tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86545405748922437812024-03-13T16:11:58.837-07:00Song To Be SewnBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459599694684072493noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654540574892243781.post-71233685622358570382017-10-17T05:54:00.000-07:002017-10-17T05:54:49.467-07:00Alabama Chanin Inspired Skirt<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">"The body
characterizes everything it touches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>What it makes it traces over with the marks of its pulses and
breathings, its excitements, hesitations, flaws, and mistakes. On its good
work, it leaves the marks of skill, care, and love persisting through
hesitations, flaws, and mistakes. And to those of us who love and honor the
life of the body in this world, these marks are precious things, necessities of
life." - Wendell Berry</span></i></span> </div>
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I must confess that for as long as I've been on Pinterest, I have been pinning Alabama Chanin. Just enamored with the intricate designs that they create with jersey knit, applique, and embroidery. The appeal grew and grew the more I learned about how the company started, who they employ, and how each garment is handmade, hand sewn. It's all so beautiful and honorable.<br />
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I found inspiration and instruction to make my own skirt from several Alabama Chanin books that I found at the library. They've written them for people like me who have been inspired and want to try their own hand at making.<br />
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My initial plan was to stencil one of the patterns from the book onto my fabric and do the applique. But, I also wanted to be sure that I was making a size that would fit me before investing all of that time...like hours and hours and hours.<br />
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So, this skirt is my muslin - a wearable muslin. It bears some resemblance to <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/368380444513703388/" target="_blank">this one</a>. <br />
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I made the Swing Skirt which is from the Alabama Stitch Book. The pattern is also in their Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns book which I got for my birthday this year. This book is an awesome value because it has all of the patterns from every book and includes new ones as well. It also details fitting and hand sewing techniques.<br />
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The whole point of sewing this skirt for me was to hand sew the seams and waistband. My stitching is a bit rough, but I know how much work went into it, so it is very satisfying to wear this handmade, hand sewn skirt. </div>
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The side seams are sewn using the outside felled seams technique. The seams are first sewn toward the outside of the garment, so that the seams are exposed. Then, they are laid to one side and stitched down with an embroidery stitch. I chose to use the Cretan stitch, which is one that is often used on their garments. The thread I used is the same that they recommend - button craft thread. I like the tone on tone look.</div>
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On the front and back of the skirt I used the open-felled seam technique. This is when you sew the seam on the outside of the garment and then open the seam to add the embroidery. Here I used the Herringbone stitch. I left the seam allowance a bit too long, so it curls over some of the embroidery. But, in some ways it also just adds to the earthy nature of it that I love.</div>
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In one of her interviews, Natalie Chanin shared that sewing the seams raw side out was a reflection of how she felt at the time she made her first t-shirt this way in New York. It is an exposure of something not normally seen, nor shared, and not considered lovely. But, when we dare do so, something beautiful can become of it.</div>
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The last piece of the skirt is the waistband. They recommend using fold-over elastic. So, that is what I used as well. I also used the Cretan stitch here. This is a bit of the inside view of the knots tied to secure the embroidery. She is very specific about how to tie the knot, leaving the tails long, and uses the knots as embellishment on the outside of some garments.</div>
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This skirt actually ended up a bit too big. I was overly cautious on sizing because I didn't want to end up with a tight fitting skirt - just not me. However, with the double layer of jersey, it really weighs down and just feels a bit droopy. Next time I will have to size down some. It was all very much worth the time and effort however. Not wasted at
all because the process was so very satisfying and personal.</div>
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459599694684072493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654540574892243781.post-30152642551528589702017-09-28T18:28:00.001-07:002017-09-28T19:18:02.093-07:00Blue and White Striped Tote - Improvised!I've always loved making bags. I've made many different kinds of bags over the years, most of them given as gifts. They are my favorite thing to make because you don't have to fit them to anybody's body. One size fits all!<br />
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I've been needing a tote bag for months now - you know the kind of bag you are always reaching for to carry books, a sweater for an evening that might turn chilly, or perhaps a knitting project in process. All of the totes around the house always feel too big or not quite nice enough. So, I finally made one! <br />
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I decided not to use a pattern, but rather just begin with some basic measurements and see what would happen. Sometimes I love the freedom of sewing that way! In the beginning, I cut the fabric so that the stripes would go horizontally across the bag. But, once it was cut and I sewed up the sides, I realized that it was too deep and not wide enough. Instead of starting over, I just ripped out one of the sides and turned it so that the opening would be wide and the bag not so deep. It turned out to be the perfect size. <br />
