night, motivation and inspiration hit me at the same time and I came out a few hours later with this beauty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is Simplicity 8465 (<a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/86949" target="_blank">OOP</a>) in a size Medium.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziVO0sWo3zpdKMbMO12x8FrLQTsyBgAE-bFJysKPG-WfSxD-CNA4l_yJvXawCbPVs5pIY1aRIEnLlTDY_V-HJcKNwUrXZM8wEzFfo88ZhvtcRMnqWJaFPcEVuqHfDw_qHQwH25S1QlZA/s1080/redsweater-8928.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziVO0sWo3zpdKMbMO12x8FrLQTsyBgAE-bFJysKPG-WfSxD-CNA4l_yJvXawCbPVs5pIY1aRIEnLlTDY_V-HJcKNwUrXZM8wEzFfo88ZhvtcRMnqWJaFPcEVuqHfDw_qHQwH25S1QlZA/s16000/redsweater-8928.jpg" /></a><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: left;">This sweater is made from a <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0463036/telio-topaz-hatchi-stretch-knit-red" target="_blank">Red Telio Topaz Hatchi Knit</a> from <a href="http://www.fabric.com" target="_blank">fabric.com</a>. I made <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2016/10/im-in-love-with-variegated-sweater-knit.html" target="_blank">a whole post</a> about this fabric (that I bought in multiple colors) and how it is one of my favorite knits to wear. This fabric is super breathable but still adds a level of warmth to the body. It's very light ad has lots of body.</div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizr4y02IXfAdPG8J7gFqGAYfzLOfrkrIktJBPofoLn6YtTvYQH-i5qcXJkvbLSdHjMDKBtp0tSxzB552dvKHBkZvbb_gJG0lL_5zUzMtP_ubg4UwVkJznHiFA_D41o4MwSbxu6gGMEjFo/s720/redsweater-9059.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizr4y02IXfAdPG8J7gFqGAYfzLOfrkrIktJBPofoLn6YtTvYQH-i5qcXJkvbLSdHjMDKBtp0tSxzB552dvKHBkZvbb_gJG0lL_5zUzMtP_ubg4UwVkJznHiFA_D41o4MwSbxu6gGMEjFo/s16000/redsweater-9059.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As I mentioned above, I made the Medium in this pattern but it feels like the sweater is more oversized than I anticipated. I don't have an issue with it, but it's something to point out. A pro about that is that the sleeve length on this thing is LONG. I usually have to add an inch and a half to my sleeves on most patterns but this one goes all the way to my fingers with no length added.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The sleeves do feel a bit wide, though, so I don't think it would be a problem if you went a size down on this pattern.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizEGRBO20oJ-_ONIzsL1jTTZYqwcDxmq_gJG7KxrwCkB9NSmGz6Np_KWa8G7xCq7dyxY88UITgjQoEY-1qPkFsqTpbE3M55gFp7dAjKmcaYqZYBmTNCzgg9NT_lRksiKkLXUPOWULDmc/s720/redsweater-9039.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizEGRBO20oJ-_ONIzsL1jTTZYqwcDxmq_gJG7KxrwCkB9NSmGz6Np_KWa8G7xCq7dyxY88UITgjQoEY-1qPkFsqTpbE3M55gFp7dAjKmcaYqZYBmTNCzgg9NT_lRksiKkLXUPOWULDmc/s16000/redsweater-9039.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Speaking of the sleeves, the pattern has a small thumbhole on the sleeves that you see in a lot of fitness/sports gear and I thought it was a cute touch to this pattern. Especially if you make it in a thicker fabric specifically for winter, it would be a super helpful feature for warmth.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibe-99NC3OCvmuPRZVU7PPvhrYg14TvqxEGfe8eFQd21QhCWvVNl7XjLcNHBpPxppB8D1MzOyUZjEIeffZAp1mP8oeA3ZHlCMeEAoloKwGN5SblxmgoYnkMDJNtt45pV5cuebw7YDlfqk/s720/redsweater-8932.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibe-99NC3OCvmuPRZVU7PPvhrYg14TvqxEGfe8eFQd21QhCWvVNl7XjLcNHBpPxppB8D1MzOyUZjEIeffZAp1mP8oeA3ZHlCMeEAoloKwGN5SblxmgoYnkMDJNtt45pV5cuebw7YDlfqk/s16000/redsweater-8932.