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2017-09-30

| Hazel Top | Sunsuit Paneled Pants | Violet Top | Orbis Skinny Harem

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Umas das peças que adorei, mas adorei mesmo em todas as fases foi o Hazel top. E quando falo em fases refiro-me a ter adorado o desenho do mesmo assim que vi o molde pela primeira vez, a fase em que escolhi os tecidos, a costura e depois, foi das peças que mais gostei de ver na miúda depois de terminadas todas elas.

One of the pieces I loved, I mean I really loved at each and every stage was the Hazel top. And by stage, I mean loving the design at first sight, the stage when I got to pick up my fabrics, the sewing itself and then, it was one of my favorite ones to see on my girl after finishing them all. 


Molde/Pattern: The Hazel Top 
Designer: Jilly Atlanta 
Tamanho/Size: 6
Tecido/Fabric: loja local / local shop (principal / main
(forro/lining: loja local em Sevilha/local shop on Seville)


Estes tecidos ainda vêm da minha época mais gótica e guardava-os com tanto amor, gostava tanto (e gosto) tanto deles. Eram daqueles que adiamos sempre cortar, o que pensando bem, é completamente idiota. Nesta minha fase, em que preciso mesmo de baixar a quantidade de material que tenho, estou a usar tudo. E estes foram a melhor escolha para este molde. 

These fabrics have been in my stash since my goth years and I was saving them religiously, I loved them so much (and still do). They were those we're always postponing the cutting, which is quite foolish if we give it a thought. In this fase of my life, when I really need to downsize my stash, I am actually using it all. And these were the best choice for this pattern. 


Se eu gostei do molde quando o vi pela primeira vez (só a frente), assim que vi as costas ainda gostei mais. As instruções indicam coser uma fita fina do próprio tecido para atar, mas achei que uma fita larga como esta ia dar aquele ar ao top e foi o que fiz. Além de que poupei um tempinho de costura. Não me arrependo nada. 

As much as I loved this top as I saw it for the first time (front), I could only love it even more when I had a glance of the back. The instructions called for a tight made in the same fabric as the top, but I couldn't resist the look of a wider ribbon and that's what I did. Plus it saved me a little time sewing. I do not regret it at all. 


O molde vem nos tamanhos 2-12 anos, e acho que fica lindo em qualquer menina. O corte assimétrico confere-lhe carácter e eu ia adorar ter um para mim também... igualzinho a este, mas não me sobrou tecido para isso. Por vezes invejo tanto o guarda roupa da minha filha. Para quem como eu ficou com invejinha da miúda, não fiquem! Existe uma versão para mulher também. 

The pattern comes in sizes 2-12, and I think it looks so beautiful in any little girl. It's assimetric shape gives it some character and I would love one in my size... just like this one, but I have not enough fabric left. Sometimes I envy my daughter's wardrobe so badly. But, if just like me you're a bit green like me, don't! There's a ladies version as well. 


Molde/Pattern: Paneled Sunsuit (alterado / hacked)
Designer: Designs by Call Ajaire
Tamanho/Size: 6
Tecido / Fabric: reciclado / refashioned


Claro que se fiz um top, tinha que lhe fazer umas calças para completar o modelito. Para fazer as calças usei umas de ganga que me foram dadas ou pela minha mãe, ou pela minha irmã, já não sei. Já começa a ficar difícil o reaproveitamento de adulto desta forma para a miúda, mas estas eram grandes o suficiente. No entanto tive que fazer alguns ajustes ao molde. Nomeadamente encurtar a cintura e colocar um cós elástico em malha, ainda assim o gancho ficou muito longo. 

And if I made a top, I obviously had to make something to pair it with, so I made her some pants too. To make them I refashioned a pair of jeans that either my mom or my sister gave to me. It starts to get hard to refashion adult jeans this way for my daughter, but these were big enough. Even though, I had to make a few adjusts to the pattern. More specifically, I added a elastic knit band at the waist, and even though the crotch was a bit too long. 


Este molde é tão, mas tão versátil que conseguem costurar quase todo o tipo de peças só com ele. A sério, as opções nunca mais acabam. Os tamanhos vão de recém nascido aos 12 também, e podem escolher entre o vestido, o macacão, calças, calções, top e saia curta ou comprida. Tentador, não? Há dois anos fiz-lhe a versão vestido curto. A miúda não ficou propriamente feliz com as calças. Ficaram-lhe ainda grandes de comprimento e são mais para o largo, então ela franziu o nariz, mas eu devo confessar que por minha vez, gostei imenso do look baggie das calças com o toque mais clássico do top. 

This pattern is so, but so versatile that you can almost sew a full wardrobe with it alone. Seriously, the options are endless. It comes in newborn to 12 size, and you can choose between the dress version, the romper, pants, shorts, top and short or maxi skirt. Tempting, ah? Two years ago I made the short dress version. The girl wasn't exactly happy about her pants. They are still a bit too big on her, so she a bit unpleased, but I have to confess that I actually really loved the baggie jeans look with the classic touch of the top. 


