New Listings at GoofingOff Sewing

Good morning, everyone! Hope your week is going well. I’ve had a trying week but stitching seems to be my therapy. After a few minutes at the machine or doing some handwork and I feel so much better. Well, now that we’re on the subject of stitching, here’s some “new” patterns now in the GoofingOff Sewing Etsy shop that I think you will like. 

You can have so much fun with this skirt! Different fabrics, colors, designs….and summer is the time for fun!

Do any of y’all remember the show “Julia.” Diahann Carroll broke barriers back then by having the starring role in the show. Beautiful, talented lady. Oh, the blouse. The blouse is a pullover with a jabot….and it’s a 16. Yippee!

This Fast & Easy Butterick pattern has a semi-fitted jacket and 2 skirt variations. Size 18-22.

Make a simple shirt with this pattern or get crazy and add the jabot. Why not wear a tux shirt?

Sew something comfy and fun for summer! The pants are pull on and the whole pattern is easy to sew!

Another fun, easy-to-wear, easy-to-sew pattern. This pattern is serger friendly so t-shirts, cardigans and such are on the agenda.

Simplicity 8177 Unisex Jackets chest 38-40 UNCUT

I’ve always loved the look of a denim jacket although view 1 looks good, too. And it’s just in time for Father’s Day!

Simplicity 9139 Unisex Vests, Hats, and Jackets Chest 38-44 UNCUT

Oh, what fun! Great for fall but still good if you are summering up in the north woods.

OK, that’s all I’m going to show you now. Go check out the store. There’s more listed. I have much more to list, too. Remember to use the coupon code BLOGGED and get 10% off your purchase……and stop at the shop this weekend for our Flash Sale.

Sew on and Sew Long!

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Rocking the 80’s: 5 Patterns to Sew and Get the Look

Hi! I’m Eileen from GoofingOff Sewing bringing a little step back in time…..the 1980’s.

Mention 80’s fashion to folks who lived through it and the results are a mixed bag. One person I asked emphatically said “I hated it!” That surprised me because I thought she had the look down pat. She lived in the city and wore the city fashions…..fitted leather pants with straight legs and loose-fitting blouses with over-extended shoulders (shoulder pads out to there!). I loved the 80’s. I was a bit of a country girl and enjoyed the soft side…..Victorian inspired blouses with ruffles and lace, denim everything for a country look. Here’s 5 patterns to get the 80’s look.

McCall’s 7437, size 14, Bust 36 UNCUT

Oh, yes, jumpsuits. Got to have one….at least one. Button front with straight legs or shorts for the summer.

McCall’s 2315, fitted pants, in size 20, waist 34. UNCUT

Pants were fitted at the waist and meant to hang straight. No perky backside look….flat butt.

McCall’s 7555 Jean Pants and Skirt with personalized instructions by Palmer & Pletsch in size 6, waist 23 inches. UNCUT

Thanks to the success of the movie “Urban Cowboy” (ride that bull, honey) country music had a resurgence. We learned to dance the Cotton-Eyed Joe and Texas Two Step while wearing jeans and boots.

McCall’s 7348 Jacket and Pants for Stretch Knits, size 14, Bust 36 UNCUT

And then there was the movie “Flashdance” and all of a sudden everyone was wearing sweats and trying to look like a dancer who hadn’t made the big time yet. Sweats were everywhere on everyone.

 

Simplicity 5871 Blouses Size 16, Bust 38 UNCUT

In response to the structured, hard edges and extended shoulders came Victorian inspiration. Ruffles and lace with cap sleeves, ribbons, and collars. Soft and sweet.

Use the coupon code BLOGGED for 10% off your purchase.

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Tutorial Tuesday: Canvas Pencil Pouch

Today I am sharing a lined Canvas Pencil Pouch tutorial from Noodle-head. Whether or not I need another pencil pouch doesn’t matter. What does matter is her tutorial is well-done, easy to follow, and has lots of pictures for someone like me who can’t always decipher instructions. To see the tutorial click HERE. Check it out. It is well worth a go.

 

Cutting Knit Fabric

Good Morning! Eileen here from GoofingOff Sewing with something to share.

Everyone has a challenging moment when it come to sewing and, for many, cutting knit fabric is one. Here is a good tutorial from Tilly and the Buttons to use.

In the tutorial a rotary cutter is used. Someone commented that she has a problem using her cutter and wasn’t sure if it was due to a dull blade. Unfortunately, rotary blades dull quickly (or at least it seems quick). On a personal level, I struggled with my cutter until I treated myself to a new blade. What a difference a $6 purchase makes……Just a thought.

Another thing she recommends is pre-washing the fabric. Please, pre-wash your fabric if it is washable (you folks who work with silks, rayon, and other fabric that hate water might want to ignore this). Some fabric shrink and “act up” when washed so pre-washing will be one less aggravation when you have your finished product….as in puckering where you didn’t plan to pucker.

So, check the tutorial. It is worth a look-see. Happy sewing!