Thank you to everyone who participated in our first conversation surrounding The Lisa Dress; especially those of you who offered your expertise to the new garment makers in the group. 
To recap, this week we will be:

• pre-washing the fabric (done!) 
• cutting the bodice pattern pieces (done!)
• pin fit (done! And, the pattern sizing appears to be accurate.)
• stitching the darts (next)
• sewing the shoulder seams 
• stay stitching the neckline

If you have additional questions, after watching the chat, please post those in the comments section below or send an email. Everyone is invited to check in on Friday at 3 p.m. MT during our weekly Sew and Tell to share your progress and ask questions. I will be capturing my progress offline and sharing my personal experiences with the group in a series of blog posts here on the Sewing Club page in an effort to document my very first dress making adventure and offer a boost of confidence to all the other novice garment makers who may be waiting on the sidelines. 

"Sew" excited to get started and can hardly wait to see your pretty dresses come together! 

​~Andrea 

We are aiming to finish The Lisa Dress by August 18! Join us then at 9 a.m. MT to see how they turned out. Consider using your fabric remnants to craft a coordinating face mask and necklace to match! 

Thanks to the help of Dara, Kim, KC, Elaine and Cheryl --- Suzette and I were able to successfully sew our very first dresses. Such a wonderfully supportive community of makers we are building here at the Element3 Health Sewing Club-thank you ladies, I love my new dress! 

Join us on here at the Element3 Sewing Club every Monday for a new step by step video tutorial. Next up we will be making fun and functional fabric envelopes which can serve a variety of purposes. 

To craft this project, as shown, you will need approximately a half yard of cotton fabric + your choice of iron on interfacing for the exterior body, flap and strap closure. 

Pattern Pieces: 
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Cut 4: 8.5" x 11" body panels
Cut 2: 8.5" x 2.5" flap strap closure
Cut 2: 7.5" x 9" flap
Cut 2: 8.5" x 9" pocket  

Defining Details:

Slim profile
Flap closure
Rear exterior pocket

Approximate finished measurements:

7.75" wide by 10" tall

Possibilites:

• Diaper clutch
• Pattern keeper
• Small project organizer
• Stationary and pens
• E-reader case

Happy Saturday and welcome back to the Sewing Club here at Element3 Health! On Monday I will be demonstrating in a video tutorial how to sew the large version of the Quarter Keeper shown. This piece measures approximately 9" x 5" finished. As a bonus, I have included the pattern measurements for the smaller size so you have the option of making a matching set. 

For this project you will need approximately a quarter yard of material (hence the name) + 1 zipper (7" for the large, 6" for the small) and some lightweight interfacing. 

For the large, cut the follow pattern pieces:

(2) 9" x 14" pieces of cotton for the exterior and interior 

(1) 9" x 14" piece of interfacing (Pellon 808 or 809)

(2) 3" x 8.5" pieces of cotton for the exterior trim

For the small, cut the follow pattern pieces:

(2) 7.5" x 10" pieces of cotton for the exterior and interior

(1) 7.5" x 10" piece of interfacing (Pellon 808 or 809)

(2) 3" x 7" pieces of cotton for the exterior trim

Let me know in the comments how you like the project and what you might use it for. A few ideas: tissues, loose change, pencils, cosmetics, snacks...

Until we meet again, be well and sew happy!

Andrea 
Element3 Health 
Sewing Club Leader

​On Monday, Andrea will be here to demonstrate how to sew these darling cubes which measure approximately 4" x 4" are are perfect for holding your favorite small collection of buttons, fabric and more! 

In the meantime, you can begin gathering your supplies. 

For this project you will need approximately a half yard of fabric or two fat quarters + 5 bits of batting and some non fray material for the handles:

(10) 5" x 5" squares of cotton fabric
(5) 5" x 5" squares of batting 
(2) 1" x 5" handles (vinyl, cork, leather or felt will work well)