O detalhe nas bainhas é da minha autoria. Ela tinha umas calças que deixaram de servir que tinham este pormenor e desde há muito tempo que eu o queria recriar, mas era uma ideia que me escapava sempre que costurava calças. Uma vez que este molde até é muito básico, o timing for ideal. Como aproveitei os bolsos das calças originais, essa parte também ficou diferente do molde original. 

The hem detail was added by me (not in the pattern). She had some pants that no longer fit with this on and I have been planning to recreate it for quite a while, but everytime I did pants I would just forget about it. Once the pattern was quite simple, this couldn't be a better timing to try it on. Since I used the original pockets, that part also looks different from the original pattern. 


Este post hoje, de curto não tem nada, e ainda há mais para vos mostrar. A seguir fica o outro fato blusa/calças que lhe costurei. A blusa foi a primeira vez que fiz e alterei ligeiramente o molde, já as calças, tinha costurado o ano passado umas outras e que são das mais usadas cá por casa. Cheira-me que estas também serão. 

Today's post is anything but short, and there's more to show you. Next in line there's another outfit shirt/pants that I made her. I made this shirt for the first time here and hacked it slightly, but I had sewed these pants already, last year, and those are one of those she uses the most. I sense these will be just like so. 


Molde/Pattern: Orbis Skinny Harem 
Designer: Sofilantjes Patterns
Tamanho/Size: 6
Tecido/Fabric: oferecido por uma leitora do blog / sent to me by a reader


Se o ano passado optei por fazer um tamanho maior ao que ela vestia, desta vez fiz o mesmo tamanho, um ano depois e ainda gostei mais de como as calças lhe assentam. Todos os moldes que têm algo diferente e inesperado como é o caso deste, chamam-me à atenção, e se ainda por cima forem modernos e confortáveis, então é a cereja no topo do bolo. 

If I opted for one size bigger while making it last year, this year I made her the exact same size, a year later, and I even liked how it fits even more. Every pattern with something different, an unexpected details just like in this case, tend to click on me, and if on top of it they are modern and comfortable, then it is for sure the cherry on top. 


Usei um dos pontos decorativos da minha máquina para a costura do bolso e usei linha branca para dar contraste tal como acontece com os botão em estrela (na verdade ia colocar todos iguais, mas caiu-me um dos escuros e como não o encontrei, nem tinha mais nenhum, lá tive que apelar à inovação), o cordão, o cós e os punhos. 

I use done of my machines decorative stitches to sew the pockets and for contrast I used white thread, just like I did with the star button (I was going to use all button the same as the dark ones, but one fell and I couldn't find it, nor I had another one, so I had to appeal to innovation), the cord, the waistband and the ankle bands. 


Claro que as calças estavam mesmo a pedir algo a combinar, certo? Pois bem, se no cós e tal tinha usado uns retalhos que tinha por cá (do tecido branco), para a blusa quis usar o mesmo tecido, mas já não tinha suficiente. Até que me lembrei que tinha usado o mesmo tecido para fazer um teste a um molde de blusa de mulher e que não tinha corrido bem, nem sequer estava todo acabado, assim que lá o resgatei e reciclei para ela e consegui um conjunto que combina.

Of course the pants were screaming for something to match it, right? Well, if I used some scraps I already had in the bands (the white fabric),  for the top I wanted to use the same fabric but I didn't have enough anymore. I then thought about a shirt I sewed for a test, it didn't go that well, and I hadn'teven finish it, the best part was I used this same fabric for that, so I could go save it and refashion it into my girl's and create a matching outfit. 


Ainda assim, o tecido não era suficiente para toda a peça, e mais uma vez tive que improvisar, por isso, adicionei dois retalhinhos do tecido azul que usei nas calças, para conseguir o comprimento da manga que eu queria, que é o ideal para esta altura do ano em que os miúdos voltam à escola, e que tanto faz calor, como faz frio. Tal como usei a linha branca para contrastar nas calças, na blusa segui a mesma onda, e costurei com a linha azul para que se destaca-se. No fim, fiquei muito satisfeita com o resultados deste conjunto também.

Still though, the fabric wasn't quite enough and I had to improvise once again, so I added two scraps from the pants fabric to the sleeves to give them the lenght I wanted them to be, which is the right one for this time of year when kids go back to school and we can never tell if it's going to be too warm or too cold. So, just like I used the white thread in the pants for contrast, I did the same for the shirt with the blue thread for contrast as well. After all, I was pretty pleased with this outfit oo. 


Já que estava numa onda de pontos decorativos, escolhi um diferente do das calças e apliquei-o como acabamento, não só para as mangas (onde uni as duas peças) como também na junção da parte de cima e a de baixo do corpo, tanto na frente, como atrás. 

Since I was in a decorative stitches mood, I went with a different one to finish off my shirt, not only in the sleeves (where I sewed both pieces together) but also in the junction of top and bottom pieces from front and back shirt body. 


