Sorry about the bad photo - it was my cell phone photo. (“Greetings”, by the way. :D )
I have many new ideas and new fabrics to share. I can't wait to implement these ideas. First, I have to mention that when patterns go on Sale at Hancock's, they can be as low as $0.99, so I stock up. I have 4 patterns that I have wanted to try (and have had them at least 1 year) but have been chicken. Two dresses, two blouses and a skirt. The dresses are intimidating. One of them has princess seams. Eeek!
Okay, discussion of the patterns! I like the bottom right skirt with the pleat. CUTE! The pockets are so adorable too. For the most part, I think it looks like a pretty basic skirt to make, but the pleat and clever pockets add style.
I like the pink dress on the far right. I will be able to wear this for all seasons. During the winter, I will be able to wear a sweater with it to stay warmer.
Okay, on this pattern, I like TWO of the blouses, and I'll make them both, but I am going to start with the top left. I really like the scoop in the front. I don't know if anyone will be able to tell by looking at the image, but the scoop is lined with lace and so are the sleeve cuffs. :D So pretty and feminine.
This next pattern is the pattern that intimidates me. I love the dress on the top left. Well the yellow dress that the model is wearing is essentially the same dress. I actually bought some ribbon choices to wear as a belt also. I decided that it's ridiculous to be scared to jump in and sew this up. If I don't jump in, I won't get any better than I am now. It's all a learning experience. This dress calls for 2 1/4 yards of fabric. I got 2 1/2 yards. I think it totalled $10, so big deal if it's a flop. It's the learning experience that I'm after.
When I was at the fabric outlet, I found the perfect fabric for these garments that I dare to sew up. This photo is the dress fabric. The third fabric from the left (burgundy-rust color) is for the pleated skirt. I'm going to make a green one first. I don't have a photo of that fabric yet.
This next photo is of the fabrics I chose for shirts. I selected two knits for tank-tops that I plan to knock-off of ready-to-wear tanks that own. :) The tan embroidered crinkled voile is what I plan to use for the blouse with short sleeves. I think I'm going to make this first.
Well, that's it for now. Projects are in mind and fabric is supplied. I have buttons and zippers to pick up and that's all part of the fun. I can't wait. Hopefully I can get this blouse started this weekend. At the very least, get the pattern ironed and cut out. Until my next post, as all the sewing blogger's type "Happy Sewing".
2 comments:
I actually think the blouses look the most difficult. Both of the dress patterns are really nice. I've never sewn anything w/ princess seams - are those difficult? I bet you'll find it's not so hard and you'll do great!! The tan embroidered fabric is very pretty - it'll look nice as a blouse. I was thinking it would be a fun project to sew a cotton summer blouse, but I'd stick w/ something that (I think) would be easier, like a peasant type blouse.
I've been getting the urge to do some sewing, but haven't actually done anything. Lately it's been so hot I don't want to do outdoor activities, but I haven't taken advantage of it to do any sewing...it's like I should wait until cooler weather to stay indoors and do my sewing, lol. I still have the pretty napkin for my throw pillow project, the brown fleece fabric for my mitten project, and the lavender cotton knit for jammies. Plenty to choose from!
Hi Laura! I'm gonna try responding here today. To answer your question, I haven't sewn princess seams before. I don't think that the technical part will be difficult, but the fitting might be disastrous. I'm going to have to measure, measure, measure to make sure it's correct before I construct the pieces. That scares me a little bit. I'm such a wimp. LOL
I will wait patiently for your projects to be revealed one at a time, in time. :D The jammies...so cute. I love making jammies. They are the best to make mistakes on! Have you decided if you're going to buy the knit fabric for the waistband for your other pants? :)
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