Sewing Catch up - autumn/fall trousers - free range slacks and the bob pants

[@karenlowes7802]

I really believe in staystitching! Learned to sew in elementary school in the 60's. (Yes, I'm that old!) It's easy to forget this step but it really pays off!❤

[@sequingirlie]

I agree and usually do. Too excited to make it xx

[@maryrames6247]

That has happened to me a few times even though I stay stitched the neckline. It's the fabric that for some reason goes wonky! Last time that happened, I just folded over the neckband in half towards the inside and just topstitched in down. Of course...I pressed it really well before stitching it down and that helped to smooth out the wrinkles. Lovely and colorful outfit! Can't wait to see you wear it 😁

[@sequingirlie]

Thank you xx

[@pinkderdlesews]

I'm always blown away by your lovely makes, the gorgeous fabrics and how much you get done! All I can suggest for your beautiful, annoying top is either tacking first or using a walking foot...possibly both? Good luck I hope you get it sorted as it is so lovely ❤

[@nancynewman6592]

I have made 7 bob pants in all weights 😂 RE the pockets, I extend them to the waist when cutting them out and love it. Can't wait to see yours. I can wear these easily with sandals but once socks and shoes are needed for winter, I have trouble styling them

[@AudreyDicks-z6l]

Thanks for a lovely relaxed vlog.....I've just come home from work and you helped me relax !!

[@sequingirlie]

Oh that is lovely to hear.

[@Funnyworld2023-Lk]

nice dress

[@sequingirlie]

Which dress

[@angelalysandrou4830]

Love your sweatshirt, that green is gorgeous. I have a top that I’m having the same problem with the neckline, so will be interested to see how you fix it, I’ve unpicked it twice already. X

[@sequingirlie]

I'm getting some great advice so will definitely report back. Xx

[@antoniaburlingame5921]

Hi Sam. I love your fall sews -- the colors and patterns are lovely. On the print woven top, you could try drafting your own front facing (trace off from the front pattern piece and be sure the grain line matches that of the front). Yes, I also avoid the selvege because it is more tightly woven. Or you could use bias tape but make sure it's made out of fabric similar to the top. If you just can't get it to work, you could try cutting a narrow strip of lightweight jersey fabric to use like bias tape, either to sew on to the neckline and then finish (which has its own challenge in sewing knit and woven fabrics together) or make it wider with an extra fold so you can wrap it around the raw neckline and stitch it down in one line of stitching. In terms of a potential ironing board chat topic, I'd love to hear about your approach to keeping track of changes to a pattern once you've modified it. I know some people just make notes on the pattern or in a log book. I'm trying to get tried and true patterns, so I usually transfer back the changes I made on the garment to the paper pattern so next time if I use similar fabric, I just have to pull out my rolled-up pattern pieces. But it does take a lot of time to transfer back the little tweaks. And with multiple changes, it gets messy, so I end up retracing with a new base pattern to continue tweaking to get things the way I want. Some people might not need to alter a pattern at all -- for those I am envious of their good fortune. I'm glad you didn't push it and try to do a vlog about T-shirts or anything else without having your head in the right mood for the topic, Antonia

[@karolmolpus9536]

Love the bubble fabric, so interesting!

[@sequingirlie]

Thank you

[@Sam-ey8zb]

Another great video Sam. I've literally just got the Bob pants pattern, so am keen to see how you get on with yours.

[@sequingirlie]

So far love them but I'd say size down. Look at the finished measurements.

[@karolmolpus9536]

Lovely autumn top!!!

[@sequingirlie]

Thank you! 😊

[@riahenley9974]

Lovely colourful fabrics….!! 😊🇦🇺

[@sequingirlie]

Thank you xx

[@patgottshalk8808]

Gorgeous fall colored top. Give in and make proper bias binding.

[@sequingirlie]

I think I probably will xx

[@patgottshalk8808]

@@sequingirlie I would make it for you if I wasn't across the pond. I love making bias tape.

[@jeanklemm2153]

I cut my Bob pants 2 sizes down. The pattern size had me at 10 so I chose 8 but accidentally cut a 6…what a happy accident ! I am petite at 5’2” so I took an inch out of the rise. Perfect fit. Still nice and loose as we head into our Australian summer but not oversized and baggy like some makes I have seen. I also cut the pockets so they are captured in the waistband and not flapping loose inside. Three pairs made so far, two linen, one cotton slub. More on the drawing board 😊

[@sequingirlie]

Interesting I am the same height and needed to do a full bum adjustment and took nothing out of the rise. I think I will do the same to the pockets. I will share my styling for the autumn xx

[@janharding9995]

Thoughts on your problem neckline. I would hand baste the facing in place about ½" (1.3cm) from the edge and then machine stitch between the edge and the basting thread. The key is to stitch from the shoulder seam down to the centre and stop, and do each side separately so that you're working the same direction with/against the grain of the fabric (a walking foot would help, or lower the pressure of your presser foot). Also keep in mind that keeping the selvage on the facing could be a problem because often it is a tighter weave than the fabric. First rule in quilting is to cut off the selvage before cutting your pieces. Hope it works out for you because that fabric is Absolutely Gorgeous!! Love all your projects! Good luck. ❤