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYbeAb1-GHICnV2BYxuZDi_Vcw5EqLST_75aZHSMVQpbsQNO_rQnCd7yUhAUQthZMTyWVXMM3fIET0XuMOMGQWGP1WNfVhzD3FiTIgCGtimOan7k5XKO-hmZqxbtSCC8SJax-qnVvjcc/s720/redsweater-9075.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoYbeAb1-GHICnV2BYxuZDi_Vcw5EqLST_75aZHSMVQpbsQNO_rQnCd7yUhAUQthZMTyWVXMM3fIET0XuMOMGQWGP1WNfVhzD3FiTIgCGtimOan7k5XKO-hmZqxbtSCC8SJax-qnVvjcc/s16000/redsweater-9075.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The back of this pattern is LOOSE! I actually had to freehand two very long fisheye darts on the back to make it more fitting to the body. I don't have any before pictures, but I did put a short Reel on my Instagram of how I did it. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CN-Wjq5Azx1/" target="_blank">Check it out</a>!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBlCRQMLtXW13Ou2FcUHiOsf4NwsnXr0ZwF1mviSjW5QAcQLjxpjPbNcYNZ0zsBcGoR3U-h7nDjuw5cFEWJYK8Aacs8288wss8rTK40iKl1TwZuIq-SwG2bF0xrxFHajRoxhoVj2bzxl8/s720/redsweater-9050.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBlCRQMLtXW13Ou2FcUHiOsf4NwsnXr0ZwF1mviSjW5QAcQLjxpjPbNcYNZ0zsBcGoR3U-h7nDjuw5cFEWJYK8Aacs8288wss8rTK40iKl1TwZuIq-SwG2bF0xrxFHajRoxhoVj2bzxl8/s16000/redsweater-9050.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_-ClXXEfRXbfKnbeH1Kt3XGfVBhnlGrGRgR8ziDUsmVPnksSTOAJbCxUxfljQah_XrEXhrcrB95MCYUpNVAwB8jOVMHQ4j2ktZE95Ywr9euvEzJm5DfQfCHZLqMLHpFuSCqoE0Z4Pu0/s1080/redsweater-8935.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_-ClXXEfRXbfKnbeH1Kt3XGfVBhnlGrGRgR8ziDUsmVPnksSTOAJbCxUxfljQah_XrEXhrcrB95MCYUpNVAwB8jOVMHQ4j2ktZE95Ywr9euvEzJm5DfQfCHZLqMLHpFuSCqoE0Z4Pu0/s16000/redsweater-8935.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love how comfy this sweater is and I've already worn it more than once! I can be styled in so many different ways which makes it an awesome addition to my closet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm continuing to move when inspiration hits, so hopefully, I'm back soon with something new! If you're still reading this space, you are appreciated!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtxbuL0pMsT-k9QWHNRZvYoVU5xVin8eP8LxDg-H2HnL81s9g_S4j2M8cWzE9d53zKM1nRwFbA7lmPRWlngAuYUKQMZP-szvtfKB3Fb9ETWp5xu4eNzEeVqnQQyRrASPAxUETGWdZ0EY/s839/redsweater-9056.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="839" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtxbuL0pMsT-k9QWHNRZvYoVU5xVin8eP8LxDg-H2HnL81s9g_S4j2M8cWzE9d53zKM1nRwFbA7lmPRWlngAuYUKQMZP-szvtfKB3Fb9ETWp5xu4eNzEeVqnQQyRrASPAxUETGWdZ0EY/s16000/redsweater-9056.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-75150361776034779302020-12-31T17:10:00.005-05:002020-12-31T17:10:27.875-05:00Unblogged Pieces of 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRioTL5l9A6FlHFiv3VQBEt0iJ6-1oMdlB9CYQDD3V4-aSZaXNY3FGwTHg5yYQ-r1KNUr2I_cmxduSLRMDxipk9Zbcb16cWhTz9fvGQeoyE0e7hxSeNAOOzbH54TbKmVIb2IZo5vLH35k/s1080/unblogged-8489.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRioTL5l9A6FlHFiv3VQBEt0iJ6-1oMdlB9CYQDD3V4-aSZaXNY3FGwTHg5yYQ-r1KNUr2I_cmxduSLRMDxipk9Zbcb16cWhTz9fvGQeoyE0e7hxSeNAOOzbH54TbKmVIb2IZo5vLH35k/s16000/unblogged-8489.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This year, I probably sewed the least I have ever sewn since I started 7 years ago. That's probably true for most of us though, so I haven't been too hard on myself about it. I blogged about 4 of the things I was able to push out but these are the few things that I never got real pics in and never made it to the blog.