There has been a lot going on in my life in the past few months. Some of it good and some not so good. I have had neither the time nor energy to blog or sew :( but I have been knitting. I'll post some of my knitting projects in some future posts for anyone who is interested.
One of the good things that happened last month was the birth of my granddaughter.
Allyson Jean Born October 16th
I see a lot of girly sewing going on in my sewing room in the future! I have a whole bunch of patterns picked out for her both sewing and knitting.
Thanks for stopping by sorry it's been so long since my last post.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Fall Sewing
Well, summer is coming to an end and I think it's time to start thinking about some fall sewing. I have started working on a trench coat in an animal printed suede this past week after reading that animal prints are going to be part of the fall trend for this year. Other than that, I'm not sure what else I want to add to my fall wardrobe.
Oh I know that I need some pants and I really want to try this new vogue pants pattern, but I've been working out and following a low glycemic diet in the hopes of losing some weight and getting in better shape. So I don't want to put all the work into getting the fit just right and then in a month or so they don't fit anymore. Oh how i hope this is the case.
Another problem that I have is that I need to stop buying fabric and patterns and work with what I already have. I work at a fabric store so the temptation to buy more yummy fall fabrics is always there( I must be strong and resist lol). I'm sure my bank account and hubby would thank me :)
So let me ask you this. When your planing what your going to make do you 1) first pick out the pattern you like then go to your stash and see what you've got that would work with that pattern or 2) you pick a fabric that you like first and then decide which pattern would work with it?
Sometimes I just feel overwhelmed by patterns and fabrics and my head starts to spin and all I end up with is a big mess of fabric and patterns on the sewing room floor with no decision made. So, I get to go through the process all over again a few days later :(
Anyhow, I hope your all having a better time planning your fall sewing. I would love to hear what every one else has planned. Maybe then I could steal some of your ideas lol.
OK, I'm off to make another mess with fabric and patterns but maybe this time I'll actually get something picked out.
Here's A peek at the trench coat
Oh I know that I need some pants and I really want to try this new vogue pants pattern, but I've been working out and following a low glycemic diet in the hopes of losing some weight and getting in better shape. So I don't want to put all the work into getting the fit just right and then in a month or so they don't fit anymore. Oh how i hope this is the case.
Another problem that I have is that I need to stop buying fabric and patterns and work with what I already have. I work at a fabric store so the temptation to buy more yummy fall fabrics is always there( I must be strong and resist lol). I'm sure my bank account and hubby would thank me :)
So let me ask you this. When your planing what your going to make do you 1) first pick out the pattern you like then go to your stash and see what you've got that would work with that pattern or 2) you pick a fabric that you like first and then decide which pattern would work with it?
Sometimes I just feel overwhelmed by patterns and fabrics and my head starts to spin and all I end up with is a big mess of fabric and patterns on the sewing room floor with no decision made. So, I get to go through the process all over again a few days later :(
Anyhow, I hope your all having a better time planning your fall sewing. I would love to hear what every one else has planned. Maybe then I could steal some of your ideas lol.
OK, I'm off to make another mess with fabric and patterns but maybe this time I'll actually get something picked out.
Here's A peek at the trench coat
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
A New Top!
Vogue 1245
Let me just start by saying I love this pattern!
I picked up this pattern at one of the 3.99 sales So last Weekend I wanted to make something quick and easy for myself and this done the trick. I found two yards of black and white polyester print in my stash. That worked out perfect as the pattern called for 1 7/8 yards.
It took me about three hours from cutting to finished top! The directions are wonderfully clear and they also tell you how to do french seams (which I had never done before) so not only did I get an instance gratification project but I got to also learn something new :)
I went down one size to a a small on this top after reading the finished garments measurements and I'm glad I did the fit turned out perfect for me.
At first I was not sure if I would like this style of sleeves on me but I love them!
Used my serger to do a rolled hem which give it a nice neat finish on the edges.
