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Joy Woven Vest by StyleArc

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Happy to say I have completed another UFO.  I started this one December 2024.  I started it hoping to kick start my sewjo again, but it became another UFO. Trying to force myself to sew doesn't seem to be working.  I got so frustrated with this make I considered calling it quits and throwing it away.  Fortunately I was too stubborn and was bound and determined to finish a UFO.  I told myself before I could toss it but I would have to finish it first and so I finished it. I plan to have pictures of me in it at some future point. How I Did it Fabric Some mystery pleather like synthetic I have had in my stash at least 10 years.  I normally don't choose darker fabrics but the texture of this fabric caught my eye so I purchased it. The lining may be a rayon challis that has also been in my stash for at least 10 years. Pattern Adjustments I shortened the length 2", but I wish I had left the length alone.  I wish I had  added about 1/4" or so of extra wi...
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Sigrid Knit Coat by StyleArc

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Another UFO completed 😄.  I started this one July 2024 and was forced to complete February 2025.  My niece is a huge Chiefs fan and she wanted something with the Chiefs logo embroidered on it.  She gave me an idea of what she wanted, I chose some patterns for her to review, and this is the one she chose. How I Did It This pattern was quite easy but I just lost my sewjo after starting it.   After she selected the pattern, I search some online fabric shops for fabric.  I ended up ordering from  Marcy Tilton  because she had a sale going on at the time. The coat was straight forward, but the embroidery was a different story.  Because I was working with a knit fabric, I initially decided I would make a patch and sew the patch on it rather than embroidering directly on the fabric.  Ultimately I chose to "chance" it.  I knew that if  I failed, I would owe her for the pattern, the cost to print it, and the fabric. The embroidery took...
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Logan Shacket Version 4 By StyleArc

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I made this last year and am finally getting around to posting it.  This has become one of my favorite patterns - it is the 4th one I have made so far and yes I see more in my future. I made a size 22 without any adjustments out of this really nice heavy corduroy donated to me.  I wanted it roomy and ultra comfortable.  I love that I can wear a sweater under it without it restricting my movement. I won't do my normal post because I have made it so many times, but I will provide links for the others. Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 Some Photo's
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Yanta Overalls by Helen's Closet

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Another UFO completed 😁.  I started this pattern February 2021 and got everything completed except for adding the buttons and buttonholes.  Throughout the construction process I constantly checked the fit of the front and back.   I tried them on one final time to see where I needed to place the button and it was then for the first time I turned to the side and wanted to cry.  There was an enormous amount of gapping.  I liked them too much to throw away or give away but I knew I would not wear them, so I put them away. Fast forward to today and me losing my sewjo.  I haven't really felt like sewing for months and I have had to force myself to sew.  I decided that I would work on UFO's in a hope to get my sewjo to return.  I pulled out this pattern and made the necessary fix to make them wearable. How I Did It Fabric Stretch denim (maybe 10 0z) - the pattern called for a woven Don't remember if it was in my stash or if I purchased it for this ...
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