June/July 2015: Koos Infinity Scarf Challenge

This was the challenge from Sue. B:

"The article which inspired me is in Threads Magazine , January 2012, number 158, pages 70-74. 

This is the challenge:

You are to create a the Koos Loop infinity scarf following the printed directions.

You are to use a base fabric and at least two more different  fashion fabric strips which are to be edged or finished in some fashion.  From here on, the trims and extra fabrics are up to you to use or not. 

The finished scarf is for you and should be made to co-ordinate with something in your wardrobe: a coat, dress, jacket, sweater, blouse etc. This makes your fabric choices very important. Please bring a photo, or the garment to model  and explain your methods  at the next meeting.

You may alter the dimensions of the scarf to suit your finished look.

It is up to you to make this rather simple ( maybe not, I have not tried it yet)) accessory a challenge to your skills by the use of fabric, fabric manipulation, finishing techniques,or another method which is unfamiliar to you!!!!!"

Here are the results:

Jan

Katherine

Sue T.

Marge

And The Winner:

Sue B.

Some of the spiral seams are still being stitched and will be added later. 

April/ May 2015: Prints Mixing Challenge Results

This challenge, issued by Katherine, was to mix at two or more prints in the same garment.

Jan 

Jan used 4 different prints and Vogue 9079.
Beautiful job!

Marge

Fun PJ's for a fun night up north?

Brenda

Brenda used more then a few different fabrics and a lot of techniques.
The pattern is Kayla Kennington's Angel Top.

Carol

Carol layered two sheer fabrics...

...then used a plaid for the binding.
Simplicity 3786

Sue T.

Susan used three prints, plus some faux leather for her unique vest.

She used a Sandra Betzina pattern.

Katherine

The Textile Studio's Santa Monica Tee in 3 ITY knits.

Sue B

Sue also used a selection of knits for her top.

The pattern is Vogue 8793. It uses zipper tape for trim at the neck.

Kathy

Inspired by a shirt she saw in a magazine, Kathy used  a print,
 a solid, a stripe and McCalls 6124.

Pretty button placket and collar.

Cynthia

The winner! Cynthia dug deep and made
 two pairs of PJ pants and two tops, plus a little bag.

I hope she still has some fabric left in her stash!

July/August 2014: Pockets Challenge Results

The challenge this time was to make a type of pocket you have never made before on any garment or purse. Jan was the issuer of this challenge so we'll start with her:

Jan

Jan used  Mary Tilton's Vogue 9035 pattern.

As you would expect from a Marcy Tilton pattern,  it has very interesting details.

Sue T.

 Once again, were are amazed Susan's productivity. She finished 3 projects:

A hanging bedside pouch.

Hanging shoe storage.

And these beautiful embroidered exterior hanging pockets
 she added to a RTW sweater.

Sue B.

Sue sewed a pocket with a circular opening.

Big Surprise! It's teal!!!

Hem detail.

Marge

Marge made pillowcases for her granddaughters with secret pockets on the inside
perfect for little girl's lost teeth or other treasures.

Cynthia

Cynthia's cute summer jacket.

It's actually two pockets: the patch pocket is open from the top and the welt from the front.

Brenda, Kathy and Sue L. couldn't make it to the meeting

and Carol and Katherine didn't make anything. Yet.

See you all in September at Nino's. Remember, this is not a regular meeting due to the Expo.

May/June 2014 Challenge: Art Challenge Results

 This challenge was to create a sewing project that was influenced by a traditional discipline of art.

Carol 

 Carol's pencil drawing of her neighbor's poppies

Color added

Pieced home-dec fabric

The finished poppies. They will be placed on a green background for a wall hanging.

Susan T.

Susan painted and stitched a floral embellishment for this straw purse.

She added some paint inside too!

Cynthia

Cynthia made these dimensional biscuits....

to embellish this jacket.

Marge

Marge loves nature. She used turkey feathers from her place up north in this landscape.

 Kathy

Kathy made some lovely flowers using Martha Stewart templates...

for her garden complete with dragonfly lights!

Jan

Jan was inspired by this article (Quilting Arts #64)...

to make this peachy peach.  She is planning a framed grouping.

Sue B.

Sue used this image as her inspiration

She rust dyed, then over dyed and stenciled this silk yardage. We can't wait to see what she makes with it!

Brenda

Brenda started with an idea from the Pattern Magic book

She drafted an oval version of the pattern... 

and added embroidered shells in the middle

you can see the depth better here.

She did this too--its the same technique Jan used--and since she completed two projects:

Brenda gets the over-achiever of the month award!!!!

Katherine

I was inspired by graffiti and architecture....

to create this fabric collage. More at my blog Room for Sewing.

This was a busy month. We deserve a break. See you in July at Sue B's.