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From: Yakityak
Date: 09-09-2004, 12:08 AM (1 of 36)
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I'm new to the forum (sorta - I've lurked as a guest off and on for awhile), and thought I'd post my first question, now that I broke down and registered. I just ordered some pretty silly looking fleece from a co-op, and I've decided to make my dog and myself matching jackets (don't have the heart to do that to my kids). I have his pattern. I'm not as certain about mine. I ordered the Jalie 2319 pattern, but it's gotten somewhat mixed reviews on www.patternreview.com. Does anyone have a really clear favorite for a zippered hoodie pattern? TIA, Yak I spy something that starts with 'S'... Swap!
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User: Yakityak
Member since: 09-08-2004 Total posts: 10 |
From: Hockeymum
Date: 09-10-2004, 02:44 PM (2 of 36)
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Hi Yak, I am new to the board (this is my first post!) and just started sewing again after 15 odd years! I dug out my old Singer sewing machine and decided to start something simple to try and remember everything I had forgotten ha! So I made a fleece jacket. I am absolutey thrilled with it. Choose a multi coloured (multi scene) polar fleece and the pattern came free with the book More Polar Magic by Nancy Cornwell. It was so easy to construct, and fits lovely. Of course, my Mum...my son..my husband ALL want one now ha! Baash |
User: Hockeymum
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 19 |
From: Hockeymum
Date: 09-10-2004, 02:46 PM (3 of 36)
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Sorry...meant to finish with Bashfully yours, Hockeymum. Hit the send button too soon ha! If I knew how to upload a photo of the jacket to you, I would. Its nice and long, so covers the important parts while sitting in a hockey rink ha! Not so bashfull now Hockeymum |
User: Hockeymum
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 19 |
From: blackie
Date: 09-14-2004, 03:17 PM (4 of 36)
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do either of you know where i can find good fleece? i hate the stuff that pills up, and most of it seems to. i am willing to pay for good stuff... any hot tips?
see the mundane life of a housewife.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: Hockeymum
Date: 09-14-2004, 04:54 PM (5 of 36)
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Sorry....this is the first thing I have made in about 15 years....I just knew I wanted polar fleece....went to Walmart and picked some up. I have not tried washing it yet (I know you are suppose to prewash your fabric...I don't!) and have only worn it twice, so can't really help you here. Cheers |
User: Hockeymum
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 19 |
From: sewingrandma
Date: 09-14-2004, 06:15 PM (6 of 36)
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Blackie, I just got my Joann's flyer and the anti-pill fleece is on sale starting the 19th for 50%off. The Joann's here has the tables piled high with all sorts of fleece in all colors and prints.
Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: woodywoodpecker
Date: 09-14-2004, 10:11 PM (7 of 36)
| HockeyMom, I never pre-wash my fleece have never had a problem yet. I agree this polar fleece stuff is great to work with and so forgiving for matching seams. I even embossed some and it looked great, of course the omre washings it had the more it disappeared. I think next time I'll try putting some stablizer behind it and see if that will work(on a sample first of course). |
User: woodywoodpecker
Member since: 11-07-2003 Total posts: 242 |
From: Lise
Date: 09-15-2004, 06:34 AM (8 of 36)
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Hi, Would someone please explain embossing on fleece. It sounds interesting Lise |
User: Lise
Member since: 07-24-2000 Total posts: 231 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 09-15-2004, 01:05 PM (9 of 36)
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Explain what embossing on any fabric is...