Este molde pode ser feito na versão top ou vestido, com mangas tipo raglan que podem ter um acabamento normal ou com virola. As mangas também, apresentam 3 comprimentos: curto, longo e 3/4. O top pode ter uma bainha normal ou do tipo high-low. Normalmente, quando me é dada essa opção entre várias, é a que eu escolho, mas deixa vez, optei pela normal, para variar. 

This pattern can be made in a top or dress version, in a raglan style with 3 sleeve lenght options: short, long or 3/4. The hems on the sleeves can either be regular or folded. The top can have a regular hem or a high-low one. Usually I pick this last one over any other when given the choice, this time though, I went with the regular for a change. 

2017-09-26

Back To School Blog Tour

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Nem acredito que posso finalmente mostrar-vos tudo o que andei a costurar nas últimas semanas. Andei a manter segredo mas estava mortinha por partilhar tudo sobre estas peças. Faço parte do Back to School (Regresso às aulas) blog tour organizado por Lulu & Celeste and Sprouting Jube Jube Productions - estas meninas são imparáveis. O tour teve o apoio de grandes designers, algumas ainda não conhecia; mas, já costurei anteriormente moldes da maioria. A sério, mostrem-lhes algum amor.

I can't believe I can finally show you all the things I've been sewing for the last few weeks. I have been keeping it a secret but was here dying to tell you all about it. I am taking part of the Back to School Tour hosted by Lulu & Celeste and Sprouting Jube Jube Productions - seriously, these ladies are unstopable. This tour was sponsored by a group of wonderful sponsors, a few of them were knew to me, but I had sewn with patterns from most. Seriously, show some love to our sponsors


Costurei um total de 9 peças para este tour. A minha ideia inicial era fazer um pequeno roupeiro cápsula para a minha filha com algumas peças que combinassem entre si. A maior parte do que fiz foi efetivamente para ela, mas como costurei com o que já tinha em casa, as peças não combinam tanto assim entre elas. Afinal, com os planos para nos mudarmos preciso mesmo de baixar o que já tenho, assim que fazer os possíveis para tal, é a  minha prioridade neste momento. Não vou entrar em grandes detalhes sobre cada peça neste post, como são imensas faria com que isto ficasse tudo muito longo e aborrecido, creio, assim que dividi em vários posts que irei publicar nos próximos dias.

I sewed up a total of 9 pieces for this tour. My first idea was to sew my girl a little capsule wardrobe, with a few coordinating pieces. I did make most of the clothes for her, but I couldn't get them to be that coordinating since I am trying to use what I already have - I have moving plans and need to downsize on my stash, so doing my best to avoid buying more is mandatory right now. I won't go into big details about any of the pieces today, you'll have to come back the next few days to read more about each one of them. I decided to it so, because there are too many pieces for one post. Breaking it into a few different ones turns it a little less boring, I guess. 

Como dizia acima, foi difícil para mim conseguir que todas as peças pudessem ser usadas umas com as outras. E depois também comecei a achar que era injusto não costurar para o meu miúdo, embora soubesse cá no fundo que na verdade ele não tem tanta necessidade de roupa nova como ela, já que ainda temos imensa que nos deram. Planeei 3 peças para ele, mas infelizmente não consegui terminar a terceira a tempo deste post. Vou tentar mostrar-vos as peças pela mesma ordem que eu as fiz, com uma pequena discrição. A primeira do todas foi um pijama para o meu miúdo. 

As I was saying, I had a hard time keeping all the pieces coordinating to each other. I also thought it was unfair to sew only for her, although deep down I know he doesn't need as many new clothes as she does... yes, we still have lots of hand-me-downs for him, but not so much for her anymore. I planed 3 pieces for him, but unfortunately I wasn't able to finish the 3rd for this post. I will try to show you all in the same order I made them. The first one was a pyjamas for my boy. 


Designer: Jalie Sewing Patterns
Tamanho/Size: digo-vos quando publicar os detalhes desta peça / I will let you know as soon as I post the details from this one
Tecido/Fabric: Feira dos Tecidos/local shop 


Molde/Pattern: The Janie Dress 
Designer: Mouse House Creations 
Tamanho/Size: 6
Tecido/Fabric: The Sweet Mercerie (principal/main


Molde/PatternThe Glacier Vest 
Designer: Gracious Threads
Tamanho/Size: 6
Tecido/Fabric: Reciclado de um casaco de pele vintage / Refashioned from old vintage coat
(forro/lining: oferecido por uma leitora do blog / sent to me by a reader)


Molde/PatternThe Hazel Top 
Designer: Jilly Atlanta 
Tamanho/Size: 6
Tecido/Fabricloja local / local shop (principal / main) 
(forro/lining: loja local em Sevilha/local shop on Seville)



Molde/PatternOrbis Skinny Harem 
Designer: Sofilantjes Patterns
Tamanho/Size: 6
Tecido/Fabric: oferecido por uma leitora do blog / sent to me by a reader


Molde/PatternOrbis Skinny Harem 
Designer: Sofilantjes Patterns
Tamanho/Size: 3 
Tecido / Fabric: reciclado de uma camisola do pai / Refashioned from a daddy's shirt


