I have had the worst sewing week-end, but did have a success in the end.
I am in the throes of simple sewing as, since the mini wardrobe sewing I cannot get excited by sewing more complex items. So I have stuck to simple sewing and have sort of been enjoying it, except I think I must have done something to upset the sewing gods (who is the god/goddess of sewing I wonder?). Case in point, this week-end I decided that what I really need to make the most right now is some long pyjama pants as it has got quite cool here at night already and I only have one other pair. I found a burda wof pattern and traced it, then full of excitement got my fabric out and realised it wasn't washed. While I was washing it I decided I may be best to make the first pair out of some cheaper fabric (than the silk I was washing) so that project was put aside as no Sunday trading here.
Then I found a lovely piece of knit fabric in my stash and decided to make a top - and came across Kwik Sew 3740. I had downloaded this pattern from SewingPatterns.com a while back. So I started sticky taping my downloaded pattern sheets together and ran out of tape. I had to go to two corner shops before I found some (like I said, no Sunday trading here!).
I layed out the fabric - dOH! not enough! OK determined, I found a piece of Bamboo jersey that I had no real plans for - cut it all, started assembling - dOH! the shoulder seams are not matching! I had traced the front pattern piece incorrectly! I did not have enough of the fabric left to cut another front, so that lovely fabric got binned! Found another piece of bamboo jersey (one that I had dyed previously). This time I had success - it was a pain to sew as the fabric is so fine but it really suits the drape of the cowl neckline.
You can see from the pattern picture how much drapier this fabric is to the one they used.
The shot of the back...
And another of the front. You can see the sleeves are a bit long as I did not tissue fit at all but just straight sewed the pattern. This fabric will likely shrink still so the extra sleeve length is probably good to have. If I make another in a more stable knit I might shorten the sleeve length by about 1" - 2".
You can read the review here.
I hope to blog soon about some other simple sewing I have done - Tee's for the boys.
I am in the throes of simple sewing as, since the mini wardrobe sewing I cannot get excited by sewing more complex items. So I have stuck to simple sewing and have sort of been enjoying it, except I think I must have done something to upset the sewing gods (who is the god/goddess of sewing I wonder?). Case in point, this week-end I decided that what I really need to make the most right now is some long pyjama pants as it has got quite cool here at night already and I only have one other pair. I found a burda wof pattern and traced it, then full of excitement got my fabric out and realised it wasn't washed. While I was washing it I decided I may be best to make the first pair out of some cheaper fabric (than the silk I was washing) so that project was put aside as no Sunday trading here.
Then I found a lovely piece of knit fabric in my stash and decided to make a top - and came across Kwik Sew 3740. I had downloaded this pattern from SewingPatterns.com a while back. So I started sticky taping my downloaded pattern sheets together and ran out of tape. I had to go to two corner shops before I found some (like I said, no Sunday trading here!).
I layed out the fabric - dOH! not enough! OK determined, I found a piece of Bamboo jersey that I had no real plans for - cut it all, started assembling - dOH! the shoulder seams are not matching! I had traced the front pattern piece incorrectly! I did not have enough of the fabric left to cut another front, so that lovely fabric got binned! Found another piece of bamboo jersey (one that I had dyed previously). This time I had success - it was a pain to sew as the fabric is so fine but it really suits the drape of the cowl neckline.
You can see from the pattern picture how much drapier this fabric is to the one they used.
The shot of the back...
And another of the front. You can see the sleeves are a bit long as I did not tissue fit at all but just straight sewed the pattern. This fabric will likely shrink still so the extra sleeve length is probably good to have. If I make another in a more stable knit I might shorten the sleeve length by about 1" - 2".
You can read the review here.I hope to blog soon about some other simple sewing I have done - Tee's for the boys.
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ReplyDeleteAthena, Greek goddess of wisdom, of household arts and crafts, of spinning and weaving, of textiles.
Love your top. I shortened the sleeves on mine by about 2". We must be twins! LOL.
I love that pumpkin-y color. Your top turned out well, despite the difference in stretch between your fabric and the fabric on the pattern. Knits are finicky with their stretch differences.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the color and I think the drapiness of the knit is really perfect for that pattern. I've been on a bit of a simple sewing binge myself since mini wardrobe. That really took it out of me! I'm glad I'm not alone.
ReplyDeleteI agree that color looks great on you and like how drapier your top is compared to model.
ReplyDeleteGreat colour for you and the drape is very flattering. Bad luck working your way up to it though!
ReplyDeleteI think that the fabric (color and drape) work wonderfully. You look great in coral!
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This is a lovely colour and it suits you. I rather like the extra length in the sleeve.
ReplyDeleteYour top looks great on you. I've had this top on my to buy list so I am pleased to see it made up. I'm also loving the color of your fabric.
ReplyDeleteLove the colour and style of your top and so glad you had success after such a frustrating start.
ReplyDeleteI think there is a thesis to be written about why orange looks so good on fair headed, fair skinned women. The cowl neckline is great for you.
ReplyDeleteI love this top, the color is fantastic, and the cowl is great! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, I'm glad you finally had a success! Looks like a great top.
ReplyDeleteHow awful. We all have sewing weekends like that. Hopefully you won't have another one forever! I hope the sewing gods/goddesses are always with you. The top looks great.
ReplyDeleteI like the top with the soft fabric, I think the cowl looks nicer that way, rather than standing up so much. Looks great with the jeans, too!
ReplyDeleteYeap, I've had similar experiences...I really like how your top drapes better than the pattern picture. Congratulations on coming out with a great FO!
ReplyDeleteI love the drape on your top. Worth the headache!
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