Vogue 8346

I can't believe it's been so long since my last post! Without getting into to many details lets just say that life has been a little hectic around here. Hopefully it will be getting back to a normal pace again. I have managed to get in a little sewing here and there just lacking time to post on this blog.

Here's the pattern review for the Vogue coat I made a couple of weeks ago.

Pattern Description:


Lined fitted coat has double-breasted buttoned or snap closing. Princess seams and shoulder pads.

Pattern Sizing:

12-14 I used the size 12.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes I made view A

Were the instructions easy to follow?

I found the instructions very clear and easy to follow. I did not follow the instructions for lining the coat instead I used Sandra Betzina method for bagging the lining.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I liked the doubled breasted front and also how the coat has a little swing to it.

Fabric Used:

I wool blend fabric that I bought at our local Hancock Fabrics store.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I made this up in a size 12 but ended up taking in the seams for a better fit so I think I could have gone with the size 10. I also took out about half inch of ease out of the sleeve cap. I added a back stay to help the coat keeps it shape and also interface the sleeve cap.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I would like to sew this again in the longer version. This is a easy coat pattern with nice results so give it a try!

Conclusion:

Thanks for stopping by I'm off to cut out a couple of knit dresses! After making my coat something  quick and easy sounds just about right :)

Merry Christmas

Wishing everone a blessed Christmas!

Some cooler weather clothing

It seems like alot of people have made this pattern with nice results so I thought I would give it a try myself and I liked it so much a made it a couple of times.

This is a simple and quick project to make when you want a some instance gratification sewing. I had the black matt jersey in my stash for a while, so it was perfect for this pattern.

The top is a Jersey knit  that I picked up at Joann's a couple of weeks ago.

For the cardi I made the size medium and the top in a size small. The cardi was very quick to make since I did not hem it. I like how it draped without being hemed and since it is a knit there was no need to hem it. 

I also got this lace looking knit at Joann's last week. I love that it has that lace look to it even though it's a knit. The top takes very little fabric just a yard. I made the shorter version of the cardi because I only had 2 yards of fabric to work with. I would like to try the longer version so I can do all the various ways of wearing it.

The brown cardi was a matt jersey that I had gotten from fabric.com it feels alot softer than the fabric I used for the black cardi and it also drapes better.

This stripped top is a cotton blend knit that I had in my stash for a while now. It's great when you get to use up some stash fabric. Honestly, I have a huge stash of fabric that I need to utilize and stop buying fabric to add to the ever growing stash.

This is a great pattern quick with nice results I have worn both sets quick a few time over the past couple of weeks since the weather has been a little cooler in the mornings.

I just finished making a vogue skirt in black sateen so I will post it as soon as I get some pics.

Thanks for stopping by hope you all have a wonderful day.

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Crazy Month

Last month was a busy one for my husband and I. My daughter and her two sons have moved in with us and it has been a adjustment for all of us. My sewing area is the dinning room table so having a three year old in the house has made it tough to get much sewing done.It's not a good idea to leave scissors, pins, rotary cutters etc..out on the table for a curious three year old. Since we are hoping that she and the boys will be staying with us for a year or so we have started renovating the basement so she can have a living area with a bedroom and bath room. Hopefully this will give us all a little more space and and breathing room from each other:) It's has been fun having the grand-kids living here with us. My 6 year old grandson wanted me to teach him how to knit. So I got out the largest knitting needles I could find and showed him how to knit a few stitches. After we knit a couple of  rows together he asked if we were almost finished knitting his scarf  LOL. I think knitting may be a little to slow for him. Maybe we will move on to sewing next.

I'm slowly getting back into sewing a few wardrobe basics ( cardi's and knit tops) I have also been enjoying do a little beading. It fulfills my need to be crafty.
A few pics for you below.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Simplicity Skirt And Top.

Pattern Description:

Misses skirts with yoke and length variations.

Pattern Sizing:

4-12

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

I used a blue striped fabric the same as one of the drawings.... so yes it did.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Very easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Love the wide waist band and the pockets.

Fabric Used:

Some kind of cotton blend fabric that I found in the value fabrics at Hancock Fabrics.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I made a size 12 with no alterations needed.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I highly recommend this pattern to others. Yes I would make it again.

Conclusion:

Cute skirt that's easy to make with many different style and length variations.

The top is Simplicity 2614. Great little blouse pattern that comes with different cup sizes. I'm planning on making another one maybe with the neck tie next time.

Stress levels are much better this week after I managed to squeeze in a little sewing time. I worked on a vogue skirt and cardi.

Thanks for stopping by Have a blessed day.

Stress And Stitches

Sorry it's been a little while since my last post. Due to a family situation I have not been a able to sew a single stitch this past month. Sewing for me is  a stress reliever so as you can imagine I have been a tad stressed :) this past month.


I do have a couple of things to show you that I made up early this summer and never got around to posting them.

This was a quick and easy skirt to make. The only changes that I made to the pattern was to put in a invisible zipper. The fabric has Lycra in it so they are supper comfy to wear.

I felt the need to do something crafty this week so I have been beading some. I'll have to take some pictures of a couple of necklaces I made this past week and post them next time.

Thanks for stopping by.