Monday, 25 September 2023

LAA Tank Top

How to wear these unisex T-Shirts that a lady gets on various occasions so that they fit her shape?

I drew a simple pattern where the basic measurements are: breast, waist, hips and length of the top, and the height of each measurement on the spine, measured from the neck vertebra.
I  drew neckline 11 cm wide (half) and drew a slanted 3 cm shoulder.

I cut strips from the gigantic sleeves and used it to finish the neckline and armholes. The mesurement was 0.8 x neckline.
 I sewed it on with serger, then I added a straight line on the regular sewing machine so that the edge doesn't turn. You just should stretch the fabric a little if you want it to stay elastic.
Before.
After.

Friday, 22 September 2023

Cajon Case

I cut a strap from stroller fabric and sewed it with a thick strap inside. Three lines of stitches secure it in place.
I quilted the upper panel, following the design.
Quilting is lined with some rag fabric.
The side pieces are already thick, so no need for quilting.
I prepared the body and fitted on the drum.
I folded the edges and sewed them. I measured the zipper to match the corners and sewed each half to the lid and body of the case.
Finished zipper matches! Yes!
I made a little strap and cut it to four pieces.
These would be handles for the carrying strap.
Five ways to carry :-) Backpack is the best of course!