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So from the look of things we are going to be doing the blue polka dot dress, #The Modcloth Sew Along. I agree with cherries on the voting and all but it's going to be a tad awkward due to the fact that fashion being spontaneous n all, changes and we might love different stuff at different points in time so creating a project schedule for a whole year might not fly cos we might have to change two or more projects.

Now back to the December sew along, good thing the dress isn't complicated or time consuming cos I have an unbelievable schedule and so pressed for time and Tutorials have to be completed by month end or thereabout.
For those who haven't sent in their previous work (me inclusive) we would have a review towards the beginning of January right from the Sika sew along to the December sew along.

There's a major change I'll be making here- for the blue polka dot dress, I won't be doing a tie as I prefer a scallop collar.(same white contrast, but the edges would be scallop shaped and there wouldn't be a tie on mine) It's the same basic process so those who want the tie thingy won't feel left out as I'll go through that as well.
D get ur fabrics ready people. Measurements and sewing materials for the sew along would be posted tomorrow ( December 2)

@simbiat- ur dress looks pretty, well done! I notice the right shoulder looks wider and a bit higher than the left although u don't know if its just your posture. And then if you could take up the length of the dress a little I think it would be more flattering.
This is a really good effort and I'm so proud of you all.
One last thing, remember to notch your princess seams to avoid puckering, and next time make you sleeve with an interfacing- it looks neater than the hem seams.

A sleeve tutorial would be put together subsequently. You aren't the only one who's asked! Lots of mails have come in asking that same question :-)

That should do....don't want to over clog this space!

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So I'm posting my photos and thought to select simple pieces as I'd like to engage more of beginners and people who are relatively new to sewing so they don't feel left out or frustrated by complex pieces.

marylandcakes: Hi all, i just stumbled on this thread today. Lovely thread.
My question is about fabric types. Can you use viscose strech material to sew an evening dress? or what are the best kind of materials amongst this list (satin,chiffon, viscose) Thanks in advance.

U can actually use all three fabrics u've mentioned for ur evening gowns.

Hello guys- @ efosa, yes photos for the november sew along can be sent in. Thnx for ur devotion :-)
Ps. Photos should be of simple/minimalistic pieces either dresses, tops or skirts cos as u know already, this is november the 14th

EFOSA VAL: its not side seam its the mid seam

And thanks to all for you beautiful comments.

Onarri dear we dey wait your go ahead o.how things with you.

Thnx dearie- I'm doing great though a lot to attend to. As for a 'go ahead' we'l wait a week fr pics to b sent in and then begin voting for the november sewalong. Since we'l hav btw 2 weeks for november we would hav to something totally simple and quick to carry out as for the second jacket I'v decided to create a tutorial on that on my blog when I get a bit settled.

EFOSA VAL: Pictures of my sleeve, explanation follows soon.

Lovely illustration efosa- thumbs up.
I'm trying to find out if it's the way d pic was taken or not but does the two-piece sleeve look straight? it doesn't seem to slant inwards approaching the cuffs @ d end of the sleeves.

CelebrityP: Will get linen,later in d evening,Efosa do comment on my work, am a learner o

Ur doing great learner or no :-) ur work's gr8 although I c a few things I'l like to correct one of which is ur sleeve cap. It's really narrow. Try making ur downward slant begin @ about 4 inches from ur center fold giving a wider 'S' shape.

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goforwardagu: @Efosa u have done soooooooooooooo well in this sew along.u are indeed a good teacher.

i dont have pictures to upload becos am waiting for the other jacket wit the lapel.hope it will still be taught

@Onnari please forgive us but remember people also voted for the exclamation jackets

we are waiting for u or efosa for that one too.

thanks to both of you for sharing your knowledge

Yes the xclamations jacket actually got the winning vote but from the look of things it can't me made this month(october) anumore and would have to be shifted forward.

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EFOSA VAL: onnari dear, so nice of you to come by,how have u been ?

Am not too surprised that they are not uploading their pictures the truth is jacket making is harder than some regular dresses. . Even at my fashion school i dont teach jackets to beginners ( pls guys no offence ment) the reason is that they need to know the basics before going to advanced stuffs. Infact this is partly why i selected the orange jacket to make first coz it seamed easy to me to explain to an online audience onlike the other that had concealed zipper pockets, roll collar,and option of band or bandless rist so
I suggest we do more simple styles on next editions for fun. Just my thought thou,i am open to suggestions o.

Now this no change anything o. I shall still finish my jacket sleeve for those who can

Yeah- jackets r more complicated but @ least they are participating so pics of their work ought to be sent in. Even fabric pics havnt been uploaded @ all, haba!
It spices things up all in all...

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Noone seems to be uploading their work pics- @Efosa I guess u should chill till they do, I mean efosa's putting in time from a busy schedule for this n none of u guys r encouraging her or the thread with ur uploads.
Pls guys, not only questions shld be uploaded, photos should be uploaded as well- don't wait till u have a complete jacket. Send in ur fabric photos, work in process photos and the like!

GOod job guys,efosa u r a darling:-) people try to upload pics of ur work in progress so the thread is more interesting n so efosa n other participants can c what ur doing ok?

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Please do not derail this thread. Try to stay on topic and contribute or don't post @ all. Thnx

Gd mrning ppl,hope u having a good week?
I'm afraid I hav a bit of disappointing news. Something just came up n so I can't 100percent participate in this month's sewalong due to my busy schedule.tried so hard to make it work but ts just too inconveniencing @ this time as my attention is needed in other places as well.
I would like to delegate the exercise to Efosa-glad u'r back dear, although I'll DEFINITELY b on standby to give tips and assistance @ intervals cos I honestly can't be totally absent.
Thanks guys for understanding.
Have a gr8 day ahead.
Ps- welcome to new participants! glad to have u back Efosa, congrats on ur show :-) pls u cn begin instructing this exercise as soon as ts convenient fr u. Thx.
I can be reached here: thatssewnaija@gmail.com

Pics of my project would be shared with u guys subsequently- before the exercise comes to an end.

VPL!!!(Visible Panty lines) !!!!!

toluh: this is my fabric for the jacket.

Ds is kampala ryt? Lovely

Er underscore- we r done voting....

Aww- sorry dearies. Just nid to tie up loose ends.
I'v begun putting the first post together and would upload any time frm now.
Lol @ cherries #boasting bout the jacket!
First off, let me type out measurements needed:
Shoulder
Bust
Apex
Armhole
Bodice length
Empire
Waistline
Sleeve length
Sleeve cuffs(biceps,wrist,as well as ur three quarter cuff I.e underneath ur elbows)
Hips/abdomen

Ps- I'm using another ankara,and might alter a few parts on mine buh it wouldn't affect the class. don't blame me. I'm spontaneous like d@ *grin

Pls help- I cnt seem to download ep 1 on o2tvseries.com I keep getting error messages...

Varies frm 150,000 , 400,000naira to as much as 900000naira

U can fix it either by concealing the zipper @ both sides with ur fabric or directly on top of ur fabric. Would send photos of both closures mrow.

@zaliya- wld get back t u shortly.

What sort of zip are you using?

Here it is - hope u like!

Hello all-
I've made up my mind on what fabric I'll be using for this sew along and would be sharing shortly.
The first post for the sew along would be uploaded this weekend.
You can shaRe ur pics as well as any other questions u might have before then.