The elastic on the waist gives the top some shape so it doesn't look like a tent on me.
This is a great pattern that I plan on making up again. I'm going to try the other view next time.
Thanks for stopping by.
Let me just start by saying I love this pattern!
I picked up this pattern at one of the 3.99 sales So last Weekend I wanted to make something quick and easy for myself and this done the trick. I found two yards of black and white polyester print in my stash. That worked out perfect as the pattern called for 1 7/8 yards.
It took me about three hours from cutting to finished top! The directions are wonderfully clear and they also tell you how to do french seams (which I had never done before) so not only did I get an instance gratification project but I got to also learn something new :)
I went down one size to a a small on this top after reading the finished garments measurements and I'm glad I did the fit turned out perfect for me.
At first I was not sure if I would like this style of sleeves on me but I love them!
Used my serger to do a rolled hem which give it a nice neat finish on the edges.
The elastic on the waist gives the top some shape so it doesn't look like a tent on me.
This is a great pattern that I plan on making up again. I'm going to try the other view next time.
Thanks for stopping by.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Burdastyle Tunic
This is a top I make up at the beginning of July. Love it! When I get a chance I may just have to make it again.
Here's the review.
Pattern Description:
Dress (or tunic) with yoke and front gathers.
Pattern Sizing:
33-44 I cut out a 42 but I had to take in the yoke so it would fit my shoulders If I make it again I will cut a 38 on the yoke.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes it did!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
This pattern is not hard to figure it's just four pattern pieces so you don't have to rely on the instructions but they where easy enough to follow. The tricky part for me was getting the yoke right
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Love how the yoke looks.
Fabric Used:
Knit fabric that I bought at Jo-anns
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Taking in the seams on the yoke so it would not fall of my shoulders.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I'm sure I will sew this again. I do recommend it.
Conclusion:
Great easy and casual summer top!
It's has been so HOT here in Kentucky that I plan on staying in the pool all weekend :)
Hope your all having a great weekend stay cool and happy stitching!
Here's the review.
Pattern Description:
Dress (or tunic) with yoke and front gathers.
Pattern Sizing:
33-44 I cut out a 42 but I had to take in the yoke so it would fit my shoulders If I make it again I will cut a 38 on the yoke.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes it did!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
This pattern is not hard to figure it's just four pattern pieces so you don't have to rely on the instructions but they where easy enough to follow. The tricky part for me was getting the yoke right
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Love how the yoke looks.
Fabric Used:
Knit fabric that I bought at Jo-anns
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Taking in the seams on the yoke so it would not fall of my shoulders.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I'm sure I will sew this again. I do recommend it.
Conclusion:
Great easy and casual summer top!
It's has been so HOT here in Kentucky that I plan on staying in the pool all weekend :)
Hope your all having a great weekend stay cool and happy stitching!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Casual Days
After looking in my wardrobe I saw that I needed a few more casual tops. So I went through my every growing fabric stash and found a few jersey knits. So next was to go through my every growing pattern stash where I picked out Vogue 8518.
Pattern Description:
MISSES' TUNIC: Tunics A, B, C have front and back upper gathers, neck binding, lower elastic casing and raglan sleeve variations. A: sleeves with elastic casing. B: three-quarter length flared sleeves. C: gathered sleeves and sleeve binding
Pattern Sizing:
8-16
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Just like it!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Very easy instructions to follow
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
It's a great casual top. No dislikes here!
Fabric Used:
Jersey
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
First of all I cut out the 12 but it was a little big in the shoulders so I took in the seams a little. So it's more like a size ten on top and 12 in the hip area. After wearing it once I thought it was a little plan so I added a trim around the neckline and I love how it added a pop of colour to the top.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I have make this top twice now. I might sew it again if I found an interesting fabric.
Conclusion:
Great Pattern! Give it a try it's a quick and easy project you can sew up in a few hours.
Hope you have a great day!
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