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By: Judith, Fabrics.net Fabric Glossary and Fabric Reference, Mary Humphries; revised 1999: A Book Review New Products for 2000 Estimating Yardage - Upholstery By: Mervil H Knutson - Merv’s Upholstery Fabric Definitions and Pronunciations Shortening Sleeves Determining the right side of fabric Cotton Quality and Pricing Boning for Costume, Evening and Bridal Wear Color Wisdom and Insights Back to School - Sewing for Children Fiber-Etch More Q & A on Soaps and Detergents! "Synthetic Surfactant or Soap?" Sewing Outdoor Gear Voir Couture Tartan Myths and Legends     Wisdom From the Professionals A collection of Articles November 2001 Wool, The Versatile Fabric - Plus a Virtual Style Show! By Judith, Fabrics.net Virtual Style Show Click on the photos to see a larger image Hilary Schneidmiller spotted a zip-up jacket in a Jones of New York advertisement and searched for a similar pattern. It features a standup collar, zipper front, and princess seam pockets. Both the jacket and the pants patterns had to be altered for a customized fit. Hilary also made a matching skirt that can replace the pants to dress up the outfit. The shoulder bag, made of a plaid won at last year's Make It Yourself With Wool contest, completes the outfit. It features a patch pocket and velcro closures. Each of the four pieces is 100% Pendelton wool, fully lined in navy polyester. As a sophomore, Hilary competes on the cross-country and track teams at Walla Walla High School. This year she also sings in the choir and plays in band. This is Hilary's' eighth year in 4-H. Violin has played a big part in Audrey Carson's life for the past 4 years. She also likes listening to a variety of music ranging from classical to contemporary, and is currently learning to "fiddle." Audrey has been active in 4-H sewing, foods, nutrition, gardening, poultry and cavies. She is a student leader in her church youth group and an assistant Sunday School teacher. Audrey first entered the Make It Yourself With Wool contest in Yuma, Arizona. This is her second year to participate in our state contest. Using Simplicity pattern #9474, and 100% Pendelton wool this home-schooled contestant from Vancouver made her princess-seamed duster jacket and coordinating flare-legged pants. She added a lining to the duster, and used reproductions of antique pewter buttons purchased at a "Rendezvous" last spring. Thirteen-year-old Megan Pile chose to sew a stylish hooded vest, complete with front separating zipper. Her light blue vest is from Pendelton wool gabardine, and includes side seam pockets. Though the 1981 Simplicity pattern was for an unlined vest, Megan lined hers with coordinating light blue Sibonne fabric. She used the buttonhole attachment to make eyelets for her hood's drawstring. Anticipating band performances with her flute at the new Edgemont Junior High in Puyallup, Megan sewed a fully lined black wool gabardine skirt. A center back slit facilitates walking. Megan raises breeding sheep and market lambs. She used this ensemble for Lad & Ladies Lead. As a sophomore at Olympic College in Bremerton, Gretchen Oldhams plans to transfer to Western Washington University next year to major in a math or science field. This Poulsbo contestant enjoys sewing with wool and wearing wool, especially for casual occasions. This is Gretchen's ninth consecutive year for entering the Make It Yourself With Wool Contest. She is a member of the American Sewing Guild, enjoys reading, and has her own business of making and selling glass beads. This year Gretchen used patterns from Burda Magazine to sew her Mohair boucle jacket and black wool flannel pants. She used magenta merino jersey to sew her mock turtleneck with invisible zipper closure. A black felt hat, black suede boots, and a magenta scarf complete her outfit. Melissa Fish is cozying up for winter in the 100% wool deep plum plant suit. The peacoat is double-breasted with front buttons. It has long sleeves, a notched collar, back vent and princess seams with front pockets. These hip-hugger style pants have an invisible back zipper and darts. The front inverted pleats with their button trimming make this outfit coordinate perfectly. Melissa loves to do decorative hand stitching as a special designer touch on the interior lining areas of her garments. She has also sewn the buttons on in a way that forms an anchor shape. Melissa is home-schooled. She enjoys volleyball, art and has a deep passion for photography. Melissa has been sewing for six years. Mykah Dehle has participated in the Make It Yourself With Wool contest for 7 years, so she was glad to finally be old enough for the Junior Division, which qualifies her to come to the state contest. Her grandmother, Gerry Dehle is one of the District 6 Directors here in the Spokane area. Using New Look Easy pattern #6681, this Northwood Middle School eighth grader sewed her fully lined dress by combining off white plaid with solid wine red wool fabric. Mykah says this will be a perfect dress to wear for