Here's the measurement chart. I blame my shape on middle aged waist and my enthusiasm for ice cream whenever anyone says "unprecedented" in a weather or disaster context. #sewing
So, the question now is if I pre-adjust the middle of the pattern (around the waist), or use the "large" pattern? From prior experience with the shirt, doing so will make the shoulders not fit well. I think what I'll do is draw a line at the waist area from the "M" to the "L" and follow that line instead of the "M". This should only be the front pieces and back pieces.
#sewing
I did not have an appropriate fabric for the liner, so went down to the thrift store, and examined all the blazers in inventory to see what kind of fabric/feel they had. (btw, it's a LOT CHEAPER to buy a used blazer than sew one... $12.99 and there's some sale this weekend, you would pay $6.50 for a whole blazer, LOL). Bought someone's old shiny duvet cover as it has the approximately correct slickness and weight, washed and drying outside on the line (figure it's been washed a bunch already, so no need to use the dryer).
#sewing
Here's the measurement chart. I blame my shape on middle aged waist and my enthusiasm for ice cream whenever anyone says "unprecedented" in a weather or disaster context. #sewing
Apparently what I should have done with the last pattern, is to take and compare my measurements with the back of the package. You can apparently adjust the lines for your particular measurements.
Chest: 40
Neck 16
Waist: 39
Bicep: 15
Hip: 41
Armhole: 9
Neck to waist: 19
Shirt length: 25
Half back: 10.5?!
Long sleeve: 24
Short sleeve: 9
(hmm, is that as private as my DNA? Can I be individually identified by my sewing measurements? Do I really want to give away my aging gut size? LOL)
#sewing
I did not have an appropriate fabric for the liner, so went down to the thrift store, and examined all the blazers in inventory to see what kind of fabric/feel they had. (btw, it's a LOT CHEAPER to buy a used blazer than sew one... $12.99 and there's some sale this weekend, you would pay $6.50 for a whole blazer, LOL). Bought someone's old shiny duvet cover as it has the approximately correct slickness and weight, washed and drying outside on the line (figure it's been washed a bunch already, so no need to use the dryer).
#sewing
Having been thoroughly warned of my foolishness, I am embarking on sewing a blazer out of purple duck canvas anyway. ðĪŠ
This "Kwik Sew" pattern has significantly better details and instructions. #sewing
Apparently what I should have done with the last pattern, is to take and compare my measurements with the back of the package. You can apparently adjust the lines for your particular measurements.
Chest: 40
Neck 16
Waist: 39
Bicep: 15
Hip: 41
Armhole: 9
Neck to waist: 19
Shirt length: 25
Half back: 10.5?!
Long sleeve: 24
Short sleeve: 9
(hmm, is that as private as my DNA? Can I be individually identified by my sewing measurements? Do I really want to give away my aging gut size? LOL)
#sewing
Having been thoroughly warned of my foolishness, I am embarking on sewing a blazer out of purple duck canvas anyway. ðĪŠ This "Kwik Sew" pattern has significantly better details and instructions. #sewing
BBC: Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd3my4e0pqo
#heatwave #EuropeWx #wildfires #climateemergency
Last thing I would want is either of these people embedding something in my brain ðŽ
https://techhub.social/@Techmeme/115017767849139403
Realizing the colors and materials I have to do a blazer right now would work GREAT for Michael Keaton in "Beetlejuice"
I have some purple cotton duck (stiffer than desired) which are an exact match to the first suit, and some "zebra" striped material which almost look like Beetlejuice
Searching for "duck suit" does not get you photos of suits made out of duck canvas ðĪŠ
(likely, no such thing actually -- stuff is extremely stiff)
Ooh, I forgot I got this in the grab-bag of patterns. Though, will I ever wear a wool blazer? (Mind you, my wardrobe is mostly t shirt and cargo pants, the Hawaiian shirts are formal for me....) #sewing
Realizing the colors and materials I have to do a blazer right now would work GREAT for Michael Keaton in "Beetlejuice"
I have some purple cotton duck (stiffer than desired) which are an exact match to the first suit, and some "zebra" striped material which almost look like Beetlejuice
Apparently it's so hot in Dubai, they do their running races INSIDE THE MALL
https://dubaimallathon.ae/#
AI6YR Ben