New Look 6164 - another go!

This time I sewed New Look's 6164. I loved the lines of the cardigan but I found the material a bit stiff. I wanted to try it in a lighter fabric that flowed. I liked the sizing so i saved a lot of time not having to trace it out again.


I am not sure on the instructions for the collar. I think I made an error in serging too many seams, as it made the collar a bit heavy. I like the results however. I think I need to tack the bottom part of the collar again to keep it in place, I bothers me when it twists.


I chose a cool loud print that is sparkly. You can't really tell from the pictures but it id sparkly. Not the kind that flakes off. I bought this fabric a few years ago from Tissus Mayda on Chabanel street. I bought several meters of it. I already made a dress and I wanted to use up my stash - Go Stashbusting!

All in all it was a quick evening project that I will actually wear. I may try this pattern a third time and not serge all the seams and see if it hangs differently. You can tell I want to get rid of my outstanding stash.

The shoulders are easy to install. I made sure to line up the markings, It has been a while since I had to scrunch up fabric to fit it into the arm. the second attempt was perfect. I love getting back intot he sew of things!

I need a new double stretch needle, my thread kept breaking.  Here is a thought - learn how to use the Coverpro that is sitting on its own dedicated sewing table. I will in the next few weeks. I just learned how to thread the serger by myself, with success. I no longer need to ask for Simon's help. Seeing as he is missing fingers and it is difficult for him, and he can do, I should be able to. I got over my fear!

You can't really see the sparkles, but trust me it does! I love the feel of this fabric, it shimmers. It is time to go back to Chabanel street next weekend!

New Look 6164 Cardigan , a long overdue finish

Simon started a nice cardigan for me. He started it last year and he stopped at the hem. The issue was that he chose a gorgeous fabric from Tonitex. It is a thick textured black knit. The fabric is too stiff and heavy for this pattern. He did his best to fix it.

I am in the mood to clean up all the unfinished projects and move some of my stash! This was in my bin, so let's have at it.

 You can't see well because the fabric is black but what i did was sew the label down so that it stays in place. Because it is a stiff and thick fabric it doe snot flow and hang as it should.












I will not complain at all. Simon made this for me and all I did was the hem. I love the fabric. I think it would do well in a blazer type of jacket.













You can't complain when your man makes you something! I like the lines of this jacket and I love the fabric. It is just the lapel that is not 100%. I think I will make this again this week, but in a better fabric, one more suited.

Fitting woes draining my sewing mojo!

So the cardigan Simon and I are sewing for me is way too wide in the shoulders (New Look 6164) and the Buzz Shirt for Sam is too small, it won't fit over his head.

 I really wanted to make this cardigan for a long time. Simon found some fabric he fell in love with and promised he would make it. I should have measured and corrected the shoulders but I didn't.

I woke up in the middle of the night dreaming of the correction. Simon said he knew what to do. I need this finished today to restore my sewing mojo.

I decided to clear one difficult or challenging road block that lay on my to do pile. The V neck I mastered. To what end? Now I have to rip it apart, take it apart and redo the neck opening so that it will fit him. Le Sigh!

I need to do this today to restore my sewing mojo balance.