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And the direction of the fabric changed from horizontal to vertical - unexpected, but fun! I used a heavy cotton for the lining. The neutral tan color goes perfect with the blue and white. I cut the lining the same size as the outer fabric. I sewed up three sides on both the lining and outside fabric.<br />
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I wasn't sure how I was going to finish off the bag since I had sewn all three sides up and realized I hadn't left a gap in the lining for turning the bag. So, I put the lining inside and folded it over twice toward the outside. I liked the look, so I just top-stitched all the way around. This made it so easy to finish and added some interest to the overall look of the bag. When your are improvising, nothing is a mistake, it's an opportunity to try something different. The finished size of the the bag is 18 x 11 x 5 inches.<br />
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I used the same heavy cotton for the straps and cut them about 25 inches long and 4 inches wide. I folded the sides in 1/2 inch and then again for a finished width of 1 1/2 inches after stitching up both edges. Usually I tuck the straps in between the lining and the outside. I had to think of another way since I had folded the top edge over. So, I just stitched them to the outside of the bag using the square and "x" top stitching pattern for extra strength.<br />
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I've already used the bag a few times and I'm really happy with the size and sturdiness.<br />
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I used a cotton voile fabric in a bright whimsical blue. I really like it because it's lightweight, but not sheer, and sturdy enough to hold up through wash and wear. I would definitely use something lightweight to make this top. I may try making one in double gauze next time.<br />
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Whitney did a great job on this pattern incorporating french seams (love those!) I also like the cut on the shoulders. It drops down just a bit and almost acts like a cap sleeve. Incidentally, I really want to find a good basic pattern that has cap sleeves. I've tried drafting my own to add onto some of the patterns that I've already purchased, but they haven't worked out just right. If you've made one that you like, let me know.<br />
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Here's a view of the back showing the yoke construction along with some gathering for the bodice. <br />
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The gathers give it that tunic-y, flow-y feel. It's not very long on me because I'm tall, but I am happy with the way it turned out.<br />
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459599694684072493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654540574892243781.post-11402616277513349922017-09-15T17:00:00.001-07:002017-09-16T04:57:57.960-07:00Biscayne Blouse Thrice Made<br />
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I've been wearing the <a href="http://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/biscayne-blouse/?affiliates=13" target="_blank">Biscayne Blouse</a> all summer long, so I can say without a doubt that this pattern by <a href="http://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/biscayne-blouse/?affiliates=13" target="_blank">Hey June Handmade</a> is definitely a favorite of mine.</div>
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The neutral linen blouse is the vision I originally had for the pattern. I love linen - the feel, the look, and the timeless nature of the fabric. The neutral linens appeal to my sense of connection with the land. This piece of linen was actually a skirt in its original form. That is why you see the seams on the front and back, which I think add some texture and interest.</div>
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I never really noticed before, but if you really look at the pit of an avocado, it actually has a pinkish tint to it. This was my first real natural dyeing project.<br />
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I saved the skins and pits from about 20 avocados in a bag in the fridge. I simmered them in a pot (an old stainless steel pot) of water, just enough to cover them, for about an hour. The smell was pretty interesting - kind of sweet. Then I strained off the liquid and put it back on the stove, this time with two old shirts that I had scoured for 30 minutes - one cotton and one linen. I wanted to see if they would take the dye differently. <br />
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I then simmered them for an hour. The color that you see in the pictures is pretty much how they looked after an hour. This being my first time dyeing with avocado, I decided to leave the shirts in the dye bath overnight. I don't think it really affected the color much at all. <br />
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Also, I think both shirts took the dye pretty much the same. There is not much difference in the final color - though the linen one might be a tad lighter.<br />
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I am really happy with the results. I am not typically a pink wearing person, but this pink feels so very natural. It's the sort of pink that really goes perfectly with brown, which is the color I wear most. I think there are actually some brown undertones in the dye.<br />
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I also wanted to find out what shade of pink, just a quick dip would produce. I found a remnant of lace (I think it's cotton) that I decided to dye. It came out in a very light shade of pink with the same undertones.<br />
