Welmoed's Sewing Projects for 2002
Mission Band Costumes for Guys and Dolls
February 2002
The patterns for these costumes were generated using Wild Ginger's Tailor Made software. I drafted three rough sizes: small, medium and large. The jackets had a mock button closure; they were held together with velcro.
The process was done in three stages: a design shell made of sewable pattern drafting paper, fitting samples done with sheeting, and the final outfit made of a medium-weight cotton. The whole project required close to 35 yards of 45" fabric; I was lucky to find it at Wal-Mart, of all places, and at less than $2 per yard.
Here is Ian trying on the first pass of the design shell.
More Mission Band Costume Pictures Here!!
Costumes for The Velveteen Rabbit
March 2002
Back to Costume Central!! This time it is for my daughter Diana's class play, The Velveteen Rabbit. I volunteered to make seven rabbits, one lion, one mouse, one horse, a fairy and a sailor costume.
The fairy costume was fun to make, as the girl playing the part had specific ideas on how it should look.
Black Tailored Skirt
March 2002
When I went shopping with my daughter Diana for an outfit to wear to our upcoming trip to New York and her first exposure to New York theater, we were dismayed to discover that there were no "nice" clothes to be found. There were either the fluffy, frilly easter dresses, or the hip-casual dresses that seem to be all the rage. No suit and jacket sets, no simple dresses. So I had to make something.
Click here to see pictures of Diana's first real skirt: a tailored black wool straight skirt lined in silk.
Sleeveless Summer Dress
April 2002
I made this dress to wear to the theater in New York when Bob and I went up as part of a Smithsonian Study Tour, "Celebration of Broadway". The trip was fantastic, and I made good use of the bus trip up by hemming this new dress.
American Girl Doll International Wardrobe
April 2002
For my kids' school fundraising auction, I decided to make a wardrobe of international outfits for the American Girl Doll. I ended up with a silk kimono, satin flamenco dress, and a traditional Dutch costume.
May 2002
Banner for husband's Karate instructor
June 2002
Quick tank top made with PatternMaster: Front view and back view
Pillow made for a friend. Full view and closeup of embroidery
Dress for my goddaughter, made of a Pooh-themed toile
September 2002
October 2002
6 Hour Serger Quilt: front view, back view and center detail
Romance Novel Pillows - tapestry fabric with black velvet backs
Another 6 Hour Serger Quilt: front view, edge detail and center detail
December 2002
Christmas Checkers set -- and Closeup of bag
Copying a favorite shirt
Embroidering my new watchword
Christmas gift for my daughter's piano teacher
Christmas gift for my son's teacher
Mixer cover for my husband's Kitchenaid (embroidered with a mixer design)
Pyjamas for my daughter
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