Well this isn't really a retro top, but the fabric sure reminds me of some of those wild colors in the 60's and 70's. The pattern is Vogue 1247 and I really like it, it's a pull over top, made with rayon fabric, so it's really drapes well. Because of the bright colors I chose some faded jeans to wear it with, kinda tone it down a bit. Instructions for the top calls for french seams, but I think next time I make this top, I'll omit the french seams and zig zag or use my pinking shears on the edges. It tends to get a little bulky right in the middle where all the seams come together. Other than than I'm very pleased with the outcome.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Dog bone dress
When I bought this fabric, I didn't set out to make a dress out of it, I just liked it, or maybe I liked the fact that it was on clearance, any way you couldn't beat the price. It's 100% cotton with tiny dog bones print, they're hardly noticeable.
I didn't like the style if the dress I made last week, even though I liked the dress itself, I didn't like it on me. So for this week I went with Simplicity 2424, it's a very simple dress with a 22" zipper and big belt loops on the sides, it's meant to be worn with a belt and cardigan. I didn't make a cardigan to wear with it, maybe later I'll find some fabric that goes well with it. I also didn't make a belt for it, I did try on a belt, but I didn't think it looked good on me, so...no belt for me. I must say, I do like this style better, its more of a casual dress or maybe its the print that makes me think that, anyway I think it fits me better and better suited for my body. But enough of that, I'll let you be the judge.
I didn't like the style if the dress I made last week, even though I liked the dress itself, I didn't like it on me. So for this week I went with Simplicity 2424, it's a very simple dress with a 22" zipper and big belt loops on the sides, it's meant to be worn with a belt and cardigan. I didn't make a cardigan to wear with it, maybe later I'll find some fabric that goes well with it. I also didn't make a belt for it, I did try on a belt, but I didn't think it looked good on me, so...no belt for me. I must say, I do like this style better, its more of a casual dress or maybe its the print that makes me think that, anyway I think it fits me better and better suited for my body. But enough of that, I'll let you be the judge.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
The dress that almost wasn't!
I was inspired last week when I saw someone post a dress that I was planning on making. I thought I'd tackle that dress, since I already had a fabric that I thought would be perfect and I couldn't wait to see what my version of that same dress would look like. I can honestly say I've never been more frustrated, I almost threw it in the fire, not once but twice!! At one point I gave up on it and just tried to relax with a bottle of wine. I did manage to finish the dress a couple headaches later. The collar gave me more trouble than anything, or so I thought until I got to the zipper, invisible zipper I might add, because I thought it would be a good touch, I had never put in an invisible zipper, and I don't know if I'll ever do it again. In fact I don't know if I'll ever make this dress again, I don't know if it's worth the headache. I am proud of myself for not throwing it in the fire and actually finishing it, I'm still debating on the look though, I just don't think its my style, who knows, maybe it'll grow on me.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Can't wait for summer, top!
I know it's the middle of winter, but I can't help thinking about summer tops. It might be the mild weather we're experiencing here in the Midwest, regardless, I'm already getting a head start on summer tops, this is the first summer top I've sewn this year, it's B5439. Although it calls for stretch woven, I found a print I absolutely loved, but it happened to be cotton. I figured what the heck, the worse thing that can happen is I won't be able to pull it over my head, in which case I could always put a zipper on it, I took my chances and it turned out fine. Maybe next time I make this top, I will try a knit fabric.
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