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One thing I want to note is that the dye did not take completely even. I was a bit disappointed at first, but every time I wear it, I feel less and less that way. It is a really nice feeling to wear something that you've dyed naturally. And, some of the unevenness is due to staining that was there before I dyed the shirts. The linen shirt is actually my garden work shirt. It had all kinds of stains on it. And the cotton shirt is one that I've had for awhile. The dyeing did make some stains more apparent than before, but again, it sort of just adds to the overall natural feel and look to the shirt.<br />
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I am saving up more avocado skins and pits right now for another dye pot. I think I will double up the amount of material that I use next time to find out if the shade of pink can be made any darker. This has been a great fun!<br />
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I was so inspired that I made my very first quilt. I found a design that drew me in and got the creative juices flowing. The <a href="http://weallsew.com/lone-star-baby-quilt-tutorial-part/" target="_blank">Lone Star Baby Quilt</a> was the perfect size to dive into. I got out all of my scraps and began hunting for color combinations that worked together.<br />
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Amy did a great job on the tutorial - I followed the instructions with no changes. The only trouble I had was getting all the points to meet in the middle - easier said than done.<br />
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In the end, it worked out pretty well. I like how the blue, brown, and coral tones work together. I didn't realize until taking pictures of the final product, but the darker tan and peach solids that are part of the framing make a couple of the areas look like elongated cubes and somewhat detract from the star shape. I think if I did it over again, I would use all white background fabrics for that area. I really like the dark binding that I made from scraps of the darker fabrics. I think it frames the quilt nicely. And, I really got to practice hand stitching. I did all of the binding with a needle and thread and my own two hands. <br />
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For the back, I decided to have some fun with the leftover scraps. It took just as long (maybe longer) to do the back as it did to make the front. I curved the strips of fabric, which made the piecing a challenge.<br />
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To me, it sort of looks like a row of books on a library shelf. Even though I used all scraps, there are still some scraps left. I guess they weren't small enough to begin with.<br />
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The quilting shows up pretty well on this side of the fabric. I experimented a bit, but just ended up with some straight line quilting along the each of the edge of the star and the surrounding pieces. I may be more adventurous next time with some free motion quilting, but I do like the simplicity of the straight stitching too!<br />
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I really like this pattern and would highly recommend it.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459599694684072493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654540574892243781.post-71629744375198076892016-03-02T06:55:00.001-08:002016-03-02T06:55:22.345-08:00One For Him and One For Her >>> Sacs of WoolI recently made a bag for him from wool...<br />
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...that used to be a coat. Or rather, two coats.<br />
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I really enjoy making bags. It is an especially nice way to upcycle garments that just don't have much going for them anymore.<br />
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And wool is super expensive, unless you pick it up at the thrift store for a couple of dollars in the form of a coat, or a sweater, or a skirt.<br />
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So, these two coats came together as a gift for my husband. This is a much more manly bag (and more suitable) than the Trader Joe's reusable bag that he has been using for quite some time.<br />
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I like to put lots of pockets in the bags that I make. There is one in the front for hard to find items like keys.<br />
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There is also a very large one inside for a water bottle, a wallet, or other things you don't want to get crushed. And, it would not be complete without a small pocket to hold a pen.<br />
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I used the striped fabric for the inside to give it a bit of a nautical feel.<br />
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The idea for the flap came from the coat itself. As I thought about closure for the bag, I saw that part of the collar from the coat already had a button hole, ready to go. I cut it across making a triangle so that the button hole would line up with the button on the pocket. And it was done, just like that. It felt like a moment of upcycling bliss, using a piece directly from the coat that way. No seams or button holes to sew.<br />
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....made from a tweedy, wool skirt. Just one skirt.<br />
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I made this bag with a pattern offered by <a href="http://noodle-head.com/2014/11/trail-totes-times-two.html" target="_blank">Noodlehead</a> called the <a href="http://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/trail_tote/#color:1" target="_blank">Trail Tote</a>. I was drawn to the bag because of the piping. I really wanted to try it. So, when I decided to make a bag to enter into the county fair the night before I had to turn it in, this is what I made.<br />
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I had fun with the mix of grey, red, and white. The zip pocket on the front was also a great detail. Another great place to stash your keys or sunglasses.<br />
