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True Bias Riley overalls. Straight size 30 with 1….

True Bias Riley overalls. Straight size 30 with 1.5 inch total crotch extensions. Heavy cotton twill. Looking forward to wearing these when it eventually warms up. Did all 60+ instructions. It is a lot of work, but worth it. Will reduce bib size and shorten straps next time, but no other changes needed. Just wearing these makes me feel younger. Really pushing my comfort zone with these short overalls, but in a good direction. The Riley 14-20 goes to max waist 59.5” and 61.5” hips. #sewover50plus #rileyoveralls #punkfrockers #pfstretchyourself

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Just finished this Cashmerette Stanton Hoodie. Too…

Just finished this Cashmerette Stanton Hoodie. Took a Zoom class with Sarah Joiner through Pintuck and Purl shop. Graded size 20 chest, 28 waist, 30 hips, and 26 full bicep sleeve. A bit tricky to grade, but I have super comfy hoodie which fits but I am not drowning in it. Sweatshirt fleece with cotton spandex scraps for lining. OESD embroidery from their Sashiko Reflections collection. #cashmerettestanton #pintuckandpurl #oesdembroidery #sewover50plus #curvysewingcollective

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CARGO PANTS for the over 50 plus size person! Here…

CARGO PANTS for the over 50 plus size person! Here is my round 3 entry for Pattern Review’s 2023 Sewing Bee Round 3. These are the Mitchell Trousers pattern from Closet Core Patterns, with some minor modifications. Along with adding some fun cargo pockets, I added ankle straps and cinching at the bottom hem, to allow me to tame the wide leg and add some wow, giving me 3 looks in one. The fit on these pants is amazing without elastic, while still being comfortable standing, sitting, and moving. 3 pockets are included, slash, cargo, and welt. I also went with belt buckles for accent. It is an intermediate sewing pattern, but worth all the work! Sold in two size ranges with upper size range 14-32 supporting 53” waists and 63” hips. I made a mix of size 26 in front and size 28 in back, shortened leg by 4”, and 1” extensions to front and back crotch. My measurements are ever changing which makes the adjustable waist so perfect. #patternreview #sewover50plus #punkfrockers #pflegcages #closetcorepatterns

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Round Two entry for Pattern Review’s annual s…

Round Two entry for Pattern Review’s annual sewing bee contest. The challenge was to make a garment that the collar is the predominant feature. I used pin tucks and hem stitching on linen to create my own textile, which I used to make the V neck sailor collar. It is Folkwear’s Patterns Metro Middy Blouse. I used lightweight linen, Wing needle, twin needles, foot 46C on my Bernina sewing machine, Aqua Mesh Plus stabilizer from OESD, and Isacord Embroidery thread. #patternreview #sewingbee2023 #folkwearpatterns #berninausa #oesdembroidery #isacordthread