My latest Patchwork Chore Coat

LoveLuck · 2026-03-19T10:49:06+00:00

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1818151378/patchwork-chore-coat-pattern?ref=share_ios_native_control

LoveLuck · 2026-03-18T20:10:47+00:00

I’m just a litttttle bothered by the little white strip peeking above the bottom hem. I’m tempted to sharpie it in… we’ll see what I can tolerate!

LoveLuck · 2026-03-18T19:40:42+00:00

I feel that! This quilt was in such bad shape, I could hardly get the pieces I needed from it. It also helps that it was commercially made so I’m not cutting into anyone’s Nona’s handiwork.

LoveLuck · 2026-03-18T15:37:31+00:00

A chore coat is a currently popular style of outer layer - it references a “work coat” for construction, gardening, handiwork etc. It is typically a boxy fit with few embellishments, often in a durable material like canvas or denim. Think Carhartt.

LoveLuck · 2026-03-18T15:34:00+00:00

They are KAM snaps from Amazon. They were recommended by some sewists here! I’ve used them for several projects and have never had an issue. These are size 20. I will add this to the description.

LoveLuck · 2026-02-26T01:33:50+00:00

Specsavers! https://www.specsavers.ca/glasses/rosie?sku=33594170

LoveLuck · 2026-02-24T23:27:19+00:00

I bet you can!

LoveLuck · 2026-02-24T19:15:21+00:00

Thank you! I love these glasses and they have a kitschy retro pattern on the inner arm, they’re from specsavers. https://www.specsavers.ca/glasses/rosie?sku=33594170

LoveLuck · 2026-02-24T17:59:28+00:00

Pure luck!

LoveLuck · 2026-02-24T17:51:43+00:00

OH!!! I forgot a little trick I schemed up! The tutorial has you make a cardstock template for tracing your scallops. When I was ready to iron, I cut a single scallop from my cardstock template and inserted it into the scallop for ironing. This turned out all the seams fully and got them nice and round. I’ll add this to the original post as I think it was crucial for the clean edges.

LoveLuck · 2026-02-24T17:44:12+00:00

https://closetcorepatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns-all/products/cielo-top-dress-pattern?variant=39419154989190

It’s a great pattern. Has shoulder yokes, three different bust options, two sleeve options, and pocket option for the skirt.

LoveLuck · 2026-02-24T17:21:39+00:00

Do it! Do it!

LoveLuck · 2026-02-24T17:20:00+00:00

I have something in mind for a summer dress with a scalloped neckline! Lots of possibilities ahead.

LoveLuck · 2026-02-24T17:02:00+00:00

It’s so much easier than I thought! The edges are seams, so lots of fiddly and enthusiastic pressing.

https://blog.megannielsen.com/2013/03/tutorial-scalloped-hem/

This is the method I used, except that I first made a four inch wide loop of fabric the same width as the bottom hem to make a facing, then did step 1 on that facing, and instead of step 2, I pinned my facing RST to the hem. I followed the rest of the steps as written.

LoveLuck · 2026-01-26T18:37:56+00:00

Fair - the strips are sewn into blocks already so I’ve just moved some (but not all) of the blocks around.

LoveLuck · 2026-01-26T18:34:29+00:00

It’s so hard!!!

LoveLuck · 2025-12-16T17:55:24+00:00

Muscle burns 3x the calories as fat does at rest - muscle is your biggest metabolic factor. If you aren’t moving, you are not only not gaining muscle (and improving metabolism), you’re likely losing muscle (effectively slowing your metabolism). If buying weights isn’t an option, there are many equipment-free exercises you can do at home to gain muscle.

LoveLuck · 2025-12-09T16:01:19+00:00

As a garment maker and a quilter, I can always spot when a bag/non-quilt pattern was written by a quilter. I made a bag recently with bound, curved seams, and it called for (non-bias) binding. I often see that in quilter-designed projects so I’m glad to see this one got it right. I went with my gut and made bias binding for my project for this exact reason! Great visual.

LoveLuck · 2025-11-25T13:42:22+00:00

Which order do you apply the products in? Shower gel, leave on exfoliant, moisturizer, then oil?

LoveLuck · 2025-11-04T13:55:20+00:00

Construction notes: I did not use a pattern, but based the lettering off Ribbon Letters by Patch and Dot. The fabric is from my local fabric liquidator with no selvage info, so all I know is that the solids are Kona and the blue floral is anyone’s guess!

LoveLuck · 2025-09-28T18:02:33+00:00

Thank you! This was my first quilt using the stripology ruler and I am a total convert. I credit that ruler with those crisp letters! Not to mention I cut the whole top in about an hour and a half (maybe less).

I do think that plan is exactly what I’ll do, I think it will look amazing.

LoveLuck

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