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I used a button tab closure instead of the magnetic snap, just adding it like in my <a href="http://song2bsewn.blogspot.com/2015/09/bringing-closure-button-tab-closure_20.html" target="_blank">Bucket Basket Tote</a> that I made a few months ago. I also just made the strap one piece with no hardware attached. I like my bags to be lightweight and don't mind not having the adjustable pieces.<br />
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The strap turned out a bit long, but it works well as a cross body bag.<br />
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The pattern comes in two sizes. I made the small bag which is good for quick trips to the store or a night out when you don't want to carry much.<br />
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I know it's a bit late to be posting about wool now that we are in March...March!, but now is actually the perfect time to gather up some of your own cast off wool at your local thrift store as they make the transition from winter to spring time clothing. Just remember, the longer the coat (or skirt!) you buy, the easier the fabric will be to work with. For instance, the grey that I used on the first bag was from a very long coat with no seams down the back. Of course, you can always mix different wool fabrics to make your own one of a kind sac of wool.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459599694684072493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654540574892243781.post-52202690975151359922016-02-20T05:51:00.001-08:002016-02-21T03:46:13.476-08:00My Cheyenne Cup of Tea <<< A Floral Flavored GinghamIt is so great when you find the perfect top and then realize that you can actually make the same top over and over again in as many colors and fabrics that you can possibly find.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/cheyenne-tunic/?affiliates=13" target="_blank">Cheyenne Tunic</a> is truly my cup of tea. It is comfortable, it is versatile, and flattering all at the same time. It also has just enough part and pieces to it that you can really give it your own flair.<br />
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I began, thinking that I would make the tunic in all black and white gingham. I was given tons of the fabric and thought it would be a good place to start. I started cutting it all out, intending to make a long sleeved top. As I laid out the sleeves with the body, I realized it was just way too much black and white checkers for me.<br />
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It suddenly felt like the piece came alive by adding a little coral here and a little yellow there. I ended up with splashes of color on the front placket, the top of the back, and the sleeves.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/cheyenne-tunic/?affiliates=13" target="_blank">Cheyenne Tunic</a> pattern is from Hey June! This is the second pattern I've used from Hey June. The first was the <a href="https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/sloan-leggings/?affiliates=13" target="_blank">Sloan Leggings</a>, which is also a great pattern. I <a href="http://song2bsewn.blogspot.com/2016/01/from-slack-to-sloan-upcycled-leggings.html" target="_blank">blogged about them in my last post</a>.<br />
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The pdf pattern file is set up nicely so that you can print just the size(s) that you want to make. The instructions were also really clear. I referred to the <a href="http://www.heyjunehandmade.com/cheyenne-tunic-sew-along-day-1-interfacing-placket/" target="_blank">sew along tutorial</a> on the Hey June website for most of it as well. The actual pictures taken of the process really helped, especially when it came time to do the plackets.<br />
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The biggest challenge that I ran into had to do with the fabric and sleeves. I began by cutting the long sleeve version. However, when I tried it on and tried to roll up the long sleeves, it became too tight to roll the fabric up all the way up to use the button tab. The two issues I found were that the fabric was a bit thick and I am also a tall person. I probably should have lengthened the sleeves from the very beginning.<br />
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By the time I realized it wasn't going to work, I had already cut both sleeves. I also realized that I would probably be wearing the top with the sleeves rolled up all of the time anyway, so I just cut it back to the 3/4 sleeve line. Here's the picture of the cut. By the way, the little floral accent was a nice way to hide the stitching from the sleeve tab on the underside of the sleeve.<br />
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The 3/4 sleeve was still a bit short for my arm - it hit me pretty much at the elbow. In order to make the cuff more comfortable, I lengthened it and just overlapped it. Next time, I plan to cut a longer sleeve and also grade the sleeve from medium to large in order to widen the lower part of the arm.<br />
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Another adjustment I made was to leave off the buttons on the front placket. I really liked the look of just having the solid pretty fabric without the muddling of buttons and button holes. I just sewed the placket up part of the way so it is still possible to get it on and off.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/cheyenne-tunic/?affiliates=13" target="_blank">Cheyenne Tunic</a> is definitely going to become a staple for me as it can be made in all sorts of fabrics. I have a similar top that I bought which has a rayon sort of front and knit for the back and sleeves. It is so comfortable. I'd love to make more of them and plan to soon!<br />
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<br />Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459599694684072493noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654540574892243781.post-34491152541313544402016-01-14T17:52:00.001-08:002016-01-18T06:27:05.427-08:00From Slumber to Sloan >>> Upcycled LeggingsI basically live in skirts and leggings over the winter. I've discovered since switching from jeans to leggings, that leggings actually do a better job at keeping my legs warm. That's not why I originally made the switch, but it's definitely a reason to be excited about them.<br />
