Skirts, Skirts, Skirts

Hi everyone - I've made a total of three winter skirts this year - all out of baby wale corduroy.

You can find more details about all three skirts on my blog - here is the link:
http://sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.com.au/2013/07/another-line-skirt-finished.html

Happy sewing everyone.

Sarah Liz

Some finished garments for my wardrobe

On the weekend I finished a jacket and a cardigan to go with a dress that I had sewn but not posted about. So 3 items to go into the sewing my own clothes wardrobe.

The wardrobe is growing.

Blog - On the road to sew wear

A fun dress

I've been doing a lot of sewing; but not much posting.  Hopefully, I can correct that here in the next couple of weeks.  One of the dresses I've completed is McCall 6743.  Its made from a neon green / black cotton printed with the words "PEACE",  that I found on the clearance table at Hancock:

McCall 6743

Happy Sewing . . . .

PULLING AN ALL NIGHTER

with the help of great friends I got my 2 outfits made for our mini getaway this past week we crammed so much into  3 days not sure I can tell it all lol! but more about that later  on the blog

Off the grid for a while...

Hi Ladies,

I have been tuning in to check out the great progress you all have been making.  I have been off of the grid for a while working on some major projects (and getting some sewing done, too). I have some exciting news coming soon!  I will be posting in the next few days....  I'm still cheering you on!!! 

More Kwik Sew 3422 for Mr. SDSC

Mr. SDSC was so pleased with his last shirt, that I thought I would make a couple more to practice techniques before I start playing around with the pattern and making it a better fit.  I used the same pattern, Kwik Sew 3422, and other than being more accurate with edge stitching a using a new foot for my Pfaff for the topstitching (boy that foot is spot on!), not much else changed. 

The first shirt is made from a gorgeous cotton with width-ways stripes, so I cut the pattern pieces out accordingly - I did not want horizontal stripes.  The thicker blue/grey stripe is woven like satin ribbon and has a different finish - it looks rather classy.

The second shirt is a plain 100% cotton - slightly thicker fabric (I have a feeling it may actually be quilting cotton) and will make a greater cooler weather shirt.

I am really enjoying making these shirts - there will be many more in the future!

Lots more details on my blog, and photos on Flickr - pop over and take a look!

DON'T WANTTA BUT I GOTTA ! LOL!

I've been trying to get my sewing room to have that aww kinda feeling for  ywo years now, yea that's a long time, I know lol! when hubby went to work yesterday morning at 5am I got up, made my coffee & headed for the sewing room & that's where I stayed till that evening around 5pm, no joke, I hammered, I hung, I tweaked, I took out, I put in, I ironed, I dusted, you name it I did it lol! whew!

but I gotta go in there & make me two capri outfits for our dolphin cruise we're going on this coming week & whatever else we can get into lol! if you'd like to see more of my sewing room, visit my raggedies blog 
http://nannasraggedys-n-prims.blogspot.com/2013/07/where-bloggers-create-2013sewing-room.html

Skirts made using patterns by Serendipity Studios

I've been so jazzed by all the posts here, I am still committed to buying no clothes and making them!

I ordered Fashion Formula Skirts Mini Books from Serendipity Studio and went on a sewing bender. Kay Whitt has a lot of great ideas in her books, especially for sewers who come from a quilting background. They do not contain pattern pieces. All cutting is made with measurements calculated, based on your hip size.

More info with pictures of other skirts on my blog... On The Mend.

Thank you for all your inspiration!

3rd BRIAR TOP & SELF DRAFTED MAXI SKIRT

I've been wanting to learn how to make a good fitting yoga band for months.  I'd tried it before, but with less than satisfiable results.  Well I tried it again yesterday, and this time it worked.  Only thing is, I might have made the band just a little bit snug, but it is completely wearable.

Here's a picture of the skirt with the 8 1/2" band fully extended up.  I like that I finally found out how to make the band curve inward in the side seams.

and a picture with the band rolled down as it will be worn.

The skirt has a lettuce hem treatment which I find completely suitable for a casual knit garment.  My plan was to wear it with my 3rd Briar top.

I'm not sure yet; I like the skirt, and I really like the top, but I'm not absolutely sure that I like the two together.  On the dressform it looks a bit matronly - and I sure don't want to emit that persona.  We'll see.  If it doesn't work I can always find another top for the skirt, and wear the Briar with something else.   These two pieces used up 3 1/2 yards of stashed fabric. 

SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THE 4TH

whipped up a simple pull over dress for the fourth, I was pleased that I got the darts in the right place lol! and very pleased  with 15 lbs lighter it turned out bigger than I thought it would! I was working on what was suppose to be a simple jacket to match but after 4 hours I said forget it lol! I'm sure it will look better with a different belt , or no belt, we'll check inot that laterlol! I will make this pattern again & go down to the next size & possiably add  that tormenting "simple" jacket pattern lol!

 

 

Chartreuse Sorbetto Dress

Following on from the success of my Pointer Sisters Dress, I decided to make another, this time with sleeves, some embellishment and in a solid color.  I used a very lightweight crepe and a charcoal Bemberg lining.  I bound the neckline with some black cotton/lycra home made biased binding.  I did not insert a zipper as I was able to pull the dress on over my head without any issues (perhaps that is why I am having hair issues?!)

The pattern was very simple.  I used my Simplicity 7740 dress pattern and 'Sorbetto'd' it!  I sewed the black ric-rac down either side of front pleat (I copies this idea from someone - if it is you please let me know so that I can give you credit), holding it in place and added three buttons to the front.
Hmmmm.  I really do need to do a 're-shoot', re-organise my hair, and style this dress with a cute black cardi :)

More pics and information on my blog - so pop on over and take a look!

TEES TO GOWNS

 seen on Pinterest where you can take your husbands t-shirts & refurbish them into a gown for you, so I thought I'd give it a try with his old tees