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">McCall's 7997</u> (OOP)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PuUix7YHcf3-CwgRslEExUMIcyfLEv7LyblI0-1voFyHBIENcJ6Nm6leC-8mj7XYk4CtS7WbdjXmiDAPXVqA-xZPMn-doCuHexUL3_agiFVsgM8Pz8rXUAD0C93rtAmmnQYwiZfZ_8E/s1080/unblogged-7243.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PuUix7YHcf3-CwgRslEExUMIcyfLEv7LyblI0-1voFyHBIENcJ6Nm6leC-8mj7XYk4CtS7WbdjXmiDAPXVqA-xZPMn-doCuHexUL3_agiFVsgM8Pz8rXUAD0C93rtAmmnQYwiZfZ_8E/s16000/unblogged-7243.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made a sleeveless View C in a size 16. I can't remember if I added 2 inches to the length, but I do remember making sure to do a 1" swayback adjustment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3Ko-20jOXsBcgdPJujnqhzQQTHhZ4N_YOvcpjOdxsBZSej8PBtshCpsjWviLztOQQ4zIPVov6MQKvoMt_jceNSlh3CzETX8gaaT8OHqhNe9cpG7Bhtbtf7aQiM_gsD9B7ydKgjlsTL0/s1080/unblogged-7244.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3Ko-20jOXsBcgdPJujnqhzQQTHhZ4N_YOvcpjOdxsBZSej8PBtshCpsjWviLztOQQ4zIPVov6MQKvoMt_jceNSlh3CzETX8gaaT8OHqhNe9cpG7Bhtbtf7aQiM_gsD9B7ydKgjlsTL0/s16000/unblogged-7244.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The fabric was pinstriped denim that I got from Fabric Mart. It had a little bit of stretch and originally the pinstripes were a deep red, but when I prewashed the fabric, the red of the pinstripes went away and they ended up just being grey. I lined the dress with an unlabeled fabric that was gifted to me.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mS7cyW7fIv4ISsDYBvDQGFHaacm9bJMndzzuoo9e3yNCZaoVSez8FK60Su_jroE_FcJm1FmYt-w4GOlru5K7SUhSzca089oinuyTApI2q0wy0q5xtemr6z_X6Z2qLeEwcFov0HaUJVU/s1080/unblogged-7250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mS7cyW7fIv4ISsDYBvDQGFHaacm9bJMndzzuoo9e3yNCZaoVSez8FK60Su_jroE_FcJm1FmYt-w4GOlru5K7SUhSzca089oinuyTApI2q0wy0q5xtemr6z_X6Z2qLeEwcFov0HaUJVU/s16000/unblogged-7250.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This dress was the first time that I tried to do fabric-covered buttons. It was pretty difficult because I was using denim, so to make it work, I used a glue gun to hold everything in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1B-nkhUHe4m3iuwG7ynH22aY4NJEydd2StwIOuiW5qcuKJOQfbv1xbHUZnWC0wtCnocMVoqkg3n8UiBI4qcouA3-UqgaYoiYh2XOAkfEccoGkizPLKUwkAcVRMUWNG3pZtIjvK3gaj0Q/s1080/unblogged-7249.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1B-nkhUHe4m3iuwG7ynH22aY4NJEydd2StwIOuiW5qcuKJOQfbv1xbHUZnWC0wtCnocMVoqkg3n8UiBI4qcouA3-UqgaYoiYh2XOAkfEccoGkizPLKUwkAcVRMUWNG3pZtIjvK3gaj0Q/s16000/unblogged-7249.jpg" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: left;">I made this dress for the DMV Makers meetup that I went to on February 1st. I finished like an hour before I had to head out for the event lol. It was such a good time, and I met so many of my online sewing friends! Here are some pics from that night, and of me in the dress.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiadD7WLA3YNETvXEDVILE4w4WpPbH5iDU94T3jgy9CwF9U5U0K1WnaemhNpsmU74KJx_f4ewQDJOxyqElUgAwwdvtIvATqo99K9nRTgYpNSc300Rm0dtp_jpUKuN_uW4INoHmFhSostqs/s2543/20200201_202413.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiadD7WLA3YNETvXEDVILE4w4WpPbH5iDU94T3jgy9CwF9U5U0K1WnaemhNpsmU74KJx_f4ewQDJOxyqElUgAwwdvtIvATqo99K9nRTgYpNSc300Rm0dtp_jpUKuN_uW4INoHmFhSostqs/w312-h640/20200201_202413.jpg" width="312" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFtLEv_Zov8O_SsRi6ShbYJxigQFqJz7yrMNKSeFIRSaS-Kk2lomNm744SNnsoKh9QuhrSLnjNRMCRHWpRiry8WQ-xO1f7MSxmCAAwmXF1SmeixWYvH59at3s0H91Xq1Lc08TP7boBVg/s2543/20200201_203516.