It’s Spring Break at J Stern Designs… Anna was on spring break last week and Abby’s home this week. I really miss my girls, so I’m always happy to have them home. In addition to the dirty laundry they bring home, there are usually a few “projects” for me. This time, I had projects of my own for Anna. I was busy testing my new Skort and Simple Pattern. I decided that she needed some Skorts (and Tees) to bring back to school with her… So I tested her size. Using her measurements she was a size 4XL according to the chart on the back of the pattern. I’m happy to report that I sewed her skort “as is” in the envelop. It was a perfect fit.
First, I had her try on the shorts. She was totally unimpressed. When I put the skirt together with the shorts, she was thrilled. I could see by the look on her face that she really liked it, even before she said that she did. I’m so happy that I was able to make her some new outfits that fit great to take back to school. For her top, I started with the Tee from the Tee Twin Set and I made some fit and style adjustments. If you are a member of JSD Fitting and Pattern Perfection, I showed all the juicy details during Fabulous Fit Friday FB Live. I will release The New Skort and Simple Pattern on Monday, March 12, 2018.
Abby didn’t disappoint me, she came home from school with a project. Her Eastern Volleyball Nike Dri Fit Pants had holes in the seam near the crotch…
When she asked me if I could fix them, I thought I was going to drag out my serger and zip the seam back together with a 4-Thread Stitch. When I examined the seam, I realized that it was the perfect time to pull out my Eloflex Thread and use my sewing machine to do the job. I am sharing details in the March Newsletter (If you haven’t signed up yet, there is a form on the right side of the screen.) I also decided it would make an interesting quick video tutorial too.
