S2653 Top

Project Detail:

Pattern: S2653 Top

Description: Knit top

Pattern Sizing: 8 -16. I cut the 12 size.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it did.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow did not take long to make at all. Because of the stripes that were the longest part matching up.

Fabric Used: I choose a Lycra spandex. I got maybe two summers ago at G-Street from 2.97 per yd table.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Well I do like this top and I will

make it again in different colors (a solid color) but in the mean time check out those stripes and are well line up. (Big smile)

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I did extend the torso by 2 inches. It is a very simple top and will be great to throw on with some shorts or your sexy jeans.

Would you sew it again? Yes, I am planning on making it in a solid color.

Would you recommend it to others? Yes!!! It was quick and easy.

Wardrobe Basics

White shirts get a fresh update at reasonable prices.

Heritage 1981- Great with slim-cut pants and equally relaxed boots. $19

Loft- Dramatic pleating beautifully framing the face and flattering waistline $44

Metrostyle- Bodysuit requires no tucking $35.

Dockers- More of a casual take the tuxedo shirt or just to give an everyday outfit a pick up $48.00

Reminder Pattern Sale Thursday 01/28/2010

V8581 Tunics

Project Detail:

Pattern: V8581
Description: Tunics, has front and back upper gathers, neck binding, lower elastic casting and raglan sleeve variations.

Pattern Sizing: 8 -16. I cut the 12 size.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it did with a one change!

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow did not take long to make at all.

Fabric Used: Rayon /Knit a wonderful rich deep green from Joann’s.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Well I really did like this top and I will be
making it again in different colors with a couple of embellishments to them. Because of the sleeve variations short, ¾ and long I make them as the season change.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: After I made my sample / muslin I did extended the length of the front and back by 2 inches and I did not like the end of the sleeve so I did the change that to a flare cuff with elastic and the edge I did the edge stitch Love Love.

Would you sew it again? Yes and Yes soon

Would you recommend it to others? Yes!!! It was quick and easy and by changing one thing it became a Simple DIY.

Getting Organized

I was getting caught up on my blog reading and Mimi had written about the ideal that she had gotten from Victoria "Ten Thousand Hours of Sewing ", how to organized her thousands of patterns. Well to make a long story short I got on board and started to organized my own patterns
and to make this evening better during a store closing of Jo-Ann's I was able to get one of their pattern file cabinets. I did go to Wal-Mart to get my needed supplies 6X9 envelopes and the sheet protectors I started with 100 of each. I haven't gotten a total yet doing a little at time.

V8581 / Update

Sorry for the delay I am running a little behind with this one. For the New Year I put myself on a project/posting schedule. I am really excited about this project I can not wait to share it. Friday is the deadline come back and check it out.

B5224/Jacket

Pattern: B5224

Description: Jacket, Loose-fitting, unlined with gathered lower section, band and collar in one with

Extended sleeve variations.

Pattern Sizing: Xsm-Med. I cut the med size.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it did!

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow did not take long to make at all.

Fabric Used: Woven /Knit from Joann’s on clearance for $4.00 per yard great deal could not pass that up.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It was okay. It was a lot roomier than

I thought it would be. Very simple to make and I would make it again but I would make it in the x-small.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I did not make any changes this time. Next time

I am going to use some embellishments. I have a few ideals in mind.

Would you sew it again? Yes

Would you recommend it to others? Yes!!! Why not? It was simple and quick and by changing the type of fabric can give it a very DIY look.