Molde/PatternViolet Top (alterado / hacked)
Designer: Petitboo
Tamanho/Size: 6
Tecido / Fabric: oferecido por uma leitora do blog / sent to me by a reader


Molde/PatternPaneled Sunsuit (alterado / hacked)
Designer: Designs by Call Ajaire
Tamanho/Size: 6
Tecido / Fabric: reciclado / refashioned


Molde/PatternSeena Dolman Tee
Designer: Gracious Threads
Tamanho/Size: 6
Tecido / Fabric: loja em Huelva/ local shop in Huelva

E sabem que mais? Apercebi-me agora que aquela imagem lá em cima está errada, não tenho 2 peças recicladas e sim 3... ai cabecinha, cabecinha... Enfim... A décima peça, a qual não consegui terminar para hoje, é o Marc Shirt da Filles à Maman, um molde que usei há uns tempos para o meu filho. Na altura tornou-se uma das nossas t-shirts preferidas, assim que achei que estava na hora de voltar a fazer-lhe uma. Em breve, certamente. 

And guess what? I just realised that the picture above is wrong, I don't have 2 refashion pieces, I do have 3... oh this little head of mine!
Anyway... The 10th piece which I was not able to finish in time for today, was the Marc Shirt, a pattern by Filles à Maman that I once made for my boy. Back then it became one of our favorites, I thought it was about time to give it a try again. Pretty soon, I guess. 

Vejam só quantas pessoas participam desta vez? É imensa inspiração para vós, por isso não percam nenhum destes posts, há coisas bem giras para ver. Aproveitem!

Just look at how many people are taking part on this tour? So much inspiration for you, so don't miss anyone, there are pretty cool things out there. Enjoy!


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EDITADO* para adicinar links para os posts com os detalhes de cada peça:
EDITED* to add links to detailed posts on each piece:
* Janie Dress 
*Glacier Vest 
* Jalie´s 3244 Footed pajamas
*Hazel Top

2017-02-14

One Thimble Issue 14 Blog Tour

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Olá! Olá!Adivinhem quem está de volta? 
A edição digital One Thimble Magazine, pois claro, com o seu número 14, uma capa maravilha e com um conteúdo que nunca desilude. Sim, sim, é verdade, eu também estou de volta após tanto tempo sem dar notícias. Perdi a motivação para costurar há muito tempo. Aliás, fui perdendo-a aos poucos, como devem ter reparado. Depois, perdi também o hábito de cá vir partilhar as poucas coisas que fui fazendo, e o blog foi caindo em esquecimento. 
Mas estou cá, ainda não fui embora de vez, pelo contrário, quero muito voltar a estar mais presente, neste espaço que tanta coisa boa me tem trazido. 

Hello! Hello!Guess who's back?
The digital edition of the One Thimble Magazine, of course, with it's 14th number, an amazing cover and a never dissapointing content. Yeah, yeah, that's also true, I am back myself as well, after such a long time away. I lost my sewing mojo a long time ago. Actually, I've been losing it bit by bit for a while now, as you probably noticed. Then, I also lost the blogging mojo, I missed sharing the few things I made in between, and the blog was left behind for a while. 

Here I am though, I didn't go away yet for good, and I really want to be more present in the place that has given me so many good things. 


Como já disse a One Thimble está de volta com 10 novos moldes originais, para criança, mulher e acessórios. É difícil escolher apenas um projeto para fazer quando se olha para estes moldes. É tudo tão tentador, e na minha lista de coisas que um dia gostava mesmo de costurar já constam alguns deles... Thyme Vest da Paisley Roots, Loli Dress & Top da Bobkin Patterns, Amuse Boho Dress & Tunic da Winter Wear Designs e ainda achei imensa piada às capas (com 3 animais diferentes como opção) para os sacos de água quente, Wild Things Hottie Cover da Twig & Tale. 

As I already said, One Thimble is back with 10 new original patterns, either for kids, women and acessories. It is hard to pick just one project to make when you're looking at all of these. Everything looks quite tempting, and in my to do list I have added a few of them... the Thyme Vest by Paisley Roots, Loli Dress & Top by Bobkin Patterns, Amuse Boho Dress & Tunic by Winter Wear Designs and I also thought the Wild Things Hottie Cover by Twig & Tale was one adorable thing (it comes with 3 different animals options). 
 

Para já comecei com dois moldes, um para ela e um para ele. Confesso que os escolhi por me parecem rápidos de fazer, o que nesta fase em que tento voltar a costurar com mais regularidade e ganhar o entusiasmo de outrora, me pareceu uma excelente ideia. Além disso são ambos unisexo, o que para mim é calha bem e já vos digo porquê. Para ela escolhi as Justin Pants (Serger Pepper) e para ele o molde #113 (Thread Faction).