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFtLEv_Zov8O_SsRi6ShbYJxigQFqJz7yrMNKSeFIRSaS-Kk2lomNm744SNnsoKh9QuhrSLnjNRMCRHWpRiry8WQ-xO1f7MSxmCAAwmXF1SmeixWYvH59at3s0H91Xq1Lc08TP7boBVg/w312-h640/20200201_203516.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinM1jJ85Xj4xfHMESk4NzTe-z-89S3hOps9ZqFlafaKwJoeeLgVpSl_m50zTnSZcRTCotpU4GrlTN0G04jEMCEMEcgQgw1hHNQY_wSYv6dAjx9NLTSI9ZnqeLhj6ji8Vhl5lxf97ENL-M/s2543/20200201_215416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinM1jJ85Xj4xfHMESk4NzTe-z-89S3hOps9ZqFlafaKwJoeeLgVpSl_m50zTnSZcRTCotpU4GrlTN0G04jEMCEMEcgQgw1hHNQY_wSYv6dAjx9NLTSI9ZnqeLhj6ji8Vhl5lxf97ENL-M/w312-h640/20200201_215416.jpg" width="312" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9oWYdcHDPa-MSDisH3o4wB-hMcY3WNLt5jsrxoVwgLnB9pvgYAmu5WnpAl9gfRS9xLvPLJ_zy5viGSNTL1Jeht9e6zrsqplbCTX_yDrliXF6RvHQs53PoN_0cq9pL44oyZzJSDeVEt0/s2543/20200201_215527.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9oWYdcHDPa-MSDisH3o4wB-hMcY3WNLt5jsrxoVwgLnB9pvgYAmu5WnpAl9gfRS9xLvPLJ_zy5viGSNTL1Jeht9e6zrsqplbCTX_yDrliXF6RvHQs53PoN_0cq9pL44oyZzJSDeVEt0/w312-h640/20200201_215527.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimm8BnQ3jM1StjdW3qK3vZWqSVcNCLZHt38K_axOIl0V0hE-w1uSjYyrZ-EjmstueFwJ2v1-NyhRk6WsME2KZ5wMZvAeerrTclprioYtleiRv-ntKk3vPPlbfTyd6f6dBp2uie20lW8Vc/s2543/20200201_220044.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimm8BnQ3jM1StjdW3qK3vZWqSVcNCLZHt38K_axOIl0V0hE-w1uSjYyrZ-EjmstueFwJ2v1-NyhRk6WsME2KZ5wMZvAeerrTclprioYtleiRv-ntKk3vPPlbfTyd6f6dBp2uie20lW8Vc/w312-h640/20200201_220044.jpg" width="312" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLVp2YOiGeT570YTLIP5fwd3A1IKfDB6GJrUa_EUjSRK5UJxxsq26LDvm8hFh0VDD95KLO8RKEL8sWySRkStotWKkM5ON1Vs6okFSp0ZFasM3afQHmhbjYJf_RxsKP-EVG7cTXo6OjuY/s2543/20200201_220406.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1236" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZLVp2YOiGeT570YTLIP5fwd3A1IKfDB6GJrUa_EUjSRK5UJxxsq26LDvm8hFh0VDD95KLO8RKEL8sWySRkStotWKkM5ON1Vs6okFSp0ZFasM3afQHmhbjYJf_RxsKP-EVG7cTXo6OjuY/w312-h640/20200201_220406.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>As you can see from the pictures at the event, I had some pulling at the button that was at the hip. I did try to adjust it a couple of times but I couldn't seem to place it right to get rid of the pulling.<div><br /></div><div>I don't have this dress anymore. I gifted it to a friend of mine that would rock it in a way that does it justice, so I'm happy about that.<p style="text-align: center;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Simplicity 9010</u> (<a href="https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/brands/simplicity-sewing-pattern-s9010-misses-dresses-with-length-variation/" target="_blank">pattern</a>)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtr4zq8RYoIj6iCReP4jId_HpoWFfftIdqeiKTScn13BwBaA_PRlj-miGmWFpaG3BG8Fi9CK0o-RVoV1F4Qf5dKHGtoyKbFBfsRXGxBIKOcwxpNTIbksmkZUqjftPHxxc9j5Z-0-x60Tk/s720/unblogged-6138.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtr4zq8RYoIj6iCReP4jId_HpoWFfftIdqeiKTScn13BwBaA_PRlj-miGmWFpaG3BG8Fi9CK0o-RVoV1F4Qf5dKHGtoyKbFBfsRXGxBIKOcwxpNTIbksmkZUqjftPHxxc9j5Z-0-x60Tk/s16000/unblogged-6138.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So you may be a bit confused at this one, but this is, in fact, Simplicity 9010-- View B in a size 16. The fabric is from Fabric Mart, but it was unlabeled because it was one of the fabrics that came in one of the Mystery Boxes. It is quite a lux fabric though, not yet scuba, but buttery and soft and very stretchy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXNxZINB6mbJTSUVMpXcFRtBQA_eyBnIXm0PBQVFJ8Wt3tiehANGQwRv6a5E7OpHCJf-AfIdNPB7TZOp975ovjZueUP5c4yAp4fUKARD-RQfps4GvHP67kch5nnLfumt1oU_akrBpu04/s1080/unblogged-6135.