tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20228554373629842042024-03-19T15:31:22.056-07:00Thoughts From a SeamstressThoughts from a SeamstressDiane Sladowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323795328959216720noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022855437362984204.post-52004597638715062832020-02-14T15:41:00.001-08:002020-02-15T16:59:18.553-08:00Refashion Runway Season 5: Small to Large<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">In the Small to Large Challenge I tried something a little different. I'm often taking jeans that are too small and making something larger, so I tried with 2 pink pullovers and a chambray shirt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can vote this week at <a href="http://www.therenegadeseamstress.com/" target="_blank">The Renegade Seamstress Blog</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And this is what I made:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you visit my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/recycledseams/refashion-runway-season-five/" target="_blank">Pinterest Board</a> for the Challenge you can see where I found my inspiration this week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Both of the pinks were too small in different ways. The flowered one was too small to put on and the hoodie was too short, the zipper was wonky and the sleeves were too short. There were also logos with puffy paint on the front and back of the hoodie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hoodie I used for the base, but it still doesn't have the best shape. It's a company pattern drafting issue and I didn't take the time to correct it this make. If you are reusing the original garment shoulders and armholes, it is important to make sure they are well fitting (note to self!).</span></div>
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Diane Sladowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323795328959216720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022855437362984204.post-62146267092557445992020-02-08T08:04:00.000-08:002020-02-08T16:43:39.177-08:00Refashion Runway Season 5: Faux Fur<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The third Challenge for the Refashion Runway Season 5 is Faux Fur.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can vote for your favorites all week at <a href="https://therenegadeseamstress.com/" target="_blank">The Renegade Seamstress</a> blog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a tough week! It is rough to come up with the idea and execute it in such a short time. Those Project Runway contestants have so much respect from me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> You can vote for your favorites at </span><a href="https://therenegadeseamstress.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">The Renegade Seamstress</a><span style="font-size: large;"> all week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started with 8 pair of blue jeans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I made a Peacoat!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">The Entries are in for the First Challenge: Statement Sleeves. Go to </span><a href="https://therenegadeseamstress.com/" style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;" target="_blank">The Renegade Seamstress</a><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"> to vote for your favorites!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">I started out with a dress and Three Chambray Shirts, but I only used the dress and two of the shirts in my final garment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what I made.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I got anxious to see how the shirt was going to turn out and didn't get any more video! I have a few photos to share and one more video about getting ready for next week. <a href="https://therenegadeseamstress.com/" target="_blank">Go Vote</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Renegade Seamstress is hosting Refashion Runway Season 5 and I'm a contestant! You can learn more about the other contestants <a href="https://therenegadeseamstress.com/2020/01/11/refashion-runway-season-five-contestants-and-challenges-announced-today/?fbclid=IwAR1KZW_ZHiHDrNIaotGIn2DWMJLbXufBoKsQPOKdprSRe9S-Xtgdw8yAq6Q" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I posted videos on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCVKMDnaTEdNY_kalm-vcA?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just applied to be a part of the <a href="https://therenegadeseamstress.com/" target="_blank">Renegade Seamstress</a>'s <a href="https://therenegadeseamstress.com/2019/12/14/yay-its-back-open-casting-call-for-refashion-runway-season-five/?contact-form-id=13327&contact-form-sent=13424&contact-form-hash=8ae3f1053a1f25b64ddb50aef636572e70864e0b&_wpnonce=541cea53c7#contact-form-13327" target="_blank">Refashioned Runway Season 5</a>. Wish me luck! If I don't make it I think I will follow along and do the challenges, so stop back when they announce the contestants on Jan. 11, 2020.</span><br />
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Affiliate links to supplies I used.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>So, I've been recycling denim jeans for a while now. I'm working on creating a <a href="http://www.recycledseams.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, but for now the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/RecycledSeams" target="_blank">etsy shop</a> will have to do. I'm selling in galleries and the response has been fantastic! I'm always looking for ways to make my denim more interesting and I stumbled upon the idea to add circles to my jacket and bags.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started out cutting all the circles by hand, with a cardboard template and scissors, but you know that got old fast! Then I found these <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CEAMCY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001CEAMCY&linkCode=as2&tag=diansladincpr-20&linkId=ea49b9d814221bbc40a9b6c7d75c7de2" target="_blank">OLFA Rotary Circle Cutters </a>and I thought I found what I needed to cut all of my circles! Nope. That too got old, and my fingers got sore. I tried many different hand held and automated cutters with frustrating results.