For now I started with two patterns, one for her and one for him. I confess I picked those two because they seemed quite quick to make, and I thought that would be a great choice since I am trying to get back to a regular sewing basis, trying to get as excited about it as I did before. Besides, they are both unisex, which is useful for me and I will tell you why in a bit. For her, I picked the Justin Pants (Serger Pepper) and for him the #113 pattern (Thread Faction). 


Comecemos por ela, que foi o primeiro que fiz também. As Justin Pants, da Serger Pepper, são umas calças confortáveis, tipo harem, estilo muito apreciado cá por casa. Frente e trás são compostas por duas peças, permitindo assim brincar com diferentes tecidos se desejado. Eu não o fiz, queria mantê-las o mais neutro possível. Com os bolsos podemos divertir-nos um pouco já que incluí várias opções. Podemos usar todas, algumas ou nenhumas, consoante o nosso gosto, a nossa necessidade ou vontade,... porque não?! As opções são: Bolsos embutidos nas laterais, bolsos aplicados à frente (os chamados patch pockets em inglês) e atrás; e ainda bolsos escondidos nas costuras das pernas.

Let's start with her, which was the first I sewed. The Justin Pants by Serger Pepper, are very comfortable, harem style pants, which is one we appreciate in our house. Front and back pieces are made out of two pieces each, allowing us to play with diffent fabrics if wanted. I didn't though, I wanted to keep mine as neutral as possible. We can have some fun with the pockets too, since it features a few options. We can use them all, just a few or none, according to our tastes or mood,... why not?! The possible options include: side seam pockets, front and back patch pockets and even some secret pockets hidden on the leg pieces. 


Um bocadinho por preguiça e despiste, acabei por aplicar apenas um dos bolsos de trás e os bolsos embutidos nas laterais, que lhe assentam neste momento, mais ou menos na altura dos joelhos. Confesso que não gostei muito, não achei funcional e ainda dá um ar estranho à miúda quando os veste. Mas pode ter sido também porque fiz as calças maiores do que o que ela veste, já que estou mesmo decidida a costurar peças que durem mais tempo por aqui. De qualquer forma, não será por isso que deixo de gostar do molde, muito pelo contrário. Dentro do estilo, gosto bastante, basta-me omitir estes bolsos em particular da próxima vez e acho que vou ficar muito satisfeita. Quanto ao bolso único a trás, estava tão empolgada a ver as minhas calças a ganharem vida que me esqueci do passo em que tinha de colocar os bolsos. Estavam prontos a aplicar, eu é que me esqueci... depois, optei só mesmo por um. 

I blame it on my lazyness and disarray, I ended up using only one of the back patch pockets and the side seam pockets, which are about her knees right now. I have to confess I didn't like it much, I didn't find them functional at all and it also gives the girl a weird look as she wears it. Of course it could also be because I made the pants a bit bigger than what she's wearing right now, since I am really focused on sewing pieces that can last a bit longer. Anyway, that's not a reason to make me not like this pattern, all the way around. I really like it, its style, I just might skip the side pockets next time and I'll be quite pleased. As for the back single pocket, it happened because I was so excited watching my pants getting alive I totally missed the step where I had to attach the pockets. They were both ready to attach, I just forgot to... then, I went with just one. 

Ela não é lá muito fã de usar sapatos em casa!! ahahaha
She's not a fan of wearing shoes inside!! ahahaha

Para ele fiz o molde #113 da Thread Faction. Eu sou fã da Liz, não é novidade nenhuma, e só de ver um molde dela, eu quis fazê-lo. Optei por fazer um tamanho maior para o meu pequeno também, e como ele é baixinho, acho que ficou bastante comprido, mas não me importo mesmo nada. Ele não o poderá vestir nos próximos meses de certeza, já que o tecido é fino e o frio não me parece que vá embora tão cedo. Eventualmente, ele crescerá até lhe ficar mesmo bom. 

For him I made the #113 pattern by Thread Faction. I am a fan of Liz, it's no big news here, and as soon I saw there was a pattern by her, I wanted to try it. I chose to make a bigger size for him too. Since he's rather short, it's a bit too long on him, but that's fine. He won't be wearing it for the next couple of months anyway, the fabric is a light one and the cold weather seems to be here to last for a little longer. Eventually, this boy will grow into it. 


O romper é bem simples, o molde composto por 3 peças apenas. Se procuram uma peça rápida de construir, esta é ideal. É muito prático de vestir e despir também, mesmo com botões só a enfeitar, que nem é o caso dos meus, pois escolhi colocar umas molas coloridas, mas que nem preciso abrir, acabam por ser mais decorativas. Vermelhas de um lado e azuis do outro. Procurei escolher os mais parecidos aos dinossauros. Já agora a blusa que veste tinha eu feito para a irmã. 

The romper is quite simple, the pattern has 3 pieces only. If you are looking for a quick sew, this one is perfect. It's so easy to put it on and off of your kids, even with the fake buttons, which is not the case, since I went with two colourful snaps at each strap, but they're not being used anyway, they turn out to be decorative too. Red at one side, and blue at the other. I tried to chose the most similar to the dinos. By the way, he's wearing a shirt I had made for his sister. 


