Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Forgotten outfit

I found a couple of photos of an outfit I made last year.

The robot  dance?  Nope, sorry for the awkward pose.  

I made version B of this simple top pattern.  I used a light weight polyester instead of the recommended knit and it turned out fine.
  I sewed the seams using the French Seam method, my favorite, and finished the hems with seam tape.


This is a great pattern!  It goes together very easy and fits perfectly, can't beat that!


I used a lightweight Rayon fabric and sewed the side seams with the French Seam method.
Below is a photo of my inspiration piece, ripped from a fashion magazine.

Monday, January 4, 2016

Tie Neck Blouse


I am so happy with the way this blouse turned out.  I used a black rayon for the front, back, collar, and cuffs.  I used a lovely, embossed. chiffon for the sleeves.





I stitched the seams using the French Seam method and stitched a narrow hem and then folded it over and stitched a 5/8 inch hem.


Below is a view of the shirt before I attached the collar.


Although I have used this pattern before I forgot that a few pieces and the second page of instructions were missing.  Fortunately, I was able to complete the collar and cuffs without an difficulty.

I did have difficulty sewing the buttonhole on my Singer Brilliance so I had to use my old Singer Sew-o-matic 500.  

Sunday, January 3, 2016

McCalls Pattern M7262

A new pattern, the perfect fabric and high hopes!!

Unfortunately, I didn't have enough fabric to make the long sweater but enough to make the poncho.  I was all ready to cut out the poncho when I convinced myself to make a short sweater,  since I do have a tendency to wear clothes too big for my short frame.  

The pattern went together very easy but my finished results look nothing like the pattern cover, sorry McCalls. 


I did have difficulty with sewing my buttonhole.  My newer Singer brilliance was unable to sew through the thick collar so I had to use the old Singer slant-o-matic 500, it is a workhorse.  I wrapped wax papper around the fabric to help move it along.

Although, I haven't. Worn it yet I do like it and I can see it fitting into my wardrobe.  I do have a little regret I didn't make the poncho but there is always next time.