Remake, Reuse, Restyle ASG Contest
Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Gail Yellen in Blog
I’m very proud to announce that my Collage It! Composition 1 jacket was chosen as one of the top 3 entries in the 2009 National Sewing Month contest. Remake, Reuse, Restyle was the theme for this September’s contest. American Sewing Guild issued the challenge for sewers to submit projects that employed creative, eco-thrifty ideas. My jacket was made from 4 of my late mother’s wool sweaters and vintage buttons purchased at the Glastonbury Historical Society auction.
Based on my Counterpoints Jacket pattern, I designed the collage motif, felted the sweaters and cut them into the pattern pieces. Seam allowances were eliminated. Using a 3-step zigzag stitch, the seams were butted to reduce bulk and stiffness. Because there were no side seam allowances, I devised a “wrap-around” pocket technique to insert side pockets. And a variation of this technique created the buttonhole. The 2 lower buttons are closed with serger-embellished elastic button loops, (one of my Cosmetic Serger-y™ workshop techniques.) The lining is Bemberg rayon and linen bias binding finishes the edges. Creating this jacket was a creative way to celebrate my mother’s life and her love of tone-on-tone clothing. Every time I wear it, it feels like a hug from her!
Very fine jackets