Stay warm everybody, have a great day...
Happy Sewing!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Pictures as Promised
Well here's the pics as promised yesterday, I love the mix & match ability of these garments.
Stay warm everybody, have a great day...
Happy Sewing!
Stay warm everybody, have a great day...
Happy Sewing!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Projects Done!...
I'm finally done with my projects from the last post, the pictures are before finishing. I wanted to take pictures in the garments but I didn't finish everything I needed to get done today in time to set up the camera and have good lighting. I'll take pictures wearing them later and post them.
I defiantly had a change in plans as I began to work with the patterns and fabric. Here's what I ended up doing...I used this pattern, Burda 7580 for the cardigan
and this pattern, Butterick 5247
for the top, and I winged it on the skirt to come up with this outfit (nothing hemmed yet in this pic) On the cowl neck to this top I cut it to fit around the neckline but I flared it out toward the outer edge and instead of doubling if over itself I left it single layer. I wanted the collar a little fuller and didn't want it doubled over, I really like how the collar turned out.
Then I used this pattern, McCall's 5978
for these vests,
As I worked on these I decided to eliminate the sleeves because the fit was better over the top with the dolman sleeves. Also they look really nice with a black turtle neck top and pants or skirt. In fact I wore the paisley vest to work Thurs. with black pants & top.
Last but not least I made this tunic,
from this pattern, Butterick 5100
This looks great with black top and pants.
We had snow today, it was supposed to be 2-4" but I know I was shoveling more like 6-8"...I just want it to stop snowing!
Next I guess I need to do some planning for Spring sewing, I'm usually so behind that I barely get things done in time to where it for the season the garment is for. So maybe this will be a good time to get started. Oh, the other thing I'll be working on is getting a good fitting pair of pants. I need pants so bad and I really need to work on fit so that's what I'll get busy on next.
Happy Sewing!
I defiantly had a change in plans as I began to work with the patterns and fabric. Here's what I ended up doing...I used this pattern, Burda 7580 for the cardigan
and this pattern, Butterick 5247
for the top, and I winged it on the skirt to come up with this outfit (nothing hemmed yet in this pic) On the cowl neck to this top I cut it to fit around the neckline but I flared it out toward the outer edge and instead of doubling if over itself I left it single layer. I wanted the collar a little fuller and didn't want it doubled over, I really like how the collar turned out.
Then I used this pattern, McCall's 5978
for these vests,
As I worked on these I decided to eliminate the sleeves because the fit was better over the top with the dolman sleeves. Also they look really nice with a black turtle neck top and pants or skirt. In fact I wore the paisley vest to work Thurs. with black pants & top.Last but not least I made this tunic,
from this pattern, Butterick 5100
This looks great with black top and pants.We had snow today, it was supposed to be 2-4" but I know I was shoveling more like 6-8"...I just want it to stop snowing!
Next I guess I need to do some planning for Spring sewing, I'm usually so behind that I barely get things done in time to where it for the season the garment is for. So maybe this will be a good time to get started. Oh, the other thing I'll be working on is getting a good fitting pair of pants. I need pants so bad and I really need to work on fit so that's what I'll get busy on next.
Happy Sewing!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Upcoming Projects
Finally I hope to start on some sewing projects. It's been a while but this weekend will be a long one so I can do some sewing. There is so much I need wardrobe wise and this year I am determined to discover some TNT patterns as well as really nail a good fitting pair of pants.
Here are the items I want to start on first:
I like this gray double knit for this Burda pattern, I'm making both the dress & long cardigan.
These two are also knit fabrics: 
they will be one of the following cardigans
They will also go with the gray knit dress and I have enough of that gray to make a skirt. Oh, I also plan to make a black knit skirt & top to mix & match with the above cardigans. I also have some of this red & black knit 
left to make maybe a skirt from one and a vest from the other to add to the black mix & match. These will help my wardrobe a lot. I wear lots of black and I love red and the gray will give me some different options. So, l hope to check back soon with some progress. In the mean time I will also pick out a couple pant patterns to work on getting that perfect pair of pants to become my pant TNT. Until then...
Happy Sewing!
Here are the items I want to start on first:
I like this gray double knit for this Burda pattern, I'm making both the dress & long cardigan.
These two are also knit fabrics: 
they will be one of the following cardigans
They will also go with the gray knit dress and I have enough of that gray to make a skirt. Oh, I also plan to make a black knit skirt & top to mix & match with the above cardigans. I also have some of this red & black knit 
left to make maybe a skirt from one and a vest from the other to add to the black mix & match. These will help my wardrobe a lot. I wear lots of black and I love red and the gray will give me some different options. So, l hope to check back soon with some progress. In the mean time I will also pick out a couple pant patterns to work on getting that perfect pair of pants to become my pant TNT. Until then...Happy Sewing!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Looking forward getting Back into the swing of things...
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and I wish you all a very Happy New Year! I've been MIA for quite some time. Though I haven't been sewing or blogging lately I have been enjoying peeking in on all your blogs. At least that has kept me dreaming and looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. This year has not been the best of times, it's been very hard in fact. However I am trying to move forward and making plans for some sewing project very soon. I'll post pictures of my upcoming project soon.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Happy Sewing!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Happy Sewing!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
It's been awhile...
It's been a while since my last post and very difficult lately but first of all let me say Thank You to all of you for your kind words, condolences and prayers for myself and my family. We are hanging in there and trying to move ahead. It takes time to get through the loss of a loved one but we are finding that God's Grace is sufficient. We will cherish our fond memories and my brother will always remain in our hearts.
I haven't been able to sew lately though I think about if often, however it's been really nice to browse your blogs and see the beautiful creations that every one's been making. I will be getting back on the wagon very soon. I'm trying to get my sewing room organized, and begin some plans for getting something done. I really need some new fall clothes so, hopefully my next post will have some pictures of my upcoming plans & projects.
Happy Sewing!
I haven't been able to sew lately though I think about if often, however it's been really nice to browse your blogs and see the beautiful creations that every one's been making. I will be getting back on the wagon very soon. I'm trying to get my sewing room organized, and begin some plans for getting something done. I really need some new fall clothes so, hopefully my next post will have some pictures of my upcoming plans & projects.
Happy Sewing!
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