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, I tried <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=587583&u=711806&m=50439&urllink=&afftrack=">GO! Baby Fabric Cutter </a>. THIS was the equipment I was looking for. I still use the <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=587583&u=711806&m=50439&urllink=&afftrack=">GO! Baby</a> for the circles because I have two dies with various sizes, but as they get dull I will upgrade to the dies for the <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=587584&u=711806&m=50439&urllink=&afftrack=">Accuquilt Studio Fabric Cutter.</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Yup, I purchased the <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=587584&u=711806&m=50439&urllink=&afftrack=">Studio Cutter.</a> I had to! I use strip cutters with the Studio Cutter. It has enabled me to use up my scraps much more efficiently and cut down on the time I spend processing the jeans. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can get the</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=587583&u=711806&m=50439&urllink=&afftrack=">GO! Baby</a> </span>to cut through two layers of denim and sometimes three if I stack it correctly. The </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=587584&u=711806&m=50439&urllink=&afftrack=">Studio Cutter</a></span> doesn't even notice four layers. I do have a Star Die and a small Flower Die for the </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=587583&u=711806&m=50439&urllink=&afftrack=">Baby</a></span></span> as well. They haven't gotten as much use yet, but I know they will. I also look forward to trying different styles as my business grows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=669225&u=711806&m=50439&urllink=&afftrack=">Accuquilt</a> website states "</span><span style="font-size: large;">You may use the output (i.e., the cut
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I've written before, I've been told, "Do one thing and do it well". My one thing is sewing. All sewing. For me, for others, hand sewing, quilting, teaching, you get the picture. I'm all over the place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A little over a year ago I rented shop space. Its been a super choice. It gives me the opportunity to get back to sewing after all of my former sewing spaces at home were filled up with my 4 children. They are the joy of my life, but I'm only human. I needed this time for me badly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Along with reestablishing sewing work from a couple customers from before kids, I've gained some great new customers. One in particular has pushed me creatively in a way that is new. I've done a lot of work for artists who are using clothing as a way to display their artwork. There have been weavers, fabric painters, dyers, embellishers, etc. Even though I'm back in the sewing chair, I have to be careful that I don't take on more work than I can do. After all I do still have 4 lovely children to care for. A way to add quality sewing is to pursue my own creativity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enter </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RecycledSeams/"><span style="font-size: large;">denim</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. I've been playing with denim since about <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/dianesladeinc">2007</a>. I started with yardage, but quickly realized how much waste there was in denim blue jeans that no one wanted to wear anymore. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm having tons of fun sewing, but I'm not focused. I've been listening to free youtube videos like </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RichMomBusiness"><span style="font-size: large;">Renae Christine</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/fashionbrainacademy"><span style="font-size: large;">Jane Hamill</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. A lot of it is a peptalk and things I know are my weaknesses. But, I learned that I'm doing "hope marketing" and need to focus on developing a line. It is really difficult. I write a bunch of stuff down, following rules that I've heard and suddenly I'm thinking about pillows, Tshirt skirts and menswear. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So back to the focus. I'm different in the sense that I'm going to sew. I'm not looking for a manufacturer. I also can't work full time or hire anyone until I personally get my ducks in a row. Its a life changing experience in discipline. Myself, my time, learning and applying new things to what I know and actually listening to the advice I'm getting. Marketing is WAY out of my comfort zone. I'm a happy girl just sitting in my sewing chair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm also purchasing and perusing marketing and organizational materials. </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0887306667/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0887306667&linkCode=as2&tag=diansladincpr-20&linkId=eded34a1c6eacca149bf3cb413874890"><span style="font-size: large;">The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Violate Them at Your Own Risk!</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> (affiliate link!) is one that I have found useful. It talks about making your perceived weakness your selling point. This can definitely work in my case. I started making the seams on my </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DianeSladeInc"><span style="font-size: large;">denim clothing</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> on the outside because no one could tell by looking at it that it was recycled/upcycled jeans reconstructed into an entirely new garment. This can be an exceptionally positive selling point if I just say it out loud.</span><br />
<br />Diane Sladowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323795328959216720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022855437362984204.post-14887193913452991342016-03-31T11:52:00.001-07:002016-06-21T14:15:23.523-07:00Words matter<span style="font-size: large;">I was born in the Seventies. Upcycled wasn't a word. Spell check still doesn't like it! So What am I doing? I want to say Recycled Denim Clothing. Where is the line between recycled and upcycled?