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As the weather began to turn cold, I realized that I only have two pair of leggings that I really like to wear. One of them is more of a cropped fall/spring pair and the other (which I'm wearing right now) is a down to your ankles pair that gets worn pretty much every day. I realized that I REALLY needed another pair (for everyone's sake).<br />
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I looked in stores, but wasn't too happy - so much black, no creativity whatsoever. And, no brown in sight! I came to the realization that to get any sort of variety, I'd have to make them myself! So, I went to Pinterest and found the <a href="https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/sloan-leggings/?affiliates=13">Sloan legging pattern by Hey June</a> (affiliate). It sounded like a great pattern to me especially when I saw that there was actually a tall size included with the pattern. To top it all off I got it on sale - what more can I say?<br />
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Ok, so now you are thinking - why the stripes? Since this was the first time I had sewn leggings, I wanted to find some fabric I could practice with. I was shopping at my local thrift store and came across the perfect knit dress...a very large knit dress. Time to come off the rack, wake up, and become something new!<br />
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The pattern was really easy to cut. I just turned the dress inside out and and laid the pattern down on top of both layers, pinned, and cut them out at the same time. This actually helped with lining up the stripes for sewing because I left the original seams intact (they somehow sewed them perfectly aligned - amazing).<br />
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There was really only enough fabric to do the legs. But, I found an outgrown kid's navy blue knit skirt to cut up for the waistband. I think it matches great and added some contrast to the never ending stripes.<br />
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While I was at it, I also added the two grey patches right above the knees. The material came from a sweater that was too small. I've been itching to cut up a sweater - just to see what would happen. Would it all suddenly unravel? It was surprisingly easy to cut and sew and didn't run away on me (and quite an exhilarating experience at that).<br />
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Instead of piecing the leggings, I just did an overlay. I'm glad I did it that way because I discovered that it did not work to just lay the piece straight across the stripes. It had to be angled in order to reach the other side.<br />
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I finally figured it had to do with the lines on either side of the leg being different angles and that I should have probably cut the pieces at an angle to begin with. The only way that thought even entered my mind is because my daughter is doing Geometry for math - found out it really is pretty useful stuff. <br />
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So, I guess you could call this pair a sort of muslin (who says a muslin has to be boring and useless!). In making the muslin I cut the leggings a size larger than what I actually measured because I'm always paranoid that my cutting won't be straight enough. In that case, it always helps to leave some wiggle room.<br />
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I probably left a little bit too much wiggle room because they are pretty roomy. And, although I used the elastic around the top of the waistband, I did not have any of the knit interfacing. I think that would definitely help to make it more snug. For my next pair (yes, there will be many more to come), I will be more brave and cut the right size and try to get ahold of some of that knit interfacing.<br />
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I didn't sew in the pocket because I didn't think I'd need one in this pair. In reality these will probably become a pair of pajamas or a wear around the house kind of pair of leggings. But, if I get brave enough or am in the right kind of mood, I might wear them like this!<br />
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How often do you purposely pause each day? How often do you take a moment to just breathe and reflect? Would time still pass as quickly as it seems if we took the time to truly stop each day? Most of us need help to push the pause button in our lives. And that is where a "Selah" enters the picture.<br />
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Selah is a Hebrew word which comes from the book of Psalms and means simply "to pause". Our family has adopted the word as a reminder in this hustle and bustle kind of life to take the time to turn our thoughts heavenward. When we "Selah" we pause to reflect on the good things we've been blessed with and give thanks.<br />
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We've had a hand written Selah sign hung over our table for awhile and it truly causes us to pause and give thanks, especially at meal time. Since it's become such a meaningful part of our lives, I wanted to create something more permanent than paper and also more pleasing to the eye. Thus was born the Selah Kite Banner.<br />
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This is a banner in the shape of little kites appliqued with the letters to spell Selah. I chose the kite shape because it speaks to me of lifting our eyes from the immediate circumstances around us, up toward the heavens where we express our hearts to Abba Father. It was a joy to create and I hope you will enjoy making one too.<br />
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>> 2 copies of the Selah kite template: one printed on paper and one on cardstock found here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B75dB5MLw8n7cG5pVG1LZ3lfQ2M/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Selah Kite Template</a> The template has a 1/2" seam allowance marked by the dashed lines. <br />
