Last Friday Lisa asked: if you could only use 12 TNT pattern in the next year, which ones would they be?
It’s a hard question to answer. I had to do some serious thinking and I still don't have 12. Not that I don't have 12 patterns, mind you, just not 12 that I use over and over.
Here's what I've come up with:
Knit top: KwikSew 3003 - I've made this multiple times including as a turtleneck, with a plain round neckline, and dress.
Pants: Burda WOF 8/98 #106 – I’ve made these pleated, plain front (pleats removed), and jeans.
Skirt: self-drafted pencil skirt – I usually just play with the waistband (on, off, narrow, wide, etc).
Dress: self-drafted sheath – this actually started life years ago as my torso foundation draft when I was learning flat patternmaking. I’ve made it with sleeves and sleeveless, and with different necklines. I’m currently working on turning it into a shirt dress.
Jacket: FSG 1945 – I’ve made this jacket many times in different lengths, with or without collar/lapel.
Cardigan/sweater jacket: PMB – I printed this one out back in 2003 and have made it several times in different lengths.
Looks like I definitely need a coat pattern. I don't have one right now but it's on the list to be drafted because I got some nice raincoat material from Michael's Fabrics.
And that’s all I have. I didn’t realize until now that I use these patterns so much. I have many others but I tend to use them for inspiration and to knock off details I like.
11 comments:
I gotta say that this is one of the best blogs I've ever visited yet.
Congrats! Take this words like a blossom blessing as I'm bloging around!
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(The hiatus really starts tomorrow...) Great picks, Alexandra! I'm wishing my 1945 was up to TNT status...maybe someday soon... ;)
And thanks for the encouraging words; I expect to be back, I just need to kind of rearrange my daily habits a bit.
I'm going to miss everybody...but it will only be for a little while.
Great selection of basics. I just got back from a weekend away and saw Lisa's question, and have to think on this, seriously.
Those all look like good TNTs to me...
I love your selected patterns! I wasn't able to make a decent selection myself because I rarely use a pettern more than once...
You have made these patterns so versatile, very clever.
OK ... this makes me want to buy a sewing machine, like now!
Alexandra .- this is a good wardrobe
. Basic and simple, I like. Congratulations. Paco
I love your collection of TNTs. They will probably work in any situation depending upon the fabric used. And I know what you mean about how often you use your TNT's. I thought I had way more and I only have 10 that I use repeatedly!
Wow, Alexandra. I keep being amazed at all your creations, and the way you keep pushing yourself always further. Kudos!!
Lovely TNTs, very inspiring. Just when I thought I had enough patterns. But what I really love is your excellent use of cute little scarf around the neck. Must copy!
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