Mais uma vez, temos um estilo tipo harem que adoramos, como já referi acima. O meu acabamento nas pernas não está propriamente acabado. O molde diz para dobrarmos e coser com uns pontinhos à mão ou mesmo à máquina, mas tenho que ser sincera, como a ele ainda lhe fica tão comprido, estou tentada a fazer uma bainha simples e usar comprido mesmo. No entanto precisava de tirar as fotos para este post, assim que dobrei só e deixei para decidir mais tarde. Claro que com ele - que nunca pára - as dobras acabaram por ficar desiguais. 

Here we have, again, another harem style item, which we love, as mentioned above. My finishings at the hems aren't actually finished. The pattern tells us to fold and add a few hand stitches or even machine stitches to keep it in place, but honestly, this is so long for my little one that I've been considering just a regular hem and assume it as pants. I needed to have some photos taken though, so I just folded them and left it to decide later. Of course he messed it right away - he never stops - and they look quite ugly on these photos. 

Ainda nem acredito que ele se portou tão bem para as fotos e até aproveitou o momento. Riu, fez pose, enfim... está um crescido!
I still can't believe he behaved so well, and even enjoyed the moment. He laughed, posed, and so... such a big boy!

Já vos falei dos moldes, mas há mais. A One Thimble não é uma revista só de moldes, com 256 páginas, tem muito mais. Para além de nos inspirar ainda vem cheia de artigos que nos proporcionam umas boas horas de leitura, com os quais aprendemos sempre mais um pouco ou aperfeiçoamos técnica que já conhecemos. Além disso, podemos também conhecer pessoas interessantíssimas. 

I told you about the patterns so far, but there's more. One Thimble is not all about the patterns, there's so much more in its 256 pages. Besides inspiring us it is full of great articles that will keep us happily reading for hours, always teaching us something new, or at least sharing tips to help us improve techniques we already knew. It's a great way to get to know super interesting people too. 

Como parte da estrutura da revista, temos as colunas habituais, as colaborações especiais, e temas sobre o negócio "artesanal" ou feito à mão. Dentro do primeiro que refiro gostei particularmente do artigo "Sew Giving: What does sewing give to you?". Depois de vários anos a costurar e a blogar sobre isso, este artigo levou-me a meditar também em tudo o que ganhei com a costura e fez-me muito bem perceber que não foi pouco. Interessaram-me também a entrevista à Candice Ayala, uma blogger que admiro bastante. O artigo sobre os têxteis orgânicos foi útil e o tutorial para cobrir as molas de plástico com tecido foi uma boa dica. Uso a mesmo técnica para forrar botões normais e nunca me tinha lembrado de o fazer com as molas. Para terminar, todos os artigos sobre negócios pequenos, de artigos feitos à mão me parecem de relevante interesse, já que nunca escondi que apesar de nunca chegar a ir para a frente, sempre tive vontade de ter o meu.

As part of the magazine's structure, there are the regular columns, special features, and handmade business articles. In the first one, I especially enjoyed the "Sew giving: what does sewing give to you?" article. After several years sewing and blogging about it, this made me meditate on everything I got from sewing and it was nice to realise it was much. I was also happy to read Candice Ayala's interview, since I admire her work so much. The "Organic Textiles" article was quite useful and the "how to cover plastic snaps with fabric" one was a nice tip. I use the same technique to cover up regular buttons, but have never thought about doing that to snaps. To finish, every single article about the handmade business was a bonus for me, as I've always wanted to start my own little business, although I haven't yet. 






2016-11-15

One Thimble #13

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Vêm as duas peças acima?! São dois dos moldes que fazem parte da 13º edição da revista digital One Thimble, a mesma que vos apresentei aqui e aqui e que acabou de sair e vale a pena espreitarem. 

See those two pieces above?! They are two of the patterns from the 13th edition of One Thimble, a digital magazine I shared with you before, as here and here. It was just realised and it's worth a look. 


Para começar, mostro-vos a pochete. O molde é Sakuro Clutch da Little Moo Designs. Confesso que o molde é bem mais interessante do que esta que eu fiz, com uma aplicação super gira. Andava a precisar de uma bolsa para o meu netbook, mas nunca mais me decidia a fazer uma, porque sinceramente não tenho propriamente dedicado tempo algum às costuras. Quando penso nisso, fico um bocadinho triste, mas são fases, e a vida vai acontecendo com outras prioridades, ou necessidades. 

To start, here's a clutch. It is the Sakuro Clutch pattern, by Little Moo Designs. I confess, the pattern is much more interesting than this one I am showing you. I was needing a bag for my netbook for a while, but I never got around to actually make one, because I haven't spent much time sewing lately. When I think about it, I get a bit sad, but there are fases, and life happens with other priorities and needs. 


Tão pouco consegui arranjar a quinquilharia necessária para fazer a pochete como no molde, e isso apenas me motivou mais a simplificar e fazer o que realmente necessitava. Gosto de olhar para além do óbvio em cada molde que uso, e ajustá-lo a mim. O tamanho é ideal para o meu netbook, e fiquei muito satisfeita, claro.

