This is my wood rose (dusty pink) jacket in faux silk dupioni fabric (possibly intended for home dec) made from Butterick B4610 View B. I added a little bit of extra width in the sleeves
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Adventures in garment construction. (Plus random thoughts, photos of interesting places and stuff I've made!)
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Sunday 13 October 2024
Woodrose Pink Jacket
Wednesday 18 September 2024
A Pink Pipa Pouch
Here's my latest Pipa Pouch in the larger size.
I cut this one out in December but didn't manage to sew it up then.
Monday 16 September 2024
Burgundy 3/4 sleeve top
As I already had the machines threaded up in burgundy I cut into a remnant in a similar colour, though I did change the needle of the sewing machine to a stretch needle.
As the fabric was a weighty 100% cotton knit with no stretch I chose a simple boxy pattern - The Closet Core Tee - which is a free pattern.
I made the 3/4 sleeve version, in a length somewhere between the cropped and the longer length. Due to fabric limitations my 3/4 sleeves were not quite long enough so I drafted up some shaped cuffs to extend the sleeves.
Before I constructed the tee I embroidered a heart in contrast pink thread to add a bit of interest.
Sunday 15 September 2024
Using precious fabric (Irish Linen)
Monday 9 September 2024
New Look 6481 Jacket - now with pockets
This is the jacket from New Look 6481. Sewn in the fabric leftover from one of C's jackets.
I made a few alterations before cutting out - a high round back alteration and a full bicep alteration.
Skirt for a dress look
When sorting fabric, I found some more fabric the same as I'd used for the lining on this top
So thought if I used it to make a simple double layer skirt (its very thin) I could wear the two together as a dress look.
As with the purple jersey skirt I used the back pattern piece from OOP Simplicity 4016 in the longer length. I cut it out 4 times and made two skirts which I stitched together at the top, then added a simple casing and elastic waistband.
The hems are finished with the overlocker in rolled hem mode, which has given a subtle but pretty lettuce edging.
I'm not one for big frills or ruffles generally but a little is a nice little feminine detail.
Saturday 7 September 2024
Adding pockets retrospectively
Having discovered I picked the lightweight shirts with pockets for walks on holiday (hiking on vacation) I decided to retrofit a couple of my cotton lawn shirts with pockets.
I dug out the scraps I'd saved and managed to cut two pockets and four flaps in each fabric. I had some matching spare buttons for the long sleeved shirt, but for the 3/4 sleeve I dug out some smaller navy buttons and I don't think its too noticeable.
I do find this sort of thing very fiddly to do but its definitely worth it to have somewhere to bus my sunglasses, bus ticket, key etc
Friday 6 September 2024
Navy Dress for a friend
Here's my latest make for C. A plain dark blue dress for work.
Its based one Simplicity 9122 with the rather wide neckline brought in by an inch on each side. I've added side pockets and moved the position of the front tucks down a little to suit C's full bust.
Monday 2 September 2024
Purple Jersey Skirt
I used some leftover fabric to make a simple jersey skirt.
I used the back pattern piece from OOP Simplicity 4016 in the longer length. I redrew the grainline (its a bias skirt for wovens) and cut it out of dark purple jersey. I also added a casing for elastic.
Together, with the top tucked in and a purchased belt over the elastic waistband, it looks like this.
I still have scraps of the fabric left so could make some sort of self belt/sash if I wanted to as the purchased elastic belt is pretty tight!
Sunday 1 September 2024
Sinclair Dune Woven Pant
This is my first try at a new pattern, with mixed results....
Katrina from Lifting Pins and Needles has done a video on this pattern but she omitted the elastic and relied on the elastane in her knit
(4517) POCKETS GALORE! BEST waistband on EARTH: Yoga yay! Dune (Sinclair patterns). Perfect fit :) - YouTube
Saturday 31 August 2024
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Skirt to Top Refashion
This top was recut from a RTW maxi skirt - I loved the print on the fabric but barely wore the skirt.
I unpicked the waistband and one side seam, then cut the front of the top out of the back of the skirt. And the back pieces out of the front.
The sleeves were cut upside down and only elbow length. I used the original waistband for the neck band and sleeve bands.
I used my TNT t shirt pattern - New Look 6735 - which I've altered to fit me better.
The neckband gaped a little so I've added a series of tiny darts and pressed them away from the centre.
Saturday 24 August 2024
Steampunk Lady Explorer
Our lovely friend C and her fiancé have invited us to their steam punk themed wedding next April. The dress code says Steampunk optional, but of course I'd like to join in!
Then practical boots and lots of leather accessories, as well as some sort of hat and goggles....
If possible I'm hoping to sew or make everything, or thrift things and adapt them as I'll enjoy the challenge and have plenty of time to get prepared.
Apparently we'll be in a marquee outside the Papplewick Pumping Station.
https://papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk/weddings.html