Finally, I’m able to take time to write a post. Well, my summer was crazy busy. But things are beginning to slow down for me. I won’t bore you with details, but I will say my baby sister was married this summer. I ‘m very happy for her, but I have never worked so hard at a wedding. Wooowee, I’m glad we are related. LOL!!!!
First, I would like to thank everyone for all the nice comments on my sewing room. I was truly blown away.
I did manage to get a dress and my white blouse completed this summer. Not nearly as much as I planned, but something beats nothing. Instead of two separate post, I decided to do one post. So , I will start with V1382
Along with Kay Unger, Anne Klein is another designer that I like. This pattern is done in a color block on the Vogue’s website. However, I had a silk/linen black demin in my stash that I thought this would be perfect.
I didn’t care for the pockets, so I didn’t include them. I used the FBA for princess seams technique on this dress. An inch was added to the hips and a 1/4 inch to the waist. I usually underline my linen dresses, but I choose not to on this dress. I wanted a more casual linen look, wrinkles and all. Beige top stitching on the seams and bemberg lining completed my dress. I enjoy wearing this dress and would definitely make it again.
Remember my posting on my white blouse? Well low and behold its complete!!!!!! My goodness I feel like a sewing load has been lifted and I can now move forward. Here it is V8747 view A.
Why it took me so long to finish this blouse, I have absolutely no idea. But here are the stats. I used a shirt weight stretch cotton from Moods. I cut the pattern in an 18 on the top and 20 in the waist and hips. Although this is a custom fit pattern, I had to add a 1/2 inch FBA. I had to increase the hips area by a 1/2 inch and the upper arm area by a 1/2 inch. The finished sleeve would have hit the fullest part on my arm, so I increased the sleeve length an inch.
This is the first blouse that I have made and I have to say it’s nice to have one that really fits. This pattern will definitely be a staple in my collection.
Well that is all the sewing I accomplished over the summer. Next, I will post about my fabric shopping trip in New York last month.
I’m getting ready for fall sewing. I’m working on a different approach this season. Instead of picking a pattern to sew, I’m looking at building a new wardrobe. My style is changing and I not sure that it falls in just one category. I like a classic elegant with a touch of spice style. So, let’s see were I will land. 🙂
Until next time……..keep sewing!!!!!
PS…..the pants are Talbots