I couldn't find the proper hardware for this pattern and that was a good motivation to simplify and make what I really needed. I like to see beyond every pattern I use, and adjust it to me. The size was just perfect for my netbook and I was quite pleased, of course. 


Adoro o tecido (exterior) que usei. Tenho-o há vários anos e só tinha usado um bocadinho até aqui para fazer outra clutch, que já nem tenho (uma amiga gostou tanto dela que a ofereci). Já nem sei onde o comprei. O tecido rosa faz parte dos restos de uma forra de sofá que fiz no ano passado. O botão, lindo por sinal, creio que veio num molhe de botões que comprei num mercado de velharias. Fica ou não fica bem?

I love this fabric (the exterior). I have it for years and had used it only once in a small portion to make another clutch, that I don't even own anymore (a friend liked it so much I gave it to her). I don't even know where I bought it anymore. The pink fabric was a scrap left from sofa cover I made last year. I got the button on a thrift market with a bunch of them, and it's beautiful by the way. Does it, or does it not look sogood here?


E agora que já vos falei da bolsa, toca a mostrar a peça que tanto eu como a miúda gostámos mais. O molde é o Orbis Skinny Harem Pants da Sofilantjes. Já conhecia a designer, gostei do molde mal o vi e realmente não desiludiu. O bonus do moldo é tanto dar para rapazes como raparigas, já que tenho ambos. Vai dos 12M aos 12A, e fiquei cheia de pena dos 12 anos só me servirem quando se trata de blusas ou vestidos, mas ainda pensei em ajustar e fazer umas para mim.

And now that I have told you about the bag, I am up to tell you about our (my girl's and mine) fave piece. The pattern is Orbis Skinny Harem Pants by Sofilantjes. I already knew the designer, loved the pattern as soon as I saw it and it didn't disappoint. The bonus is that it is a good pattern either for girls and boys, since I have both. It goes from size 12M to size 12, and I felt quite sad that size 12 only fits me when it comes to tops or dresses, although I considered adjusting this and make myself a pair. 


Para a minha miúda, escolhi fazer o tamanho 6 anos apesar dela vestir atualmente o tamanho 5. Queria que as calças durassem um pouco mais, porque todos nós, com filhos sabemos o quão depressa eles crescem, mas a verdade é que não ficou tão grande como pensei que fosse ficar. Tem sim espaço para crescer, mas veste muito bem agora também.

I chose making my daughter a size 6 although she's wearing a 5 at the moment. I wanted to make this last a little longer, because, you know if you have kids, that they grow out of their clothes quite quickly, but it's not as big as I thought it'd be. It does have room to grow, but it's pretty wearable already. 


Acho imensa piada ao bolso, super original, começa à frente e vai até atrás. O pai cá de casa perguntou se as calças não estavam vestidas ao contrário quando as viu, isso fez-me rir. Homens! O tecido (principal) usado foi-me oferecido pela mesma leitora que me ofereceu os tecidos (e mais!!!) que usei nos modelos que fiz na última tour de lançamento da OT. Não foi planeado, só me apercebi do fato ao escrever este post. O tecido dos detalhes, já o tinha também há muito tempo... é um bocadinho duro mas tem uma ótima elastecidade.

I really dig the pocket, it is super original, starting at the front and ending at the back. Dad thought the pants were put on the wrong way when he saw them, that made me laugh. Men! the (main) fabric was gifted to me by the same reader that gave me the fabrics (and more!!!) that I used in the pieces sewn for the latest OT tour. I didn't plan it, and only noticed this as I was writing this post. The fabric I used for the details was in my stash for a while too... it is a bit stiff but has a great stretch. 


Optei por colocar 5 botões pequeninos, e bem simples, na falta de ter algo melhor para usar. Com tantos que tenho, parece sempre faltar o ideal para certas peças. Para compensar a falta de originalidade na escolha dos botões, tentei fazer algo diferente na forma como preguei os mesmos. Eu gostei, e vocês?

I went for 5 small and quite simple buttons, due to the fact that I didn't have anything else better to use. I have a huge stash and it always seems like the right one is missing when it comes to some pieces. To make up for the lack of originality on my button choices, I tried to make something different in the way I attached them. I liked it, did you too? 


E pronto, já sabem como é! Seguem os links para os blogs que participam deste tour. Aproveitem para se deliciarem com o desfile de criações, com todos os moldes disponíveis na revista.

And well, you know it already! Here are the links for all the blogs taking part in this tour. Enjoy yourself as you check out all of the pieces made out of all the patterns available with the magazine. 

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2015-02-01

Girls BundleUp Tour

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I am one of the latest bloggers joining the BundleUp tour, so, I guess by now, you've already seen all the patterns in the bundle and have probably get yours too. If not, or if you don't even know what I'm talking about, let me tell you. This is a bundle sell of 11 patterns at a fraction of the cost, in this case especially designed for girls. The more patterns you buy, the more you save. 