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, what about the other garments I make? I like neat and finished garments, I've already adjusted this by putting the seams on the outside so it can be better determined that something is recycled. I like it, it was a good choice brought about by listening to what my customers were looking for in their clothing.
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No matter what, this experience has changed me. First off I realize that what I am making with my denim is art. Wearable art. Next, I'm learning to be more brave. I've got some new ideas that I can't wait to get out of my head!<br />
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I've been meaning to make this t shirt from Butterick and <a href="http://www.fashionpatterns.com/">Connie Crawford</a> for quite a while. I'm working on using my coverstitch on the BabyLock so this was good practice.<br />
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I goofed on the shoulder and caught part of the pattern from one of the shirts, but I'll wear it anyway!<br />
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I lengthened the sleeves to 3/4 length and changed the neck to a V. I made view B. Its a little difficult to tell from the pattern envelope, but view A is very fitted, B is kinda and C is even less. I chose B because I'm a little thick around the middle after 4 babies.<br />
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Having this space is so enjoyable, I wish I would have done it sooner! I thought I wanted to only work at home. It is nice for many reasons, but the most glaring one is that I don't think about wanting to sew when I'm doing chores and stuff. I know when I get to the shop I'll have the time!<br />
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Work is coming in slowly, and my denim is selling slowly. I'm hoping to get a shirt gig. I may have messed it up a little. I really wanted a great sew only order like I had years ago in Milford, but this could be a cut and sew. I just need to get my hands on one so I can show them my professional sewing. Supposed to be this week. I'm trying to be patient!<br />
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My Artisan overlocks are waiting on parts, but I've got the Babylock set up for a coverstitch and, just in case, I finally got the buttonhole attachment on the Singer 403A.<br />
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It feels great to be sewing again.Diane Sladowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323795328959216720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022855437362984204.post-48465454539714502422015-06-07T06:37:00.000-07:002015-06-07T06:37:48.903-07:00Deconstructing denim and Pfaff 138I've been recycling denim for a few years now. My brain loves the different blues together! I'm creating things that I like and people are <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/dianesladeinc">buying</a> what I'm making. What a crazy concept!<br />
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Its a good feeling getting these ideas out of my head. I can't really explain it. I've had this rug idea for a couple years, but didn't have the Pfaff 138 running. I can't even remember for sure when I bought it! Has to be at least 6 years. It was a fabulous deal on craigslist, $250.00. I needed the umph of an industrial type machine and the huge zigzag. It isn't very big yet only 10" x 25". <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pins-Needles-Sewing-Studio/354125258016413?sk=timeline">Mary</a> pointed out that it will be crazy heavy when its done, but I'm making it anyway. Not sure yet how big, we'll see!<br />
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Here is some other recycled denim I've been working on. A poncho and a tunic.<br />
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I'm a big fan of <a href="http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Crafting-and-Sewing/Scissors-and-Shears">Fiskars</a> spring loaded scissors. I use their Micro tip 5" blades instead of clippies for cutting thread at the sewing machine. I once had a customer that did a fake flat felled seam on boiled wool. Each pass with the sewing machine meant a trim on the seam, followed by another stitching line. I got good at using them and can't sew without them now. They do get dull quicker than I would like them to.<br />
