I just wanted to do an update on my progress with Simplicity 2369. So far I have cut out view C the tunic. And I cut out New Look 6735 view E the skirt. Next on the cutting table view A the dress of Simplicity 2369. Hopefully, there will not be anymore distractions of the unwanted kind to interfere with my progress. This weekend and part of next week will be entirely for sewing.
Stay motivated and Keep sewing!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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!
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 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.
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
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Burda WOF 04-2008-131 and How I Wore it.
Pattern Description: A elastic six panel skirt.
Pattern Sizing:44-52
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.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I liked the ease of sewing. Just six simple panels.
Fabric Used:A floral Ity jersey with beautiful turquoise,green, black, and white colors.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Most definitely. I looking for more skirt fabric now.
Conclusion: A great easy pattern for making summer skirts.
This is what I wore my skirt with: A Turquoise leather jacket and black tie knot jersey sleeveless top that I already in my wardrobe on Sunday April 25,2010. The weather was rainy and cool. The perfect weather to get a final chance to wear my jacket before the summer heat.
Pattern Sizing:44-52
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.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I liked the ease of sewing. Just six simple panels.
Fabric Used:A floral Ity jersey with beautiful turquoise,green, black, and white colors.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Most definitely. I looking for more skirt fabric now.
Conclusion: A great easy pattern for making summer skirts.
This is what I wore my skirt with: A Turquoise leather jacket and black tie knot jersey sleeveless top that I already in my wardrobe on Sunday April 25,2010. The weather was rainy and cool. The perfect weather to get a final chance to wear my jacket before the summer heat.
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