plaid – kelly hogaboom

more about plaids!

January 31, 2016

by kellyhogaboom sewing journal

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So! Today one of my online sewing groups is finishing up a shirtmaking module as helmed by David Page Coffin, shirtmaker extraordinaire and author of two shirt construction books (here, and here). I finished my version of a menswear shirt several days ago, and yesterday took a few pictures (OK more like a dozen). I also wanted to drop a few plaid-sewing tips here as I find myself more and more excited about working with plaids; you can read a bit more about the pattern in my pattern review.

Mustard-Plaid Car Coat

December 13, 2015

by kellyhogaboom sew-a-long sewing journal

My top five favorite things about this Mustard-Plaid Car Coat:

1. I made it from yardages donated to me: both the shell fabric (a plaid constructed with a knit backing), and the interlining (a polyester fleece). The only bits I purchased were the thread, interfacing, snaps, and jersey lining. Upcycling BOOM!

2. The quilted lining (pictures below), which make it so soft and cozy!

3. The build of the coat itself: it has a lovely one-piece collar design I’ve not worked with in any other pattern. Just gorgeous!

4. My plaid matching (top notch!) – matching at front, sleeve, and cuff – and also back-collar, yoke, and back. I was wearing a (certain name-brand) plaid shirt today, which sets a retail price for simple plaid shirts at $100 to $200. They’re plaid-matching has nothing on mine!

5. My double-welt pockets. I’ve been working on my own method for these pockets and I am getting it down. Beautiful and sturdy!

glad I live in a world where there are Octobers

October 15, 2014

by kellyhogaboom dailies export sewing journal

It is getting seriously Halloween up in this here

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Seriously: these little ghoulish dolls (made by a friend; bought as gifts) are excellent). Like:

They are slaying me!

I’ve been making stuff for myself, too. Some tights:

Making the perfect-fit tight is pretty challenging. I have discovered my ankles and knees are slim, and my calves and thighs are full. These pair were my third try but I am getting it down!

My ladyfriend B. sent us a care package – including some Cotton + Steel fat quarters. DROOOLLness:

Remember this skeleton thread holder my daughter drew a while back? He’s back on duty – holding my hair products.