Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Yes! I think I've got it!

The third muslin was the charm. The front crotch hangs properly, the back is smooth. The waist is at the right height, the curve of my contour waistband is even and the band is an even width. I need to lower the left waist after I cut it out since the right hip is higher. The waist was a little too big, but with my hip curve just sewing it smaller at the side seams isn't a good choice. Instead I took slices front and back overlapping 1/8" at each cut to take in about a 1/2".
Now, maybe I can get some sewing done! I have some UFOs that I want to finish and then on to new projects.
We are going down to our son and DIL's in Roanoke, VA for Passover. It will be his first time leading the seder and I'm bringing most of the food. I froze the brisket(obligatory as far as Josh is concerned!), chicken soup and my favorite chocolate walnut torte. It is both gluten and lactose free! It's a good thing no one's allergic to nuts, or I'd be in big trouble. Josh and I will make the rest. We cook, and my dh and dil clean up. A good deal. We are also bringing Passover foods which are not available locally for them. Their synagogue ran a bus trip up to northern Virginia to shop but they have their own shopping service, us. We'll be back on Sunday.
Enjoy your holiday!

11 comments:

  1. How nice that you will be with your son and his family for Passover!! I feel your pan about the washing machine. Check out the post on my blog tha t is an "Ode To My Washing Machine". I think it was in March, could have been in Feb. Not too long ago.

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  2. Have a safe trip and a great time!

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  3. Isn't it great to get a pant fit? Good for you.

    Have a wonderful holiday.

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  4. Congratulations on the pants! That's an achievement only a fellow sewista can truly appreciate. Have a wonderful holiday.

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  5. "Yes! I think I've got it! The third muslin was the charm."
    Good job! I admire your patience and persistence.

    Have a good trip to Virginia!

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  6. Gut yontif. DD and I will be in VA next week.

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  7. Congratulations! It took me making three muslins to get the pants fit I wanted. The third time must be the charm!

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  8. Next time, I say you come to Korea for passover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-p I'm completely jealous that Josh gets your cooking for sedar. My stomach is actually rumbling at the thought of your brisket. RUMBLING I tell you. I ate cabbage, kimchi (ie, spicy cabbage), rice, and unidentified meat for lunch at school. Bring on the brisket...

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  9. How good you have the muslin right now. Looking forward to your finished pants in good fabric.
    In the meantime, have a great time with your family.

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  10. Have a great time with family and a safe trip as well.....Bunny

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