Sew Together 2026

When I did the pocket, I realized fabric choice makes a huge impact on the ruffles. They are double thickness, not cut on the bias, and then gathered to half their length. The pattern calls for linen, probably 3-5oz range. I used muslin, and gathering it to double (half the original length) makes it VERY thick, and even stiff. Rayon challis probably isn't as much of a problem. I cut back on the length for the pocket, and it is STILL pretty stiff. I'm going to try various things on the hem ruffle, but a more standard amount of gather is 1.5 rather than 2, so I will be using that as a starting point. I don't mind this being a little quirky, but I do want to like it when it's done, and I don't think the original design intent was for the ruffle to be stiff. Hope thi…

Finished my vest and im really happy with the way it turned out. I used a heavy flannel for the outer fabric, one of my last purchases at Joanne Fabric.. 😕( I

really miss Joanne’s)…..and a cotton from hobby lobby for the lining and binding.. I made my own binding which was quite a process but it turned out great.. and I love learning something new with each challenge.. I made a winter weight Hanbok vest but today it is 83 in Northern Nevada., so I will make a lightweight linen vest soon.. !

What fabric are ya'll using for the March sew? Could I do a cotton version? I was thinking about maybe quilting a vest. But I wonder if that is just too weird. Not sure how I would even do that.

Sharon :)

I better get in-VEST-ing in this months sewing challenge. 😅

Here are the photos of my finished makes. I also made a head band to match the lounge set.

So happy with my fit. These are my wearable muslin pair. It is a lot of work and time but well worth the time. I made these from a jersy cotton top sheet. The curling was insane so I use a ton of pins to manage . I made a 4X and I'm 5'2.

Hi, you guys! It's time to talk about the February challenge, the Closet Core "Core Tee".

The lovely people at iSeeFabric.com have partnered with me to offer you guys a code for your fabric. From now through February 28th, get free shipping on any order with the code FREESHIPHEM.

I'll be using this exact fabric: https://iseefabric.com/products/slub-jersey-100-cotton

I'll also be extending my tee into a dress so stay tuned for my fit and alterations video to learn more about that.

Leave all your questions for this project in the comments below or create a new post! Looking foward to sewing together again this month!

Finnally got the PDF together. Did all the adjustments. I cut a 4x I did not have to many adjustments to the pattern. I mesured the papper pattern and compared them to my measurements. I was pleasently surprised because usually I have to make tons of adjustments as a plus size petite woman. I did cut off 6 inches the bottom. I may plut a casing and elastic on the hem at the ankle. I decide to make my first pair from a tee-shirt top sheet as a wearable muslin. My fashion fabric is this red french terry sweatshirt fabric. Medium wieght with 35% streatch. I used a pants panter that I adjusted to compare for fit.

Ta da! Here they are! These are my finished Dash Pants. I made up a straight size L based on my measurements. I used the Ultra Plush Double Brushed Organic Cotton Fleece fabric from Stylemaker.

These pants were a feat of perseverance, but I'm glad I stuck it out! I tried to deviate from the instructions and ended up having a tough time sewing through all the layers of thick fabric to attach the waistband. I ended up unpicking the whole band and sticking to the tutorial. I also chose substituted a 1" elastic so I could thread it through easier.

Overall, I'm happy with my pants. They're really soft and cozy- they feel like my Labubu!

I didn't pick a fabric with 30% stretch so my pants don't go over my hips...The legs are way too big but the waist won't go over my hips. It's okay I'll use the fabric for my grandson in some pattern. If I find enough time today I'll make another pair. It's an easy pattern and fast to make with a serger. I don't have any material that would be great for this pattern but do have some stretchy materials that will do. I'll wear them for Pajama pants so that will be fine. Hope everyone else got theirs done.

Just stumbled upon this challenge yesterday. This looks like so much fun. I'm hoping I can catch up.

For fabric how do I know if it's 30% stretch

Hi there, here is the fabric I found for the sweatpants. I got it at a recycling shop that specialises in sewing supplies. It's a tubular jersey with a fluffy backing, and although I'm not exactly sure what it's made from, it seems similar enough to some RTW jogging bottoms I have to be a poly-cotton mix like those are. So I suppose I should be gentle with the iron temperature for that reason. Apart from that, I'm also wondering how my "new-to-me" machine is going to like the fluffy side, and the stretch...

I purched this medium wieght sweatshirt fabric from Gaffney Fabrics in my home city Philadelphia PA. I like to Support local businesses when I can.

10washed and prep'd my fabric. I'm using a sweatshirt fabric with a nice drape in a deep red color. I want to make the set however I short about a yard of fabri so I may dig back ing to my stash and get something that mactches the wieght of this fabric for the pockets, waits band and cuffs. Even though these are 'FREE' patterns . They coast much mor then triditional commercial patterns. It cost me $34 to print my pattern AO and the instructions. The A4 size would have cost $23 plus the coast of tape and time to tape . All before grading and cutting out the pattern. I'm a size 4X ( plus I have to add a little papper to the hips) . So not exactly free.

I finished my Dash pants tonight and I really like them, I used a lightweight waffle knit I found at Hobby Lobby. I chose the high waisted 1.5 “ elastic band. Very comfortable.. I would like to make another pair soon.