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At last year's <a href="http://www.americansewingexpo.com/">Sewing Expo</a> in Novi, MI I purchased the above spring loaded <a href="http://www.kaiscissors.com/category.php?category_id=48">7" heavy duty power shears</a> from the Kai booth. I noticed them when I was saying hello to an amazing sewer, <a href="http://seam2seam.blogspot.com/">Rosebud</a>. I meant them to replace the small 5" blades that I use, but their blunt tip makes this not a good trade off. (I won a pair of Kai shears in the <a href="http://thoughtsfromaseamstress.blogspot.com/2008/10/day-3-fashion-show-winners-saturday.html">2008 PFF</a> and those things have never been dull.) They are very heavy duty and perfect for deconstructing denim. I've got a system for taking them apart and with any other scissors, I'm in danger of cutting myself because they slip at the thick parts if I go too fast. These cut through the whole pant like butter. <br />
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Yikes! I just got my 1/2 scale dressform, garments and scores back in the mail. OUCH! I really don't mind any of the scores about fashionable or creative. I don't feel especially strong in those areas. But the construction scores, 2.5 and 3, yup those sting a little. And I really don't get the comment. I don't ever want anything to look homemade, handmade? yes. But what does deconstructed mean? Should I have parts of the actual jeans in the finished garment? Like a button or raggedy hem? I like a neat, professional finished looking garment. Its a challenge I have in the reconstructed things I do make. When YOU purchase something recycled, do you want everyone to be able to tell when they look at it? Its why I started putting the seams on the outside. Sigh, I'll live. But I think my husband will tire of hearing about this tonight.Diane Sladowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323795328959216720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2022855437362984204.post-66477185685492818202014-10-04T13:36:00.000-07:002014-10-04T13:36:03.556-07:00My Half Scale Challenge entry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There she is! I knew I wouldn't win, but I had so much fun. I'll do it again next year and maybe get fancier. The ball gowns won, of course. Next year's inspiration is '50 shades of red'. Look on my <a href="http://www.examiner.com/article/2014-ase-half-scale-challenge-exhibit">examiner.com</a> page to see the other entries. Its not finalized yet, but I was told that contestants next year will be able to use their own dress form and won't have to spend money on a specific one. I didn't have one, so it was a good excuse to buy one. Not sure what the prizes were yet. I'll hopefully see it the Newsletter and I'll add it to my article.<br />
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My inspiration was Natalie Chanin of <a href="http://alabamachanin.com/">Alabama Chanin</a>. I took her class on Craftsy, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=458572&u=711806&m=29190&urllink=&afftrack=">Hand-Embellishing Knit Fabric: Stenciling, Appliqué, Beading and Embroidery</a>, and bought her <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584796383/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1584796383&linkCode=as2&tag=diansladincpr-20&linkId=BFQJHKRARM4RU26M">books</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=diansladincpr-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1584796383" height="1" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
and couldn't get her out of my head. It was awesome to work on the 1/2 scale because mistakes only used up a small amount of fabric and sewing time was minuscule.<br />
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Some pictures of my process, the self drafted skirt had a side zipper, 28 pieces and was on the bias. Cut from jean legs I got at a rummage sale. Jacket was from a half scale pattern and a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0964951657/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0964951657&linkCode=as2&tag=diansladincpr-20&linkId=S3GKIV2CRJADELMC">pattern book</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=diansladincpr-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0964951657" height="1" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
for the sleeves. Rummage sale jean legs again. I was tempted to cover the whole thing with the rosettes, but I didn't. Self draped tank, in Alabama Chanin Style, all hand stitched, I used the stencil from the book and recycled t shirt.<br />
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