tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4959349710596358402024-02-18T20:44:00.986-06:00Fully CouturedFully Coutured is a sewing blog used to inspire and teach others how to use commercial patterns (as-is or with modifications) to create trendy and figure flattering clothing for themselves. I want to inspire everyone to take fashion into their own hands.
Fully Couturedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918772849074050426noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495934971059635840.post-62286620656840928552021-10-07T10:59:00.001-05:002021-10-07T10:59:17.791-05:00McCalls 6700 - My Go-To Maxi???<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2UeOtxtdQvnOJtuGqnqQx4UkxD8VEZ1jWZK2YdROi8_jmryIBnmotV-S7vZwLezqqL2_E-4F0_hAicDwtx7lCqPTnuBp5aGnA3-WRhJrxuHzEwhecwqTfXR2J8Ii9iwkBcatvtpUjI5M/s2048/059adjusted.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2013" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2UeOtxtdQvnOJtuGqnqQx4UkxD8VEZ1jWZK2YdROi8_jmryIBnmotV-S7vZwLezqqL2_E-4F0_hAicDwtx7lCqPTnuBp5aGnA3-WRhJrxuHzEwhecwqTfXR2J8Ii9iwkBcatvtpUjI5M/w630-h640/059adjusted.jpg" width="630"></a></div>McCalls 6700 has become a go-to pattern for me when I want a quick and simple maxi dress.</div><span></span><a href="https://www.fullycoutured.com/2021/10/mccalls-6700-my-go-to-maxi.html#more">Read more »</a>Fully Couturedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918772849074050426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495934971059635840.post-30087390850116186982021-10-07T10:53:00.000-05:002021-10-07T10:53:00.543-05:00Accordion Pleats Add Magic!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CAv3iYNXclXzCz-xI_2Hq8D5yD1bv4RmXFBJXsbYpao4x4ZaQkiIOV_itSz1JyaXbzAG6QlniF6GKyHTZMpcQugbRfqbPJ7jg4eLUPXqs6IyFU-QT4Y8Ifxs6aB6mx65TrRS6wjEKfU/s2048/452adjusted.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1596" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CAv3iYNXclXzCz-xI_2Hq8D5yD1bv4RmXFBJXsbYpao4x4ZaQkiIOV_itSz1JyaXbzAG6QlniF6GKyHTZMpcQugbRfqbPJ7jg4eLUPXqs6IyFU-QT4Y8Ifxs6aB6mx65TrRS6wjEKfU/w498-h640/452adjusted.jpg" width="498"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Accordion (aka pleated) polyester just does something for an off the shoulder dress, doesn't it?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div><span></span></div><a href="https://www.fullycoutured.com/2021/10/accordion-pleats-add-magic.html#more">Read more »</a>Fully Couturedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918772849074050426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495934971059635840.post-34534624058639270592021-04-06T12:02:00.001-05:002021-10-07T10:59:36.088-05:00Sewn Magazine Feature | Maxis & Hats<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUOcw4hqEaSZSCE3oNHDGTOAZJ3wiOJDjen-cEMQZ_MyC1ihzkGMMnoffO21lTY4M5BKKAi_EQR1uAgMWeJc7kewXW42IKiy0i-Fdd8b9lD1lRsSx9VNzitJn8Wy_YXSXvWyUv1cYwz4/s2048/DSC_4452.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1367" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUOcw4hqEaSZSCE3oNHDGTOAZJ3wiOJDjen-cEMQZ_MyC1ihzkGMMnoffO21lTY4M5BKKAi_EQR1uAgMWeJc7kewXW42IKiy0i-Fdd8b9lD1lRsSx9VNzitJn8Wy_YXSXvWyUv1cYwz4/w428-h640/DSC_4452.jpg" width="428"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Another appearance in Sewn Magazine is in the books! </div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">The October 2020 feature: Maxis & Hats</p><span></span><a