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXNxZINB6mbJTSUVMpXcFRtBQA_eyBnIXm0PBQVFJ8Wt3tiehANGQwRv6a5E7OpHCJf-AfIdNPB7TZOp975ovjZueUP5c4yAp4fUKARD-RQfps4GvHP67kch5nnLfumt1oU_akrBpu04/s16000/unblogged-6135.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The way that this dress became a front wrap instead of an open-back is the real story. After making the dress the way it was supposed to be made, I felt like the neckline was way too high and it was choking me. Not only that, but the size 16 had me SWIMMING in the fabric, and overall it was a terribly unflattering garment. I was just going to scrap it completely, and Auntie Carolyn convinced me to turn the dress around and see, and that's when I saw the hope in it. I slimmed the entire dress down and made the cross acceptable to be worn at the front. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I added a tie to make it look more like a traditional wrap dress and I also slimmed down the sleeves so that they stop at about 3/4. I like the dress much more now. I was supposed to wear it to a wedding in March, but I didn't get a chance to go to it, so I have yet to wear this one. But when I'm ready for a fancy evening out, I'll be ready!</div><p></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Simplicity 1358</u> (<a href="https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/patterns/brands/simplicity/simplicity-pattern-1358-misses-knit-dresses-with-neckline-variations/">pattern</a>)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAWVRmaNxb0SFp_pbGLS5D7e4HycVmnYa_EzuSJpNdqn6OxiO04e2IQ8UvbB8-hoBMmz8hbwFWAJwjx8GwdgpJaw9oaI3STvvzX4r9SIyziF967iVumnX_UKUVeKjNJBW7TUx48fy5xo/s1080/unblogged-8492.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAWVRmaNxb0SFp_pbGLS5D7e4HycVmnYa_EzuSJpNdqn6OxiO04e2IQ8UvbB8-hoBMmz8hbwFWAJwjx8GwdgpJaw9oaI3STvvzX4r9SIyziF967iVumnX_UKUVeKjNJBW7TUx48fy5xo/s16000/unblogged-8492.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After many months in quarantine, I decided that I was done sitting around the house looking like a bum in t-shirts and ratty shorts and leggings. I got inspired to make something that I could wear around the house, but still, look a bit put-together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had a smidge more than a yard of this "longjohns" fabric that I inherited and I felt like it was perfect for a lounge dress. I made View C in size Medium and decided not to hem it. I wear this dress at least once every 2 weeks if not every week so I think it's time I invest in making more. I'm not sure if I want to use this same pattern, but definitely more house dress in my future.</div></div><p></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Mask and Headwrap</u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZc_s1ZUfPKTqrevuwOIoVccHtzvQQXwjlhv0pEaxQCS0Ynl6zh9VC29uJMF6gu2vrm6M4lpei2FgLP83ohkTICFjscOCSRgCn5mwqu6qtxdtCugCAK_quCJGX0vAQEULZhpib8v2hqE/s2048/Screen+Shot+2020-12-31+at+2.56.37+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="2048" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZc_s1ZUfPKTqrevuwOIoVccHtzvQQXwjlhv0pEaxQCS0Ynl6zh9VC29uJMF6gu2vrm6M4lpei2FgLP83ohkTICFjscOCSRgCn5mwqu6qtxdtCugCAK_quCJGX0vAQEULZhpib8v2hqE/w640-h358/Screen+Shot+2020-12-31+at+2.56.37+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After making my <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2020/07/30th-birthday-dress-butterick-6566.html" target="_blank">birthday dress</a>, I still had quite a bit of yardage from the fabric that I used. Part of it was a perfect rectangle, so I cut off the oddly cut scraps and hemmed the raw edges of the rectangle with a narrow hem to make a headwrap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As for the mask, I used <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hpzLQTy-SA" target="_blank">Mimi G's mask pattern and tutorial</a>. It was super easy. This is the only mask I've made this year. I made a youtube video about this set here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-decoration-line: underline;">McCall's 7653</b> (OOP)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfJPpCQtHjbR4LgKC3JO9lNziVvMX59vY7NIgK5euF2ImHkgYaqz9xtLJGi17MUQB1f4EYYm78LXFZRtgaFSBzHeUJu5LcecbDdSu8kGJ7UyGDdfwP2FuoJwAG9HGbSPg8Q8NGOgu84M/s1080/unblogged-7549.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfJPpCQtHjbR4LgKC3JO9lNziVvMX59vY7NIgK5euF2ImHkgYaqz9xtLJGi17MUQB1f4EYYm78LXFZRtgaFSBzHeUJu5LcecbDdSu8kGJ7UyGDdfwP2FuoJwAG9HGbSPg8Q8NGOgu84M/s16000/unblogged-7549.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made this dress in September right before I went to Jamaica for a wedding (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OefmU7MzVeg" target="_blank">vlog here</a>). This is View A in a size 12. It was intended to be a super quick make, so I didn't make any pattern adjustments to the length or the back of the pattern. The only change I made was to change it from a halter top into a normal spaghetti strap dress. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn't get to wear this dress on the trip and here in the DMV it has been WAY too cold to wear something like this, so I will be aiming for the summer with this one. Hopefully it fits nicely then lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just wanted to end this blogging year with a clean slate. I am hoping to lean more into my creativity in 2021 because it did help me cope near the end of 2020. Keep watch here and definitely on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNPLxpywoJZyhhCSoEMhSZA" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>. I've been quite consistent over there and I have a lot of content that will be dropping the first couple of months of the year. Follow me on Instagram as well for real-time engagement!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With all of that said, Happy New Year, and I hope that you continue to be/stay safe in the new year. See you on the other side!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><p></p></div>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924569835026299549.post-83631675635428631872020-12-25T11:03:00.000-05:002020-12-25T11:03:35.966-05:00Merry Christmas! | McCall's 7243<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Gw-WQCe6LBe0ORoSIYHWTpBLkAVhs9NLzW7Yzvu5NJxfTNd-8PW7Ua62sRglpPra7yfjFHrgenw1NCDtty-_dRO4Dd7tCEKcAqRPMPvrIEJZFcEyvvUXhJaxBW1dwgDzUGjCYJZXvaI/s1080/holidaydress-8149.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Gw-WQCe6LBe0ORoSIYHWTpBLkAVhs9NLzW7Yzvu5NJxfTNd-8PW7Ua62sRglpPra7yfjFHrgenw1NCDtty-_dRO4Dd7tCEKcAqRPMPvrIEJZFcEyvvUXhJaxBW1dwgDzUGjCYJZXvaI/s16000/holidaydress-8149.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Merry Christmas, Friends! Here's to hopes that you are able to spend the holiday around people that you love and enjoy... and if that is not the case or possibility, I am hoping that you are able to find peace and gratitude in whatever situation you are in. The holidays are not the easiest times this year (for myself included), but I'm praying things will soon get better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today I am bringing to you McCall's 7243 (OOP), View B, in a size 12.