Today I get to tell you about three patterns included in this bundle. I was a (happy) tester for two of them, and I did get the third one for free for this tour, but all opinions are my own.

Phresh Blazer by Winter Wear Designs
Let me start with the first one I tested, and let me tell you, one of my favourite patterns ever!!! It was so hard to keep it secret after I did my first (test). I have discovered, as I was putting clothes up in her closet, that I love to sew outerwear for my girl. So it's no surprise that I love this pattern so much. This is the cutest little girls blazer, sizes 1-14, and there are many options to make it your style. It is fitted, long or 3/4 sleeves, gathered or straight sleeve, with or without ruffles on the back (the most adorable feature I know, I skipped them for this one but have done them in the first blazer - which I will be blogging about soon). With or without welt flap pockets. Pattern recommends fabric with some stretch, but you can really use any fabric, just size it up one number. The first blazer I made was a 2T, but it turned out too tight on my little miss because she - apparently - grew in a few weeks since I had measured her. For this one, because I was using a not so stretchy faux leather, I went with size 4 and it's great. I did the straight, 3/4 sleeves option here, and I added the pockets too. The colour blocking on this one is my own, I refashioned leftovers from a coat and it wasn't enough so I had to grab another coat to finish, which was already cut, but it was a different colour though. I didn't have enough of any of these two to make the sleeves one colour only, so I had to get creative and added a band to each sleeve, and prayed that it would work. For the facings I used the same fabric I used for the pants, and I used a black homemade satin bias tape. Because the faux leather doesn't fray, I didn't bother to finish my edges. Little miss loved it too. When I was laying down the clothes for her to put them on, she realised there were two new mommy mades so she asked me "Are we taking pictures, mom?". I couldn't help but smile. 


Freestyle Harem Pants by EYMM
After testing the blazer, the chance to test the pants came along. As soon as I read "harem" pants, I jumped at the oportunity and was so glad I was picked. It was a pattern that I was really missing in my stash. I love the harem pants look, either on my kids or myself, and the only pattern of the same style I had didn't go many sizes up. This one goes from NB to 18T and includes a 18" doll size too. How great is that to get your daughter and doll matching?! And if you are petite as I am, you can even make a pair for yourself too. Actually, I got the bug of making either this or the blazer (or even both) for myself. Who knows?! Anyway, there are 3 lenght options for this: pant, capri or short. You can also do a regular hem, add elastic or use a cuff. There are pleats on the front. The waist band has two options too, one straight or curved on front. Two rows of elastic on the back (in my size, other sizes might have more). I opted for the pant lenght, elastic hem and curved waistband, which is something I love. I didn't use interfacing in this one but I might next time. This is a size 3T and the fit is spot on. I used a vintage satin from my stash. It was there for years and it was given to me by my MIL. I wasn't sure about this fabric print ever since, but because of the drape I tried it on. I wasn't sure at first, but I guess I've learnt to like it. Honest opinions, please?!
Ps - if you'd like to get a version with pockets, click here for a tutorial. 


For the photoshoot we used her new boots which she loved, and we styled the outfit with a rtw shirt, a handmade beret my mom made her (I have a matching one =D), and a scarf I made her, out of leftovers from a previous refashion. It was actually made a long time ago, but I have never blogged about it.


"Adeline" Knit Ruffled Cardigan, Top and Dress by Foo Foo Threads 
I've said this many times before, I know, but I am saying it again. I am not a very ruffly person. I like them here and there, but most of the times I avoid ruffles. When I first saw the "Adeline" pattern though, I was sure I wanted to sew this up, because I saw the potential beyond the ruffles. Hence, my non-ruffled-at-all version of this pattern. The "Adeline" comes with multiple options, and you can make a cardigan (hello!), a drop waist dress or a top with it, with an adorable peter pan collar. As for the sleeves, you can make them gathered, long (with or without ruffles) or short, and even sleeveless. It ranges from size 0-3M to 10Y. It is meant for knit fabrics and the bodice is lined.


For my own, I choose to make a cardigan and I skipped the lining in this one because it was already a sort of heavy knit. It is a refashioned piece too, of course. I used a woman's sized shirt to make it. For the collar, I also used a little piece I had left from another recent refashion for the boy. When asked what she liked best, contrasting collar, or the same fabric, my daughter picked the contrasting, so grey up it is. I used bias tape made out of the same fabric to finish the front pieces and also the collar inside. I opted to add only one button on top to close it instead of a full row of them. I like it this way.


Little miss wasn't so much in the mood for a photoshoot this time. Dad and I both tried to take some nicer shoots but even ourselves, we weren't feeling very inspired. Perhaps because the weather is changing again and a very cold wind was coming. This time we used a rtw shirt and handmade shorts, a refashion from 2013 (and yes, they still fit all along).

It was a pleasure for me to follow up and be part of this tour. Here's a list of everyone who has been blogging about the patterns in the bundleUp. Believe me there have been great things shown, you don't want to miss all the great work from this talented ladies. 

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