Firstly I do not have a great deal of
patterns, I look to purchase
one, then
think, " well that’s like what I have but its different here", so I end up using an existing pattern and tweaking it. So I am using up what is in my stash and
trying to put them to what I already have in patterns. So Here goes......
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grey silk
purple/white polka dot
shocking pink stretch baby corduroy
grey hairy fabric
grey stretch twill
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grey silk
purple/white polka dot
shocking pink stretch baby corduroy
grey hairy fabric
grey stretch twill
Grey silk
This
is a dress I had given that I intend to re-use.
Who can resist silk. Id like to make a camisole top maybe Vogue 1042.
Thats if I can master the bust adjustment on it. I have tried 2 muslins, and still not happy with the look. Of course this will depend on if there is enough fabric, so nothing concrete there.
Thats if I can master the bust adjustment on it. I have tried 2 muslins, and still not happy with the look. Of course this will depend on if there is enough fabric, so nothing concrete there.
Rose and Hubble purple/white
fabric
This
is a remnant from a dress I made for my daughter there is about 1.25 metres, its so vibrant I
love it. I am hoping to make a top
similar to New Look 6808 with cap sleeves, and hopefully a bow if there is enough of it.
Shocking pink stretch baby corduroy
Shocking pink stretch baby corduroy
Ive
already cut this out and I will be making a straight skirt, below the knee, with a concealed zip. (self drafted)
to go with the polka dot top
Soft grey hairy knit
Soft grey hairy knit
Ok Ive had this material a few years and Ive still not used it. Do you ever have a piece of material so long that you wonder why you bought it to begin with. Well this is how I feel about this.
I have Vogue 8770 which I haven't used yet, but I am not
sure whether it would work and I should maybe buy McCalls 52411 or a similar style jacket
Grey stretch twill
I have enough to make a dress, but I think it would feel too work-wear for me. I intend to make some trousers (pants) to go with the hairy grey material above, and the silk top. I will most likely use Vogue 1042 as mentioned above.
Hope that all makes sense. Now that was the easy part. Id better get cracking.
Two posts in one day, I am on form, I shall have to go on holiday more often.
Loving your fabric and your pattern choices. Will be great to see it all sewn up. And I admire your constraint on pattern buying. I can't help myself and have ammassed over 100 since Oct last year (when I started sewing).
ReplyDeleteLove your patterns and the fabric. You are way more adventurous than me when it comes to sewing clothes! Can't wait to see your fabulous creations.
ReplyDeleteOk I had a rotten day, yesterday, not much progress made. This could take a while.
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100 patterns! Way too much choice for me, Id never get started, Im too indecisive
louise x
Ah, Vogue 1042. . .so much promise, so little delivery. I still check up on reviews of that pattern every few months to see if anyone else has had joy from it.
ReplyDeleteMy alterations to fit a D cup are at Stitcher's Guild
http://artisanssquare.com/sg/index.php/topic,9204.msg155426.html#msg155426
and Clio's blog has a discussion with more links and info on how she approached it
http://fivemuses.blogspot.com/2011/06/broken-record-more-talk-about-my-bust.html
Yes, I love that top but with a large bust it is going to be a challenge. Think I will leave it till last.
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