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So long, Blogspot. Hello, Wordpress!

I've been wanting to move my blog away from Blogspot for a while but could never be bothered to actually do it. This week was the tipping point though, and I've now fully migrated over to  https://patsypoomakes.wordpress.com/ . The blogspot address will remain here but all new posts will only appear at  https://patsypoomakes.wordpress.com/ .  There are lots of reasons for the move but my biggest one is how hard Blogger has made it for people to subscribe to receive new posts via email. It's such a basic requirement but apparently, they think it's too much to offer.  I'm basing this purely on how I myself prefer to consume this stuff. I can't be arsed with feed readers anymore and emails are easy and convenient. When I receive one, if I fancy reading it, I will click through to it and, if not, I'll just delete it. Another reason is the spat between Google (owners of Blogger) and Instagram/Facebook/Meta. I don't even know if this is still the case anymore ...

{sewing} Miette Skirt

Over the last several months I've been on a massive sewing kick, showing no signs of stopping any time soon. Having made a crap tonne of things, I decided I'd revisit the idea of blogging so I can have a record of what I made, how, when and so I can see myself improve.
Ao longo dos últimos meses ando costurando muito e por enquanto nem sinal de parar. Tenho feito uma tonelada de projetos e decidi tentar o blog novamente para que eu possa ter um registro do que eu fiz, como, quando e para que eu possa me ver melhorar.

The first item I'm going to share is a Tilly and the Buttons' Miette skirt. Tilly's book was what encouraged me to try sewing clothes for myself. The Miette skirt isn't on the book but after having tried 3 patterns from it and loving them all, I knew I'd love this if I bought it.
O primeiro item que quero mostrar é uma saia Miette da Tilly and the Buttons. O livro da Tilly foi o que me incentivou a tentar costurar roupas para mim. A saia Miette não está no livro mas depois de costurar outros 3 projetos maravilhosos dela eu sabia que adoraria esse molde também.

Miette Skirt

Miette is a wrap skirt - my first ever, made or bought - with a tie closure and optional pockets on the front. No fussy zippers or buttons to be seen anywhere! Although I as usual don't know what fabric I used exactly, it is fairly weighty. Which means I'll be able to get some wear out of it even when the weather turns.
Miette é uma saia de amarrar, com um laço e bolsos opcionais na frente. Sem botões ou zíperes, ela é super fácil de fazer. Embora, como de costume, eu não sei exatamente que tecido usei, é meio grossinho. O que significa que poderei usá-la durante o inverno também, com meia calça.

Miette Skirt - from the back
It has a very generous amount of wrap on the back which should prevent any kind of wardrobe malfunction. Excuse the creasing on mine - these photos were quite spontaneous and I had just been sat, having my tea for at least 45 minutes prior to this.
Ela cobre bem a "parte traseira", que vai evitar qualquer "incidente", mesmo com ventos fortes... Desculpe o estado da saia nessas fotos. Foi uma decisão espontânea e eu tinha acabado de passar quase uma hora sentada, jantando, antes de sair pra tirar essas fotos. Por isso ela está tão amassada.

Miette Skirt - from the front
As with all Tilly and the Buttons patterns I've tried, the instructions are perfect! They are devised with the beginner sewist in mind and all the photos are a great, big help. It is so comfortable to wear - though you wouldn't guess it from my goofy, uncomfortable looking face in this shot.
Como todos os moldes da Tilly que já usei, as instruções são perfeitas! Eles são criados com a iniciante em mente e todas as fotografias são uma grande ajuda. É tão confortável de usar - apesar da minha cara super desconfortável nesta fotografia.
Miette Skirt - pocket detail
I'm incredibly happy with my decorative stitching along the pocket edges, too! Super cute honeycomb, just because... I made a straight up size 3 but did have to take off quite a bit of length prior to hemming it - about 3 inches or so. And I chose to go for a fairly deep hem as well, so I could have a go at an invisible hem on my machine.
Estou muito feliz com a minha costura decorativa ao longo das bordas dos bolsos, também! Eu fiz o tamanho 3, mas tive que tirar um pouco do comprimento antes de fazer a barra - cerca de 7,5cm ou mais. E optei por fazer uma bainha bem larga também, para que eu pudesse fazer a barra invisível na minha máquina.
Machine blind hem
I am so pleased with the way this hem turned out! It was a little faffy to set it up but once I got going it was a breeze. I'm sure it gets easier with practise, too. All in all, I am over the moon with my Miette and have got tonnes of wear out of it already!
Estou muito satisfeita com o produto final! Foi um pouco sacal para começar, mas quando engatei, foi uma brisa. Tenho certeza de que ela fica mais fácil com a prática. No fim das contas, fiquei felicíssima com a minha Miette e já usei ela um montão!

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