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxQ7LZSCtMStlIw9FZP2UI2VkmBczb8mJ0IfYdB1s76PlBVTq3yer1pNB0BDmVa0PSdJ47rFzmOcJBSUp_Nd-EIGomSG8BMoMB8ZhVuDS03cce2rUwXCF6S7kVWMk7ZpmPBziK4qgL2w/s720/holidaydress-8216.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxQ7LZSCtMStlIw9FZP2UI2VkmBczb8mJ0IfYdB1s76PlBVTq3yer1pNB0BDmVa0PSdJ47rFzmOcJBSUp_Nd-EIGomSG8BMoMB8ZhVuDS03cce2rUwXCF6S7kVWMk7ZpmPBziK4qgL2w/s16000/holidaydress-8216.jpg" /></a><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I bought this fabric on my trip to Belgium last year from a store called Veritas in Antwerp. It's a white metallic textured sweater knit. The fabric very stable... so stable, in fact, it was a task trying to pull this dress on without a zipper lol. You can see the other fabrics I bought on that trip <a href="http://thetelltaletasha.blogspot.com/2020/01/eurotrip-2019-fabric-haul.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6hk1pH2Kzk3sp0ixbhMTR2D3JbjUg8ehm7eW_a6CNcZxVLou3sqm9Vd9UwDY02Bz4MBk3UALJhWmXVw3VNZ445GExcx7ukxhZL2qxz7B9VIpquEVlG6bvlUaW4q8UaE7uyL_dBfmmKE/s1091/holidaydress-8153.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1091" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6hk1pH2Kzk3sp0ixbhMTR2D3JbjUg8ehm7eW_a6CNcZxVLou3sqm9Vd9UwDY02Bz4MBk3UALJhWmXVw3VNZ445GExcx7ukxhZL2qxz7B9VIpquEVlG6bvlUaW4q8UaE7uyL_dBfmmKE/s16000/holidaydress-8153.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The pattern was a pretty simple sew. I did it in one evening, and that's saying a lot because I am such a slow sewer. The instructions were pretty good and the dress was very straight-forward but it still makes a big impact!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOz0QgWGANSTbuRcYLAEXZpIgyV97yiRve-edJphAQBDrCYzWxVTeXqOt0j8NCS9fwZotfJ_CK97yiZfRIN_Bk2OiXwD2KMRujzG6npOK6IpQrI83c5VYk0si5q8rQ6AjLIkJ5X07rhzY/s1105/holidaydress-8188.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1105" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOz0QgWGANSTbuRcYLAEXZpIgyV97yiRve-edJphAQBDrCYzWxVTeXqOt0j8NCS9fwZotfJ_CK97yiZfRIN_Bk2OiXwD2KMRujzG6npOK6IpQrI83c5VYk0si5q8rQ6AjLIkJ5X07rhzY/s16000/holidaydress-8188.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The only real issue I have with the dress is that I decided NOT to make the swayback adjustment I KNEW that I was going to need *rolls eyes*. I also could have lengthened the dress about 2 inches to hit my hem sweet spot, but I don't mind it being a little short. It gives the dress some edge lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, at the front "wrap", it won't lay completely flat. I think it's because I probably need an FBA in this dress (mainly because of the fabric).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFdDNYSp2ZQqqnFYBmgGDkKTHqExHBR_u3Ag3ExnE5ST8A3ugHGNQRvO2suaoi6AhbsU7-_kklsytj1T7DXXZ78io5oS4d8u1bGVxqo-NhurdZEB7Peb7Krh5hpZp_WFlvZuqAVyqHJ0/s1105/holidaydress-8186.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1105" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFdDNYSp2ZQqqnFYBmgGDkKTHqExHBR_u3Ag3ExnE5ST8A3ugHGNQRvO2suaoi6AhbsU7-_kklsytj1T7DXXZ78io5oS4d8u1bGVxqo-NhurdZEB7Peb7Krh5hpZp_WFlvZuqAVyqHJ0/s16000/holidaydress-8186.