[@sequingirlie]

Thank you. I did not know that about the selvedge. I really appreciate your advice x

[@karolmolpus9536]

❤😂❤😊

[@sequingirlie]

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[@sewsarahstyle]

Hmm really random suggestion here, but would it work to ditch the facing and attach a knit / ribbed neckband to the top instead? It’s hard to tell from here, but I am not a facing fan at all!!!! 🤦‍♀️

[@sequingirlie]

I don't love a facing either. X

[@suekirk1448]

I would either unpick the shoulder seams and take them in slightly, not the facing. Maybe that say 2cms or so might give the facing a chance to lay flatter.

[@sequingirlie]

Ooh thank you.

[@jillypops3463]

The Scout Tee neckline has a binding (it needs to be cut on the bias) and not a facing as such. So you need to clip the curve, under stitch and then turn it to the inside , turn the raw edge under and then topstitch. The stitching does show from the outside. ( I'm making one, too! ) 😁

[@sequingirlie]

It does indeed but I'm always a person not following the pattern lol 😆

[@jillypops3463]

@sequingirlie 😂 I promise you it'll work if you do 😁

[@JaneyJane_sews]

Can you shows how you do the pocket hack on the Free Range Slacks?

[@sequingirlie]

If course watch out in future videos x

[@deb.m.7458]

Or place a piece of black knit (or other contrast) across the seam. Would look quite nice. For the woven top with the uncooperative facing, do you have a similar fabric to recut the facing? It’s inside and no one would see it. I would find a nice contrasting one. Could be really cute, or whip out the nifty bias machine and finish the edge.

[@sequingirlie]

I probably have a bit of binding I have made. Good suggestion xx

[@AvrilBrown-ld6gm]

Very much enjoyed the vlog and can't wait to see the finished trousers. As for the print fabric facing - have you tried hand tacking the facing down before machine stitching? Failing that do you have a walking foot for your machine? Sorry that's not much help but it must be very frustrating. xx

[@sequingirlie]

Thank you. Great advice.xx

[@lovejohandmade]

Is the problem necked top stretch or woven? I wonder if clipping the facing would help it lie flat? Might be worth trying first, then you could always do the binding if that didn’t work.

[@victoriaconstantine-cort3091]

xXX👍👍👍

[@sequingirlie]

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[@jennyturner6399]

Loving all your makes, interested to note that you haven’t pattern matched the tartan type trousers which are gorgeous. 🧶🌈🍓💙

[@sequingirlie]

I rarely pattern match. When I was at my sewcial on Saturday I was saying then when it happens by accident it makes me over the moon. Certain parts have matched perfectly all by serendipity. Xxx

[@karolmolpus9536]

Stitch at seams and hand stitch inside in spots

[@sequingirlie]

Good suggestion thank you

[@jennylee950]

Have you tried using a walking foot for your non-behaving collar?

[@sequingirlie]

I don't have one but might need to invest.

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

With the Stripe T-Shirt, you could add some trim

[@sequingirlie]

Oh interesting idea xx

[@lovejohandmade]

That’s what I was thinking. Or a band of a contrast fabric to make it look intentional (e.g. bright orange).

[@chrisorchin7955]

Do you have a walking foot ..might help two fabrics to go through together

[@sequingirlie]

I don't and this is the first time I have thought I might need one xx

[@karolmolpus9536]

Why Chanterelle pants? What do you like about them???😮

[@sequingirlie]

I like the shape on me. The dart at the ankle. The pockets. The range of fabrics I can sew them in and that they pattern has a good range of choices.

[@janspenno2241]

Bondaweb NOOOO. It will go even more wrong. Maybe a stitch either on the machine or by hand. It may be the fabric. I’ve had a nightmare with a skirt I’ve sewn before twice and it’s defo a nightmare! I love the free range slacks but I’m wondering whether to try the wide one.

[@margaretwilson6427]

Have you tried a walking foot on the neck of your top? x

[@sequingirlie]

Thank you. I might have to invest in one. X

[@kathleenmuller6218]

Stay stitch, stay stitch, stay stitch, especially necklines. You know that. 😢

[@sequingirlie]

Lol I know. Just too excited to make it. We live and learn.

[@nancycoyle-f5c]

The neckband on the Scout is too wide and it absolutely positively has to be cut on the bias to curve around the neck opening.

[@sequingirlie]

I suspected that on refection xx

[@jeanettespracklen5777]

Hi - have you got a walking foot for your machine. That would help when sewing jersey or other difficult fabrics. I note you have a janome Memory Craft machine. If it is a category C foot I have one I can send you. I bought it thinking it would fit mine but mine is a Category D, short shank machine. Anyway, if it will fit your machine, please let me know and I can send it to you.