Again for the Endless Combinations Contest, the cowl neck top one more time...
Review can be found here.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Endless Combinations 2010 - Kwik Sew 3740
Again for the Endless Combinations Contest, the cowl neck top one more time...
Review can be found here.
Endless Combinations 2010 - McCalls 5802
I am posting photos of each of the items for my Endless Combinations entry for 2010. I will not be putting much detail about the items in these posts, but will provide a link to the review if you would like to know more about the sewing of any particular item.
First up McCalls 5802 - Hilary Duff halter neck top (think it is now OOP)
Review is here.
First up McCalls 5802 - Hilary Duff halter neck top (think it is now OOP)
Review is here.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Still sewing....
Well it has been a while since I blogged last, but I have been sewing a little. The renovation has started and it is difficult to sew but I have managed to find a temporary spot for my machine and I have been cutting out patterns at work on the conference table (amazing the solutions you can find when sewing is involved!)
Some of the reason I got so keen to sew is that the Endless Combinations contest started on Pattern Review and I love the idea behind this contest, so thought I might sew along and see if I can manage to get an entry together.
The inspiration for my entry is clothes for cruising as we are going on a cruise next year and it is nice to daydream about it (anticipation is half the fun I think!).
Drum roll please ... well maybe not, I have three pieces done so far but have not had a chance to do a photo shoot as we are experiencing the worst weather here (one way to break a drought - start a home renovation!) We have a sea of mud outside so the 'proper' photos will be put off until it is possible to step outside without sinking up to your ankles in red mud.
The first article I made is Jalie 3024 - dress:
I am sooo happy with how this has turned out. The fabrics are from Knitwit (for any Australians reading this) and are beautiful.
I will review this pattern properly once the photos happen - my opinion on this pattern - fabulous as all the Jalies I have tried.
The second item is the long version of Kwik Sew 3384. Made in black fabric from Knitwit also - no piccie as yet.
And the third item is McCalls 5802 which may be OOP.
I was concerned it would be too young for me but I decided to try it in a cheaper fabric. I made the top in a polyester I picked up on the sale table at our local Gardams. I love this top also...
I did have to pull the top up around the neckline, so that it pulls it high enough to conceal my bra strap at the back, but haven't tried it on properly since I sewed the hooks to the neck piece and I am a bit concerned it may be a little too tight, so may still need to alter that. (Diana looks a bit lopsided in this shot, but be assured I don't think Diana or the top have any problems).
My last piece planned is the Cardigan Jalie 2919.
This will be in black also. I wish I had more of the Knitwit fabric I made the pants in, but have a dry knit from Spotlight which will have to do.
And if I have time I will make another Kwiksew 3740 also...
Sleeveless in a pretty blue print.
A girl can dream...
Some of the reason I got so keen to sew is that the Endless Combinations contest started on Pattern Review and I love the idea behind this contest, so thought I might sew along and see if I can manage to get an entry together.
The inspiration for my entry is clothes for cruising as we are going on a cruise next year and it is nice to daydream about it (anticipation is half the fun I think!).
Drum roll please ... well maybe not, I have three pieces done so far but have not had a chance to do a photo shoot as we are experiencing the worst weather here (one way to break a drought - start a home renovation!) We have a sea of mud outside so the 'proper' photos will be put off until it is possible to step outside without sinking up to your ankles in red mud.
The first article I made is Jalie 3024 - dress:
I am sooo happy with how this has turned out. The fabrics are from Knitwit (for any Australians reading this) and are beautiful.
I will review this pattern properly once the photos happen - my opinion on this pattern - fabulous as all the Jalies I have tried.
The second item is the long version of Kwik Sew 3384. Made in black fabric from Knitwit also - no piccie as yet.
And the third item is McCalls 5802 which may be OOP.
I was concerned it would be too young for me but I decided to try it in a cheaper fabric. I made the top in a polyester I picked up on the sale table at our local Gardams. I love this top also...
I did have to pull the top up around the neckline, so that it pulls it high enough to conceal my bra strap at the back, but haven't tried it on properly since I sewed the hooks to the neck piece and I am a bit concerned it may be a little too tight, so may still need to alter that. (Diana looks a bit lopsided in this shot, but be assured I don't think Diana or the top have any problems).
My last piece planned is the Cardigan Jalie 2919.
This will be in black also. I wish I had more of the Knitwit fabric I made the pants in, but have a dry knit from Spotlight which will have to do.
And if I have time I will make another Kwiksew 3740 also...
Sleeveless in a pretty blue print.A girl can dream...
Monday, November 1, 2010
Sewing one last time.
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!
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