>> 1 copy of Selah letter template found here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B75dB5MLw8n7MEsxNGdNQkt0YWs/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Selah Letter Template</a> <br />
>> 6 different fabrics: I used a combination of fabrics that I had in my stash, remnants, and clothing too small or not needed. For each kite you will need two 10 1/2" x 8" pieces of fabric. The 6th piece of fabric is for the lettering. You can fit the letters on an 11" x 4" piece of fabric.<br />
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>> 16 1/2" of 3/4" wide lace or ribbon for hanging loop and tail<br />
>> ribbon, lace, trim or string to hang up your banner (length will be determined by the area you decide to hang the banner)<br />
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Print out the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B75dB5MLw8n7cG5pVG1LZ3lfQ2M/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Selah Kite Template</a> on paper (easier to pin), cut out around the solid border, and pin to your fabric. Cut the fabric along the edges of the template which includes a 1/2" seam allowance.<br />
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For those who love all the colors, choices, and possibilities of fabric combinations this is going to be a lot of fun because now... you do this a total of 10 times so that you have 5 coordinating fronts and backs.<br />
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My first kite was made from this fabric which has some cheery cherry blossoms set against the ice blue cold of winter. I was so excited to finally bring this beauty out and off of the shelf.<br />
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After cutting out the kite shapes, you need to make the applique letters. I used the 6th piece of fabric (red with polka dots) for the letters.<br />
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Print and cut out the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B75dB5MLw8n7MEsxNGdNQkt0YWs/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Selah Letter Template</a>. I've included both forward facing and backward facing letters on the template, but only used the backward ones for this project. The forward facing letters are included for reference only.<br />
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Place your backward facing letter on the smooth side of the Wonder Under (fusible web) and trace around it. Then cut it out and iron the rough side onto your fabric according to the directions included with the Wonder Under.<br />
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Cut out the fabric letter and peel off the paper backing from the Wonder Under. Now place it facing the correct way onto the front of your first kite piece (centered between the two side points of the kite like picture below) and iron according to package directions.<br />
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Now take your appliqued front kite piece to your sewing machine and zigzag around the letter. I did this with a matching thread which you can see if you look closely in the picture below.</div>
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...all of that hard work comes with an added bonus. The kites are completely reversible. I decided not to applique the other side of mine, but you certainly could.<br />
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I bought this skirt last winter and wore it a handful of times. It's wool - perfect for those cold winter days. However, every time I wore it there were some things that just weren't right about it.<br />
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The skirt was just too long and wide...I felt like it aged me when I wore it...not good. Then, even though it is made of wool, Eddie B. thought it would be helpful to put a lining in it that made it actually feel freezing cold every time I put it on, thereby canceling out the warmth factor that wool is famous for. Another thing is that most of the time, these nice wool skirts are sewn with a waist so high you feel like you are drowning in them. I finally gave up on wearing it and eventually just shelved it thinking I would make a bag with all of that nice, but excessive fabric.<br />
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Then last week when the temps dropped a bit and I opened up the winter bin, I began thinking about warm clothes again. I realized that I really didn't have that many skirt options for winter, so out came the long woolen skirt for an update that I'm going to share with you today. If you have a skirt such as this one, there is hope and if you don't, you might want to get to the thrift store to find one.<br />
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The first thing I did was to seam rip the waistband...inner seam first, sides, and then the outer seam. I found out something really surprising. When I tried the skirt on without the waistband, it dropped from the upper waistline, to just above my hips. The waistband was a full 3 inches shorter than the actual top edge of the skirt.<br />
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To fix the waist too high situation, I cut a piece of red wool from a previously upcycled coat that was about 4 inches long and as wide as the opened waistband. Then I cut the waistband apart in the back and added the piece there. It was a fun, subtle way to add some color to the skirt. I removed the lining of the skirt and then re-attached the waistband just as it had been sewn on in the first place and with the added length, it now hits me in just the right spot. Two out of the three problems already solved!<br />
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Now for the fun part - the redesign. The first thing I did was to cut 8 inches off the bottom of the skirt. I thought it would be nice to break up the plaid patterning a bit, so I reattached it 14 1/2 inches up from the bottom. I used a zigzag stitch to attach it, which made it less bulky and helped to give it a more relaxed look.<br />