href="https://www.fullycoutured.com/2021/04/sewn-magazine-feature-maxis-hats.html#more">Read more »</a>Fully Couturedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918772849074050426noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495934971059635840.post-10905249524872311102021-03-01T19:11:00.002-06:002021-03-01T19:11:32.179-06:00Black & White Stripe Blouse - McCalls 6436 - Minerva Guest Blog Post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3YcsZftNBQy42coYme1NWJcM6bK0Cybrl51SD-cNnSf8p2qXjmv2ClWuSWXH0GsDqQzHQzjHaFaqZ0nugajPEc7iNGnR9LuFltxXi8e50jM_iu23fqwPqgEt_yTP0jsLdreCCb5ZD6w/s2048/McCalls+6436+-+Minerva+-+Fully+Coutured+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3YcsZftNBQy42coYme1NWJcM6bK0Cybrl51SD-cNnSf8p2qXjmv2ClWuSWXH0GsDqQzHQzjHaFaqZ0nugajPEc7iNGnR9LuFltxXi8e50jM_iu23fqwPqgEt_yTP0jsLdreCCb5ZD6w/s3200/McCalls+6436+-+Minerva+-+Fully+Coutured+1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Lately I have been craving blouses made from georgette fabrics. This Minerva striped georgette was a must have in my wardrobe and I'm so glad I got it. Check out my <a href="https://www.minerva.com/posts/1069198" target="_blank">Minerva Ambassador</a> blog post to find out more about georgette and the pattern I used for the blouse. </p><p><br /></p>Fully Couturedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918772849074050426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495934971059635840.post-37252745873656692182021-01-30T21:00:00.002-06:002021-10-07T10:59:47.485-05:00Minerva Guest Post - Tweed Coating & McCalls Capelet (7291)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEl09K_x77eQrNMAMZutghy9qtgvy8YmP-zc3oUIHHjNcofTBUvI5NKnWa0GsWsc8SjhXaxoSNg5eiUAiG0-bnsQLQK1AFoBNkNM2y92E7HTujGU5uzpwc-1GJEiHZImt2PFUvH1hT0do/s2048/DSC_0281-Edit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEl09K_x77eQrNMAMZutghy9qtgvy8YmP-zc3oUIHHjNcofTBUvI5NKnWa0GsWsc8SjhXaxoSNg5eiUAiG0-bnsQLQK1AFoBNkNM2y92E7HTujGU5uzpwc-1GJEiHZImt2PFUvH1hT0do/w426-h640/DSC_0281-Edit.jpg" width="426"></a></div><p><br></p><p> Here's to adding color to not just my wardrobe, but my outerwear! This tweed coating from Minerva is the perfect blend of pink and wine threads. I wanted to do something fun and flirty. Check out my guest blog post at <a href="http://www.minerva.com" target="_blank">Minerva</a>, discussing my creation used with McCalls 7291 pattern.</p><span></span><a href="https://www.fullycoutured.com/2021/01/minerva-guest-post-tweed-coating.html#more">Read more »</a>Fully Couturedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918772849074050426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495934971059635840.post-17258837968081526402021-01-13T09:34:00.000-06:002021-01-13T09:34:16.248-06:00Red Wrap Dress | Minerva Guest Blog Post<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRrHwwNEZZQRvIU8nmkqnO9a-MdX0w4GFFRDKK-KlTG-rUCR23o9gxQXiajEFxy85Ymse7AFgUA6O5J5uxskiL4TF9pZLOtJ1fTSDaThc_imyRKtIH2wFQWlnTCLeB1mX2fSOFolCfYg/s2048/DSC_0318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRrHwwNEZZQRvIU8nmkqnO9a-MdX0w4GFFRDKK-KlTG-rUCR23o9gxQXiajEFxy85Ymse7AFgUA6O5J5uxskiL4TF9pZLOtJ1fTSDaThc_imyRKtIH2wFQWlnTCLeB1mX2fSOFolCfYg/s320/DSC_0318.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simplicity 2981 | Wrap Dress w/ Godets | Minerva Alise Stretch Crepe</div><span></span><a href="https://www.fullycoutured.com/2021/01/red-wrap-dress-minerva-guest-blog-post.html#more">Read more »</a>Fully Couturedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918772849074050426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495934971059635840.post-82449972162320115822020-12-12T17:15:00.001-06:002020-12-12T17:15:26.421-06:00Atlanta Sewing Stye All Ankara Featured in Sewn Magazine!