Sew With Love
Libby |
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Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: natural blue
Date: 09-15-2004, 01:51 PM (10 of 36)
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do either of you know where i can find good fleece? i hate the stuff that pills up, and most of it seems to. i am willing to pay for good stuff... any hot tips? Blackie, I usually order form Wazoodle (http://www.wazoodle.com/). They carry both Malden Mills and Yukon. I have been extremely pleased with both. You can also order directly from Malden Mills at their online retail store (http://www.maldenmillsstore.com/goshopping.asp?id=0412360024282387309187). If you haven't yet heard of Wazoodle, let me be the first to highly recommend them. LeeAnne is wonderful and willing to help in any way possible with your order. The knits on this site are also fabulous. I order the grab bags quite frequently and they are scrumptious  NAYY, just a satisfied customer! |
User: natural blue
Member since: 05-14-2004 Total posts: 10 |
From: woodywoodpecker
Date: 09-15-2004, 02:52 PM (11 of 36)
| Embossing on fleece--- okay here goes. When you have a fabric that has a nap on it like fleece or velvet you can make an impression on it. What I do is have a rubber stamp ( or something with a raised surface) that can stand some heat,put the stamp face up on the ironing board and spray with a little water, then I lay my fabric right side down in the position I want the image, and spritz with some more water and then put my iron on top of that and hold it for a count of 10 or so and presto you have an embossed fabric. If you have steam outlets in your iron they could also show up so it would be better to use one with no steam holes. On the other hand you could give the fabric an extra shot of steam when you are embossing. I was thinking if I had a velvet board that maybe I could put interfacing on after I embossed that would hold the design so it wouldn't wash out with time. I did some embossing on a fleece hat and sweater and have washed it about 4-5 times and the image is still there just not as crisp. So there you have it in a nut shell. It really looks nice on velvet but would likely come out with dry-cleaning. |
User: woodywoodpecker
Member since: 11-07-2003 Total posts: 242 |
From: bunzino
Date: 09-15-2004, 05:55 PM (12 of 36)
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Just a note of caution on Wazoodle -- they will not take any returns of fabric which most of the online stores will. Don't get me wrong, I love their stuff, but I buy a lot online now, and need that return feature. Also, the MM (Malden Mills) site usually has something on sale. nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: bunzino
Date: 09-15-2004, 05:58 PM (13 of 36)
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According to the pawprints.com site, you need to use velvet that is mostly rayon. I've done this and think it's very classy -- and it doesn't come out in dry cleaning. It won't work well w polyester velvet or cotton velveteen. nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: MaryW
Date: 09-16-2004, 08:08 AM (14 of 36)
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You can emboss on slinky too. See here. http://www.timmelfabrics.com/garments.htm See the Lugano Jacket by Loes Hinse by Brenda Boudreau. She embossed, then beaded. Awesome! MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: mamahoogie
Date: 09-17-2004, 11:40 AM (15 of 36)
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Just a quick hint for all the polar fleece lovers - wash the garments inside out and they will not pill hardly at all, even the cheap ones will not pill too bad. Violet I've decided to live forever - so far, so good.
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User: mamahoogie
Member since: 12-25-2002 Total posts: 461 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 09-17-2004, 12:37 PM (16 of 36)
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Also, do not use liquid fabric softener with fleece or knits as it causes pilling big time. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: icetbear
Date: 09-19-2004, 04:15 PM (17 of 36)
Thank you so much for the link to Wazoodle  I'm delighted to have a link to a local fabric outlet that carries a quality product line. To order on-line and in Cdn. funds is a bonus! Enjoy the day.NanaBear |
User: icetbear
Member since: 09-04-2004 Total posts: 66 |
From: MaryW
Date: 09-20-2004, 10:32 AM (18 of 36)
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Nanabear, what part of Alberta did you live in? We spent 6 yrs. in Calgary. Some of our best memories are of camping high in the mountains with the kids.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: icetbear
Date: 09-20-2004, 01:44 PM (19 of 36)
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Hi Mary, We're from Edmonton. We've been here about 18 years. Actually we're just back from a trip to Edm/Cal. We lived in Calgary for a year and loved it We had some lovely camping trips as well in the mountains. We were hoping to travel to your beautiful province this fall but it looks like next year's trip ;( Take care, enjoy the week.NanaBear |
User: icetbear
Member since: 09-04-2004 Total posts: 66 |
From: sonora shepherd
Date: 10-10-2004, 01:26 PM (20 of 36)
| In the same vein as a polartec hooded sweatshirt, on page 55 in a Fall 2004 Lands End catalog is a sweatshirt robe. I would like to make one out of polartec for my daughter. Since I am really new to this, could I modify a sweatshirt pattern. Any suggestions? I plan to order fabric from Malden Mills. Since we have to go to Tucson to get to a Joann Fabrics, I will look there also. Thanks for any help. |
User: sonora shepherd
Member since: 10-10-2004 Total posts: 1 |
From: sewingrandma
Date: 10-10-2004, 03:20 PM (21 of 36)
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I have Kwik Sew's Sewing for Children book and it gives all sorts of ideas and directions for changing the pattern pieces to be used for other items of clothing. Example: I'm making one of my grandchildren a polar fleece jacket that is made from the sweatshirt pattern with alterations for a zipper front, hood and elastic waist. All the directions for how to do the changes are in it. I couldn't begin to explain or even give the dimensions for you for an adult size. I alter if I have the directions, but not very talented when it comes to making changes from children to adult sizes.
Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: woodywoodpecker
Date: 10-11-2004, 10:41 PM (22 of 36)
| Sonora Shepherd, check out kwik sew book Sweatshirts unlimited, when I read Sewing Grandma's reply to you I remembered there was also a book for Adults sweatshirts that gives all the pattern changes as well. They are terrific books and you should be able to do want you want with out any problem. |
User: woodywoodpecker
Member since: 11-07-2003 Total posts: 242 |
From: Marlyn
Date: 10-14-2004, 08:41 AM (23 of 36)
| Hello Hockeymum: I am fairly new to this site, but have found the Berber fleece very good with no pilling and no pre-washing. I have also found the Polar fleece to be good but after many washings it can show a slight amount of pilling. I have made quite a few items for myself, my granddaughters and the rest of my family. All have lasted and washed well over the years with no pilling. Just for fun, try making a bathrobe out of it. It is truly great, it keeps you warm. |
User: Marlyn
Member since: 06-11-2004 Total posts: 37 
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From: playfish
Date: 10-23-2004, 10:26 AM (24 of 36)
| I like that Jalie pattern. I think I may pick that one up and make matching jackets for dd and myself. |
User: playfish
Member since: 05-13-2003 Total posts: 16 
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From: bunzino
Date: 11-12-2004, 02:03 PM (25 of 36)
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Polarfleece never has to be prewashed (it's 100% polyester), and Malden Mills says to wash inside out on gentle (no softeners), and shake and hang to dry. This keeps the velour-like softness -- otherwise, if you put it in the dryer, it eventually takes on a different texture that I don't know how to describe, but it's not as snuggly as the non=dried stuff. (Ask me how I know!) nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: MaryW
Date: 11-28-2004, 11:18 AM (26 of 36)
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I have a pattern for a very nice looking fleece jacket. It is from www.greatcopy.com patterns. It is called the funnel collar serger coat. No facings, no lining. Just serge the edges with woolly nylon. You can finish this in a day easy. I am making one now.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: Marlyn
Date: 11-28-2004, 12:34 PM (27 of 36)
| Hi Mary, thank you so much for the pattern. I have checked it out and will be placing a order for the pattern. |
User: Marlyn
Member since: 06-11-2004 Total posts: 37
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From: MaryW
Date: 11-28-2004, 01:00 PM (28 of 36)
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It's nice, isn't it. You can get really dressy or just leave it alone.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: Hogmami
Date: 11-28-2004, 03:24 PM (29 of 36)
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Thanks for the site. Saw several patterns I am going to order.
Carolyn
Michigan |
User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: dmoses
Date: 11-28-2004, 05:21 PM (30 of 36)
How did your jacket turn out, Mary? I have that pattern, but haven't tried it out yet. 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964 
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From: MaryW
Date: 11-28-2004, 06:27 PM (31 of 36)
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Donna, I like your avatar. Nice to see you. I am just making it up now. It's easy enough but I keep stopping. Too many distractions today like these boards. LOL. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: dmoses
Date: 11-29-2004, 08:09 AM (32 of 36)
Thanks, Mary. My husband helped me with that...I wouldn't have a clue how to do it. It feels kind of weird to see my face staring back at me, though  Be sure to report back on your jacket! I would love to see a picture. What colour fleece are you using, and are you using matching thread, or an accent colour? Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964
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From: MaryW
Date: 11-29-2004, 09:36 AM (33 of 36)
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I'm not using fleece. I'm using a cream coloured boucle. Nice and soft. I bought it years ago. I think I will use the same colour thread. I couldn't find anything else in the stores around here.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: dmoses
Date: 11-29-2004, 11:16 AM (34 of 36)
Cream coloured boucle...sounds really nice. I don't know why I assumed that you would be using fleece...maybe because that is what I was planning to use. 
Take care,
Donna |
User: dmoses
Member since: 02-22-2002 Total posts: 964
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From: MaryW
Date: 11-29-2004, 12:15 PM (35 of 36)
Becuz that''s what the pattern calls for. I never do what I'm told. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: Mother in Law
Date: 11-29-2004, 10:44 PM (36 of 36)
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Hey Donna, Glad to see your face. I thought it weird seeing my face everytime I answered a post I had posted on previously but you get use to it. I just ignore it now. LOL I made a fleece jacket in Sept and love it so I bought another one for my hubby with a hood. My good friend bought a pattern when I bought mine for my hubby and she got as far as sewing up the sleeves and front to back and brought the patten, fabric, thread and scaps over to me and told me I could have it she didn't like the way it fit. SOOOO I got another fleece jacket out the deal. LOL I love them. So soft. Joanne's here has lots of fleece on sale now and so does Hancock Fabric. Good deals on anti pill too. Wish I had more time to sew for me. I just love making ME clothes. |
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