Jean Jacket Outfit Completed

 The outfit from scraps is completed. What a journey it was to get the look I was wanting. The last piece to this outfit was the jean jacket. 

The number of pattern pieces was scary. 

I was going to cut them out all at once but decided against that. I cut out the back and sewed it and did it for all the parts of the jacket. It made it so much easier to keep track of all the part. 

I read the pattern several times and watched the video twice. I did not make flat felled seams which added to the amount of top stitching and I had to serge all the seams. I also had to figure out where and how to do all the top stitching. I also hand stitched the cuffs and bottom band down to hide the seam allowances. I sewed on 12 buttons and 6 snaps. I didn't trust myself to make tiny buttonholes after all the work I did on the jacket. 

The pattern fits the doll well. The pieces are well drafted but the seam allowances are a bit deeper than 1/4". I would stick to 1/4" rather than fiddle around with the deeper seams if I make it again. The pattern pieces are on the cutting table waiting to see if I trash them or store them. 

The back looks equally as good as the front for fit. 

There is a piece of the jacket fabric left which I am putting away. I will sew it later when I decide on a pattern which may be jeans. I want to knit a sweater to go with the pants. But right now I need to do some Christmas sewing. 

Since May, I have sewn or knit these outfits for the dolls. Only 7 more outfits and all the dolls will have dressed in something new. Then I will have to repeat the process once again.

Happy Doll Sewing............................................................

Sewing With Scraps and Remnants

 I have been working with remnants and am enjoying it more than I thought I would. I usually stress when using left over fabrics for a project. I decided to let things flow and not worry about seeing if other pieces could be made from the fabric. 

The print fabric was the first on the cutting table. With careful planning and some left over white broadcloth, I was able to cut out a top and skirt. And, I have a scrap of the print left over. 

The top was sewn first and I lined it with broadcloth. I took my time as it is a sweetheart neckline. I really like this pattern without the sleeves added. I got it finished in 2 afternoons. 

My only issue - loosing a snap on the floor and having the wrong side on the part that overlaps. I finished it up in time to make dinner. Yes, there was some logger's language spoken. 

The skirt was made next. I got it ready to finish the back, tried it on the doll and you could see her panties. Not a good look. I cut out a lining from the white broadcloth and sewed up the skirt. I carefully sewed it to the skirt at the waist and folded the facing down to finish it. As I was getting the back seams ready to sew, we had a power surge (yes I was sewing during Hurricane Lee) and shut down the sewing room quickly. I did try the skirt on to take a picture. 

I just need to stitch down the back seems and sew on 3 snaps to complete this part of the outfit. The top and skirt took .8 meter of fabric to make including the lining for the skirt. I did a lot of squishing of the pattern pieces to to do this as I estimated 1 meter when looking at the patterns. 

Once done, I will start the jean jacket. I have a fair amount of fabric left and am wondering what to make with the left over piece. Another skirt? A pair of pants? I'm not sure as I need to see how much fabric is left after I cut out the jacket.  

I see I need to sweep the floor and take out the garbage that has collected under the cutting table. Today it will get done.

Happy Doll Sewing..........................................................................

Using Up The Scraps

 It is September 1 and time to start planning the next doll's project. This month I want to challenge myself with making a doll's jean jacket. Doing flat felled seams is becoming a dream as I have limited fabric for the jacket. I need some to make a skirt for this outfit. So, it seems as if I will be serging the seams.  

My Plan

The fabric is these 2 pieces. They are remnants from August's outfit. I want to use them up so they are not in the stash. 

Fabric #1 - blue fabric that has a pearlized sheen to it. This will be the fabric for the jean jacket and Oh Sew Kat's Sixth Grade Skirt. 

Fabric #2 - the print. It will be a sweetheart neckline sleeveless top. 

The Patterns

I am using 3 different patterns that should go with the previous doll's outfit. If not, this will make its own outfit. 

The top will have not sleeves so it will fit under the jean jacket. As it is in the print, it could be worn with the print skirt. 

The skirt is an easy make and will be in the blue fabric so the cross over top could be worn with it. 

The jean jacket will be in the blue fabric and it is the challenge. There are 14 pattern pieces for a total of 25 pieces. Some of the pieces are tiny and will have to be handled with care. 

Will there be shoes? I don't know at this moment. I am running out of soles and insoles. I need to place another order. At the moment, I may use some denim running shoes I have in the dolls collection of footwear. 

This outfit won't happen until I have finished the spare bedroom pieces. I figure it will happen late next week. I am looking forward to making this outfit.  

Happy Doll Sewing........................................................