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtp6NPJK1wmrbpDvggysj366K95ZW3OIItVJc7oeFZy85buKTyF9p-2_kLsU5p-jKiY54bHu38dTU4ccWjK-bPnxJEvEiwHa3QXp6CF6EF1lu0QZKDlDVgPqz9rSal77ZXXCpRC_E44Y8/s2048/DSC_8763.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtp6NPJK1wmrbpDvggysj366K95ZW3OIItVJc7oeFZy85buKTyF9p-2_kLsU5p-jKiY54bHu38dTU4ccWjK-bPnxJEvEiwHa3QXp6CF6EF1lu0QZKDlDVgPqz9rSal77ZXXCpRC_E44Y8/s3200/DSC_8763.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">I never wanted to live in (near) Atlanta, but I must say, it has brought some special people and moments into my life. Including this talented group of people! A group sharing a common interest and the blessed ability to sew our own clothing! </div><span></span><a href="https://www.fullycoutured.com/2020/01/atlanta-sewing-stye-featured-in-sewn.html#more">Read more »</a>Fully Couturedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918772849074050426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495934971059635840.post-76194899852706313572020-12-12T17:11:00.002-06:002020-12-12T17:16:46.498-06:00John Kaldor Peachskin from Minerva | Another circle skirt with pockets!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8KDPe4JT7kHvtyGkaLA5JZr_iDUy4nk9xx44rMMzx_PVQUqRXU2jzs93ZA-MElPUyqYPNaL10kSqM9QlPrNojhmCVXHXzK6v7P8Mi-Rhq94vk_MU-Q-DcNGn1rWNB7r_CRTEf0wWWrU/s3200/Mnerva+Purple+Floral+Skirt+7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8KDPe4JT7kHvtyGkaLA5JZr_iDUy4nk9xx44rMMzx_PVQUqRXU2jzs93ZA-MElPUyqYPNaL10kSqM9QlPrNojhmCVXHXzK6v7P8Mi-Rhq94vk_MU-Q-DcNGn1rWNB7r_CRTEf0wWWrU/s3200/Mnerva+Purple+Floral+Skirt+7.jpg" width="426"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty bright florals aren't just for the summer. This <a href="https://www.minerva.com/mp/1015429/john-kaldor-juliet-peachskin-crepe-fabric-purple-lilac&variant=1014498">John Kaldor Peachskin from Minerva</a> is deserving of being worn year round.</div><span></span></div><a href="https://www.fullycoutured.com/2020/12/john-kaldor-peachskin-from-minerva.html#more">Read more »</a>Fully Couturedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918772849074050426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495934971059635840.post-78599060151302089782020-12-09T20:44:00.003-06:002020-12-09T20:46:07.866-06:00Lace Bomber Jacket (McCalls 7100) and Scuba Knit Circle Skirt | Minerva Guest Blog Post<p class="p1" style="font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 12px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgHagJNlFG6P_v23xuvZrqxoP5YNaCUyPhLm8aU2O19ghIvptHoBK8Yubysr1mvh9P57kppH0S-OmoH-Xm4waMkF6-AyJPXmHaAWRw6BfRlyXwckZjysftYiw7JoX_6GKsg-OCCuCTi0w/s3200/Minerva+-+Striped+Double+Knit+-+M7100+Bomber+and+Circle+Skirt+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1377" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgHagJNlFG6P_v23xuvZrqxoP5YNaCUyPhLm8aU2O19ghIvptHoBK8Yubysr1mvh9P57kppH0S-OmoH-Xm4waMkF6-AyJPXmHaAWRw6BfRlyXwckZjysftYiw7JoX_6GKsg-OCCuCTi0w/w430-h640/Minerva+-+Striped+Double+Knit+-+M7100+Bomber+and+Circle+Skirt+1.jpg" width="430"></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;">Thank God for giving me the ability to make visions a reality. <span></span></div><a