holiday parties and for having her picture taken. She enjoys drama and soccer; and also raises and shows sheep. Upon returning to Vancouver from last year's Make It Yourself With Wool contest in Mt. Vernon, Beryl Lamb was able to relay all of our best wishes to Esther Moberg, a long-time Make It Yourself With Wool winner, who passed away on November 13, 2001. Esther's last request of Beryl was to continue sewing, competing, and top her record and Make It Yourself With Wool. Beryl takes that request seriously. In addition, this 27-year survivor of breast cancer volunteers at the Clark County Fair, and shares her sewing and pressing skills with others. Beryl made her reversible coat from wool won in a previous Make It Yourself With Wool contest and wool gabardine purchased at the Pendelton Mill Ends Store. The pant suit is from the same gabardine as the coat and can be worn almost anywhere. Scraps of her fabric were used to fashion her 'Elmer Fudd' hat. Beryl is retired from working in the oil fields of Alaska and has enjoyed creating a wardrobe for her great-granddaughter who started school this year. Mindy Nordheim of Waitsburg made this fully lined jacket from a herringbone weave wool and track-stitched the interfacing by hand for shaping. Other advanced sewing skills include bound buttonholes, shoulder pads, cuffed sleeves, and inseam pockets; but creating the appliques was the most challenging according to 16-year-old Mindy. She spent many hours trying different fabrics to create the mountains, trees and horses that make this a one-of-a-kind jacket. All pieces are 100% wool. Mindy used the Pendelton wool gabardine slack fabric for her jacket's front horse heads and for the mountains in the back. The gabardine had a brown warp and a black weft; so the fabric front and back appeared different but compatible. This tenth grader at Walla Walla High School enjoys reading, raising animals, eventing with her horses, and plans to become a veterinarian. Seventeen-year-old Careese Webster of Hansville sewed this loden green business suit from 100% wool crepe manufactured in Poland. The suit jacket is semi-fitted and lined, with princess seams, front button closure, and two-piece sleeves. To add a little character to her garment she put pocket flaps on the front. Careese altered the bias-cut skirt pattern for a better fit. She eliminated the waistband and designed a facing in its place, also adding a lining to the skirt. With the suit she wears brown leather shoes and her grandmother's classic tarnished silver pin. Careese is a senior at Family Academy Northwest. She works at a veterinary hospital, enjoys horseback riding, reading, and photography. She's looking into attending veterinarian technician school, and loves the Mariners. Kara Cockle made this brown tweed wool coat with black collar and cuffs fashioned after a coat she saw in Vogue Magazine. While most tweeds are fashioned into sportier looks, she wanted to try something different. Kara altered Vogue pattern #1266 to make this coat single breasted, and widened the collar considerably to accommodate the heavy, textured fabric. The collar and cuffs are made from a recycled coat. The mock Karakul lambs wool is created by looping black mohair through a cotton backing. Kara is a busy senior at Puyallup High School. She is in charge of wardrobe and is performing in West Side Story which opens in two weeks. The following week, Kara will represent Washington 4-H at National 4-H Club Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. Alice Faringer is a retired secretary-bookkeeper from Naches, where she maintains a large garden and a yard. She enjoys quilting and woodworking, and started sewing as a nine-year-old 4-H member. Her daughter purchased Burda pattern 2602 in Germany and challenged her mother to sew this traditional Bavarian jacket, complete with mandarin-style collar, rounded lapels, and belted back. Alice used warm Pendleton wool flannel for the jacket and coordinating skirt. Brown Ultrasuede adds designer touches. The buttons were made in Germany; but Alice purchased them in Yakima. Buttons which her daughter brought from Germany were transformed into earrings. Alice made a coordinating bag from the remaining scraps of fabric. As 4-H Program assistant for Stevens County, ranch wife Jeanette Cornwall of Hunters is also enrolled in graduate school pursuing a Master of Education degree in Instruction and Curriculum. But as the Make It Yourself With Wool contest neared, Jeanette wanted to participate so she could meet with other sewing enthusiasts. She chose basic patterns with only four major pattern pieces to create this classic skirt and top which will be perfect to wear to the Steven's County 4-H Awards Banquet. The skirt is black Pendelton wool crepe. The top is Anglo wool in turquoise with a black pinstripe. Jeanette embellished the top with a free-style self-design of black Lamb's Pride yarn that's 85% wool and 15% mohair for texture. Article  Pictures - Page 2

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