Here is my latest sewing - a lovely simple skirt which I hope will become a TNT.
Burda 09-2008-120. Made in a brown cotton with a bit of stretch picked up in the remnant bin. Lined with a rayon (leftover from another project).
The only silly thing I did (gee, only one - I must be getting better at this sewing thing!) was to cut the back of the skirt on the fold, so I had to put the zip into the side seam. It worked fine but I will cut the next one with two back pieces and have a center back zip.
I will be making another one of these in a gorgeous over the top floral cotton I bought recently - an ideal fun summer skirt. This brown skirt is a great addition to my work wardrobe and this colour combo of teal and brown is my current absolute favorite.
Now this blog post is called sewing one last time as I have had to pack my machine away for awhile. This is good and bad. Bad because I have to live through a renovation and good because when it is finished I will have my own sewing room!
When the builder cuts a door into the back room I hope to start sewing again but in the meantime I have reverted to crochet to keep me sane!
Burda 09-2008-120. Made in a brown cotton with a bit of stretch picked up in the remnant bin. Lined with a rayon (leftover from another project).
The only silly thing I did (gee, only one - I must be getting better at this sewing thing!) was to cut the back of the skirt on the fold, so I had to put the zip into the side seam. It worked fine but I will cut the next one with two back pieces and have a center back zip.I will be making another one of these in a gorgeous over the top floral cotton I bought recently - an ideal fun summer skirt. This brown skirt is a great addition to my work wardrobe and this colour combo of teal and brown is my current absolute favorite.
Now this blog post is called sewing one last time as I have had to pack my machine away for awhile. This is good and bad. Bad because I have to live through a renovation and good because when it is finished I will have my own sewing room!
When the builder cuts a door into the back room I hope to start sewing again but in the meantime I have reverted to crochet to keep me sane!
Oh, wow...congrats on your own sewing room! I am so excited for you! And I love the brown/teal combo. Your skirt looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe skirt has a great shape and there's nothing wrong with a side zipper!
ReplyDeleteWe too, are about to undertake a major renovation. I don't get a sewing room to myself at the end of if, but we will have a separate spare room so that's a big bed out of the way!
Very best of luck with the renovation.
I like brown and teal together, too and I never think to buy fabric in those colours. This weekend past I put the button holes on the wrong side of a shirt cuff. That wasn't so easy a fix!
ReplyDeleteAll the best with the renovations. You will make up for the enforced retirement of your sewing machine once your new room is finished. The skirt and top look great!
ReplyDeleteGreat skirt!! This is so nice, the colour will be very useful and go with many other colours. Haven't you been busy?
ReplyDeleteNice skirt! Just sew in your head for a while, and you'll be so ready to sew when you get your new room!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the renos, Sue. These two colours look smashing together. Lucky you getting a new sewing room.
ReplyDeleteOh, just think how nice it will be to have a new sewing space! Then you'll be able to make lots of nice summery clothes while those of us in the Northern Hemisphere will be jealous.
ReplyDeleteI think the color combo works great!
ReplyDeleteI love the shape of your skirt. Have fun crocheting!
ReplyDeleteThe skirt looks great. Congrats on getting your own sewing room, we look forward to seeing you in the shop to fill those new upboards.
ReplyDeleteThe skirt and blouse look great together and looking forward to your crochet creations.
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt and the outfit Sue.
ReplyDeleteReverting to crochet is a wonderful idea while you wait for your own sewing room!
ReplyDeleteYour skirt is lovely - and the whole outfit is really pretty!