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I really wanted to add a pop of color on the front of the skirt. I love when a skirt has pockets. There are so many different ways to make a pocket, which adds function and flair to an otherwise boring piece of clothing. I also like my pockets to be warm, so I cut out some more of that red wool to make a pocket that is a bit wider at the bottom than the top. Then I layered it with a second pocket on top. The fabric for this layer came from a lightweight blouse which the fabric I loved, but because of the boxy design didn't get much wear. I zigzag stitched that to the front - the imperfect stitching only adds to the charm of the piece I think.<br />
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I thought I was just going to zigzag the bottom hem, but I decided to look through my stash of trims I've picked up here and there. There was a package of red braided piping, so I thought, hey why not add a bit more color. I think it made a nice finish to the bottom.<br />
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The skirt itself was finished at this point, but I wanted to make something that would increase the bohemian factor if so desired. A skirt apron was the perfect thing. It was so simple. I took an oversize blouse (the same one I used for the pocket overlay) and cut off the front just below the neckline. Because the style of the blouse was so boxy, the cut gave me a perfect rectangle for the apron. I made a 1 inch casing at the top by folding the edge over twice and sewing. I used the tie from the blouse as the tie for my apron. In a just a few minutes it was done!<br />
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I really like it tied to the side like in the pic below, but it can be worn in the front or back as well. It can also be worn with some of my other skirts. I love the whole look - the mix of the lightweight bohemian fabric with the wool really brings this skirt to life!<br />
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Edge stitch all 3 folded sides leaving the short unturned
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3) Make a button hole in the tab centered and up ¼ inch from
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4) Baste the raw unfolded edge of the tab to the back outer bag
piece centered between the two straps on the right side (of the fabric). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The button hole should be pointing down
towards the bottom of the outside of the bag (not sticking up above the bag and
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Now continue with Step 11 on the <a href="http://veryshannon.com/blog/2015/02/free-pattern-bucket-basket-tote-pattern" target="_blank">Bucket Basket Tote</a>
instructions to finish your bag. <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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The only trouble I had was placing the straps in exactly the right position. I don't know why, but it took forever to get them centered...hello seam ripper.</div>
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But, the bag made up for it in all its cheeriness with its smiley opening that says, "Hey, I'm not just your typical, ordinary tote bag. I'm destined to carry greatness and on top of that my button tab assures you I can be trusted to keep it all safe inside." <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15459599694684072493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8654540574892243781.post-87380196193381973822015-08-06T18:42:00.000-07:002015-08-06T18:42:28.847-07:00Not Your Ordinary Couscous >>> Israeli Couscous RecipeI've loved making couscous for quite some time. This time of year it's especially nice because of all the fresh veggies coming out of the garden. The recipe that I'm going to share with you today is made with a special kind of couscous that you normally don't see in stores. However, if you live near a Trader Joe's or a Big Lots, you should be able to find some. <br />
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It's called either Israeli Couscous like the one on the left from Trader Joe's or Pearled Couscous like the one on the right that I found at Big Lots. The grain of the Israeli couscous is much bigger and smoother than regular couscous.<br />
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The main dish that I make with it is actually more like a side dish...kinda like a pasta salad.<br />
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To make the Israeli couscous salad<br />
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You will need:<br />
1 1/3 c Israeli couscous (the entire TJ's box)<br />
1 3/4 c water<br />
1 t salt<br />
1 T oil <br />
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Cook according to the package. Brown the couscous in a bit of oil, slowly pour in the water and simmer for about 12 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and let it cool in the pan while you are cutting up the veggies and making the dressing.<br />
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Next you will need:<br />
1 medium cucumber<br />
1 cup fresh tomatoes<br />
2-3 T cilantro<br />
2-3 garlic cloves<br />
3 T lemon juice<br />
1 t lemon zest<br />
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Chop tomatoes and cucumbers and put them in a medium serving bowl.<br />
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Finely chop the cilantro and garlic cloves and add them to the bowl.<br />
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Also squeeze the lemon juice, add the zest, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper over the top.<br />
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Next you will need:<br />
1 T balsamic vinegar<br />
1 1/2 T olive oil<br />
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Pour these right over the top of your veggies in the bowl and put this in the fridge until the couscous has finished cooling.<br />
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When couscous has cooled, take out your bowl of veggies and combine them together until mixed well.<br />
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Garnish with some sprigs of cilantro if you'd like. Then take a big spoon and enjoy...or, take it to a potluck and share with friends!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Hot!