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really wanted to search store high and low for a Santa hat that would match the luxe that this dress was exuding, but after putting all the scraps away, I had an epiphany! I had so red velvet in my stash and more than enough knit scraps, and I decided I would go to YouTube University to find out how to make a Santa hat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6650WWr0Aiw1fk7iOYU9QcqqjqR60vw639KU0UHIj4s2XnJdtdzsx54rw_Dr6m_FcYa3NwtluT7WY9BthrTtOITX_FIctkdq1anq6xNWC0UDtHtL9d7Dbwu74ysBbTjsWfOOK9NXVMY/s720/holidaydress-8185.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6650WWr0Aiw1fk7iOYU9QcqqjqR60vw639KU0UHIj4s2XnJdtdzsx54rw_Dr6m_FcYa3NwtluT7WY9BthrTtOITX_FIctkdq1anq6xNWC0UDtHtL9d7Dbwu74ysBbTjsWfOOK9NXVMY/s16000/holidaydress-8185.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLDb6HIU1x8" target="_blank">THIS</a> tutorial and decreased the size of the white band by about 2 inches. I also had to decrease the diameter of the "puff" by quite a bit because it was way too large in proportion to my head and hat. Plus the fabric was a bit stiff and it just looked weird lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlggPFtjvvXeXoD9EZynHP3_-GqwEXvbSYUmw5BnT6VC66saEPPohSMGddg-Rblr-cmti8o1vNMVWIjWStfih9CJDjAmoThc80t3kTTPNKz9KWt99N1yGs-VIRiIgzmRG6QJxupVwpz_8/s720/holidaydress-8167.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlggPFtjvvXeXoD9EZynHP3_-GqwEXvbSYUmw5BnT6VC66saEPPohSMGddg-Rblr-cmti8o1vNMVWIjWStfih9CJDjAmoThc80t3kTTPNKz9KWt99N1yGs-VIRiIgzmRG6QJxupVwpz_8/s16000/holidaydress-8167.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, you've probably noticed my Dressform Christmas Tree behind me. This is my second year decorating it and I like that I can switch it up every time! If you want to see my tutorial on making this tree, you can <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIH9wS29udw" target="_blank">watch my tutorial</a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZOjSttwQcAB28W7hzXG5ti8l-_o5BBBoXXH7r9G0HQu6LWI8qbv4DqLBNAapmAnK8VpYTGGoAsAsYzyb7RdjiviDXLbECq7sEw5OwxWt-sg50Fumr9aoqgUnCo5YWB7-ddc6a8hZ3kI/s720/holidaydress-8170.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZOjSttwQcAB28W7hzXG5ti8l-_o5BBBoXXH7r9G0HQu6LWI8qbv4DqLBNAapmAnK8VpYTGGoAsAsYzyb7RdjiviDXLbECq7sEw5OwxWt-sg50Fumr9aoqgUnCo5YWB7-ddc6a8hZ3kI/s16000/holidaydress-8170.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overall, this look came together EXACTLY how I envisioned it would! Turns out, in the DMV it's snowing today, so I am going to make a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy this white Christmas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBPjyqjmXUCQ9aDgTPsyOYm0-eL476kjF8tZT1O3GD5g0P7mrFb6u-xoRkYpm95LI3ETf4FauPEqjgq_PO01FhAjJxTKEXNF-JtAuNXh7oOJ2YOaS1CxFAtG-GsLwa5j6JfaUG8yAHuo/s720/holidaydress-8168.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcBPjyqjmXUCQ9aDgTPsyOYm0-eL476kjF8tZT1O3GD5g0P7mrFb6u-xoRkYpm95LI3ETf4FauPEqjgq_PO01FhAjJxTKEXNF-JtAuNXh7oOJ2YOaS1CxFAtG-GsLwa5j6JfaUG8yAHuo/s16000/holidaydress-8168.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See you soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tasha</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge4SlYU-86GdgmJfBmxNLkATNfRknlYJAwzEF1tZn1UFTn7lcy7WCsXx_KlNFAFFQ4OdO36g0OeguTNY15FpwziVxIw6Xp1saDs-axrCSwaL7k4kXmGhI8rwEsDz5z01DbPOpx4uDdJ7c/s720/holidaydress-8178.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge4SlYU-86GdgmJfBmxNLkATNfRknlYJAwzEF1tZn1UFTn7lcy7WCsXx_KlNFAFFQ4OdO36g0OeguTNY15FpwziVxIw6Xp1saDs-axrCSwaL7k4kXmGhI8rwEsDz5z01DbPOpx4uDdJ7c/s16000/holidaydress-8178.jpg" /></a></div>TheTellTaleTashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.com0