href="https://www.fullycoutured.com/2020/12/lace-bomber-jacket-mccalls-7100-and.html#more">Read more »</a>Fully Couturedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918772849074050426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495934971059635840.post-24033792029034447332020-12-09T20:43:00.003-06:002020-12-09T20:43:18.025-06:00Minerva Double Knit | Vogue 1424<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfbtP6H2dj5SJ0CfSudjc2JaGo_iGOH6QQCGqiN4bpODOG-oPrCR5jb4kWQDgfXqyd6QlhGO9K9gRX6GfPA9BkjmrrjxfWoMITtFZI0s-I_pifjNfbfu2btWKE4vWCvAOxzjFau5KVUY/s3200/Minerva+Vogue+V1424+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfbtP6H2dj5SJ0CfSudjc2JaGo_iGOH6QQCGqiN4bpODOG-oPrCR5jb4kWQDgfXqyd6QlhGO9K9gRX6GfPA9BkjmrrjxfWoMITtFZI0s-I_pifjNfbfu2btWKE4vWCvAOxzjFau5KVUY/w362-h640/Minerva+Vogue+V1424+3.jpg" width="362"></a></div><br>Head over to <a href="https://www.minerva.com/posts/1057088" target="_blank">Minerva</a> and check out my post about this Vogue creation using a ponte knit found on the site.<span></span></div><a href="https://www.fullycoutured.com/2020/12/minerva-double-knit-vogue-1424.html#more">Read more »</a>Fully Couturedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02918772849074050426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495934971059635840.post-60359769012498378092020-11-30T12:25:00.002-06:002020-11-30T12:25:53.724-06:00Made for Mermaids with a Bishop Sleeve Hack | Minerva Guest Blog Post<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXTv5zEIJLvoStOIBJbJ0D9Y5facM8P5R2RoylNmjQ1nkvrVIH6ZrxnqW_VYiCPl42H1Mv9Hub4encbyXi9mWRL3Ya_5M-vq216fZ5vwGSNBMeLnEdKWVhE6GCNXk9qG2lSQztK_ALhY/s3200/Minerva+Knit+-+M4M+Isabel+2.jpg" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXTv5zEIJLvoStOIBJbJ0D9Y5facM8P5R2RoylNmjQ1nkvrVIH6ZrxnqW_VYiCPl42H1Mv9Hub4encbyXi9mWRL3Ya_5M-vq216fZ5vwGSNBMeLnEdKWVhE6GCNXk9qG2lSQztK_ALhY/s3200/Minerva+Knit+-+M4M+Isabel+2.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><span id="docs-internal-guid-cb3bc712-7fff-57ac-68e2-6498e0016c4a"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have you ever had an ah-ha moment and had to remind yourself that you can sew? That you can make anything you want to make? 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Fabric: Polyester Knit from my fabric stash<br>
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This simple circle skirt and self drafted white blouse with black trim, allowed a magical fabric to make a statement among the streets of Harlem!</div>
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McCall's 5894 and McCalls 5145 to the rescue!</div>
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Ya'll!!! This wool from Minerva.com makes me feel loved! </div>
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The warmth! The weight! The drape! The purple!</div>
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I finally made it to New York City!!!!<br>
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When you want to feel amazing in the skin you're in, you need to make something that feels good against your skin!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Striped palazzo pants on a big girl??? </span><br>
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Another attempt of getting outside of my comfort zone.<br>
Which requires an enhancement in my self-confidence and boldness, even if I have to fake it 'til I make it!<br>
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