Hot! Hot! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">It's been hot since April. We were used to the heat in
Haiti, but temps in the 90's here at home, for weeks in a row, we were not
expecting. And, we are feeling most
every bit of it...cold water is definitely a must! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Especially
when out and about...but
carrying a water bottle just on it's own can be a nuisance...with
nowhere to set it down, getting everything else wet, the dirt sticking to the bottle, then getting on your hands...you get the picture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">I've
made several different kinds of water bottle sleeves over the past couple years
and found them to be a really useful thing to have. Just
a couple of weeks ago it was my mom's birthday, so I decided that a water bottle
sleeve might be something handy for her to have as well.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1574218611/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1574218611&linkCode=as2&tag=sotobese-20&linkId=LJ7L37JBJ5FIENFK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=1574218611&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=sotobese-20" height="320" width="244" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">I
looked through lots of patterns and ended up choosing one of the patterns from
a book that I've had sitting on the shelf for awhile. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1574218611/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1574218611&linkCode=as2&tag=sotobese-20&linkId=LWRSO3JQVTMS74YY" target="_blank">Sewing Pretty Little Accessories</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sotobese-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1574218611" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> </span></div>
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<img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sotobese-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1574218611" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">It hasn't really just sat on the shelf...I've
thumbed through this book plenty of times looking at all of the beautiful
projects. The Water Bottle Sleeve is the first project I decided to
tackle. It's got a beautiful, more sophisticated design that I thought
would really suit my mom.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7aNCnnDhmU/VamPIQAQmyI/AAAAAAAABUs/jko__qK8Qlk/s1600/WB%2Bin%2Bbook.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7aNCnnDhmU/VamPIQAQmyI/AAAAAAAABUs/jko__qK8Qlk/s320/WB%2Bin%2Bbook.png" width="236" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The
directions for the project were straightforward and easy to follow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">I
found some turquoise, black, and white fabrics from my stash to use that coordinated
beautifully. I just pieced them together and angled it when I cut it to
the dimensions needed. (I have a hard time following a pattern without changing it in some way, shape, or form)</span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aptdz1nVjTQ/Valij3F_WZI/AAAAAAAABT4/QU7vwQUuyfc/s1600/bottle%2Bholder%2Bwith%2Bbottle%2Bfront%2Bview.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aptdz1nVjTQ/Valij3F_WZI/AAAAAAAABT4/QU7vwQUuyfc/s640/bottle%2Bholder%2Bwith%2Bbottle%2Bfront%2Bview.png" width="332" /></a></div>
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love drawstring bags and made the string on this one really long for some
reason. It's a nice way to keep the bottle secure while adding a special
touch.</span></div>
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thought the lace medallion at the top was a nice addition to the project and
would look great against the black fabric on top. I found something I had
crocheted awhile back and was happy to find it a great home. The pattern came from my favorite crochet book: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1589237986/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1589237986&linkCode=as2&tag=sotobese-20&linkId=626YEUKYUXZN45UV" target="_blank">The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sotobese-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1589237986" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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by hand using the same lace that I had used to crochet it originally.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The
one other change I made was to add a sturdy handle in the back. I had
made another water bottle sleeve awhile back that included this feature and
it's nice to have when you'd rather hook it on the back of a chair or carry it
while walking. I inserted the handle between the lining and the outer
fabric when sewing it together.</span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1sfJ43r4qOM/VallOIzygdI/AAAAAAAABUM/VCrbzE5g8N4/s1600/back%2Bview%2Bbottle.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1sfJ43r4qOM/VallOIzygdI/AAAAAAAABUM/VCrbzE5g8N4/s640/back%2Bview%2Bbottle.png" width="323" /></a></div>
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<br />
<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="background-color: white;">One
last tip</span></b></span> is in order to give it more stability when setting it on a table, add
some heavier weight interfacing to just the bottom piece. My water bottle
is warped on the bottom and will not even stand up anymore on it's own, but did
just fine when it was inside the sleeve. Double bonus!</span><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1574218611/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1574218611&linkCode=as2&tag=sotobese-20&linkId=NV74OW6JGXRRCSFW"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=1574218611&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=sotobese-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=sotobese-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1574218611" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
<br />
<b>How do you carry your water bottle? Do you have a favorite pattern for a water bottle sleeve? Share in the comments below...I'd love to hear. </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">A
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"> Sewing,
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Ok,
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Truth
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