Helpful Tips

Friday, May 28, 2010

Motivated and Loving It!

I have truely fallen in love with sewing. I am no longer just planning to sew but I am accomplishing my goals and have had a few projects to show for it. The only way I can grow in my sewing is to SEW! And that what I intend on doing. Nothing can stop me now! When I want something new to wear I am going to sew it.  Currently what I want now is a new dress.  I am tracing Simplicity 2369 views A dress and C tunic.
What a great pattern.  Stay motivated and Keep Sewing!

Monday, May 24, 2010

The Angelic White Top- New Look 6940

The pretty white knit fabric made me go ahhhh as I sewed this easy top.

Pattern Description: Misses knit tops with sleeve variations and one with a tie. I sewed view D.




Pattern Sizing:4-16. I sewed a 16



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



Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes. I barely refered to them.



What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I loved everthing about this pattern. Especially the flutter sleeves.



Fabric Used: Novelty Knit fabric from FashionFabricsClub.com



Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:I lowered the front waist and did a swayback alteration.



Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?I am plannning to sew view E later, but there are a few other patterns that are calling out to me.



Conclusion: A beautiful and easy top to dress up or down.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Cowl Neck T- V8634

Pattern Description:


Close fitting pullover tops.A,B,C in two lengths. A:short sleeves. B:three quarter length sleeves. C:long sleeves.

Pattern Sizing:xs-sm-med. I sewed a med.(14-16)



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



Were the instructions easy to follow?Very easy. The instructions were only one page long.



What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I loved the cowl collar. It gave the top a nice detail.



Fabric Used:

Rayon Lycra jersey.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:Lowered the waist and did my usual swayback alteration.



Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?I would sew it again in the future,but there are many more patterns. that I want to sew.I definitely recommend this pattern.



Conclusion: Another quick and easy top to build a wardobe.

Monday, May 10, 2010

My Signature Style

The Spiegel Signature Style quiz was on target. I took this quiz twice and the result was the same both times.

Your Signature Style is: Simple Chic



Simplicity is more than just your style, it's your approach to life. You firmly believe that it's better to have one perfectly beautiful piece you can wear for years than a closet full of "almosts". Quality rules in your world. The trends of the moment may interest you, but they never determine your choices. And that applies to more than just fashion. You are selective and deliberate in all your decisions. The saying "less is more" could have been written for you.



These Luxury Fabric Collections would be perfect for you:

Stretch Sateen, Stretch City Twill, Ponté Knit
Take the quiz yourself. When you do you will be entered into their Dream Getaway Contest.

The Zebra Print Top-New Look 6729

Pattern Description: Misses knit tops. I sewed view B.




Pattern Sizing:6-16. I sewed a size 16



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



Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes



What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I love how easy it was to sew. And the cross over front w/ tie end gave the top interest.



Fabric Used:Zebra print poly-lycra knit.



Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:  I have to lower the waist and make a swayback adjustment.



Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?I would recommend it. But there are many more patterns that I am eager to sew.



Conclusion: Great top to add to any wardrobe.