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Sunday 11 December 2022

PR Fabric Stash 2022

 Another catch up post.

Between 15th August and 14th October I took part in the PR Fabric Stash 2022. I managed to sew 44 items.

All the reviews are here

I posted pictures of some of them on the blog at the time, but others got missed, so here they all are!


Print knit top: New Look 6735 with full bicep alteration

Burgundy top: New Look 6217 I extended the grown on sleeves slightly and then added a piece at the bottom to get a drop shoulder look. I also cut a neckband from the knit which I used on the neckline instead of bias tape.

Burgundy Jeans: Itch to Stitch Mountain View Pull On jeans with back crotch alterations

Burgundy Dress : OOP New Look 6181 

Olive coat: Prima magazine November 2016 with added flaps and lining.

Olive hat: OOP Simplicity 7932 made reversible, dirty denim/olive raincoat fabric


Dark olive stripe trousers: Simplicity 1467 with back crotch alteration and added zipped pocket

Print knit top: New Look 6735 with slightly raised the front neckline, slightly lengthened sleeves and added cuffs.

Cardigan: McCalls 6844 View B with added large pockets, belt loops and a belt.

Canvas Shopper1 yard shopping bag, following the instructions I found at Happiest Camper Grocery Bag

Overtrousers: OOP New Look 6875 Raincoat fabric trousers and drawstring bag (approx 9" x 12")

Dark teal turtleneck: OOP New Look 6008 View B


Pillowcases to fit standard pillows - pair in pale blue, pair in novelty print with contrast stripe.

Striped shopping bag1 yard shopping bag, following the instructions I found at Happiest Camper Grocery Bag

Animal print TurtleneckOOP New Look 6008 View B 

Ivory blouse: New Look 6225 with added shoulder tabs and scarf.

Floral top: New Look 6735 with added draped collar and cuffs

Stripe sweatshirt: New Look 6225 in a woven without darts, but wider bands.




Beige shaped cardigan: Faux suede cardigan in Style Arc Nina pattern.

Green grey turtleneckOOP New Look 6008 View B

Striped cardigan: Sinclair Harper cardigan

Long cream marl cardigan: Sinclair Harper cardigan

Apron and tea towel : copied from old purchased versions.

Tablecloth : hemmed rectangle to fit table

Brown/cream print shirt: Style Arc Melody Tunic (needs rework!)

Blue turtleneckOOP New Look 6008 View B 

Black lace print turtleneckOOP New Look 6008 View B 

Cream turtleneckOOP New Look 6008 View B 

Black/cream sweatshirt: Simplicity 1072 View D (sweatshirt)

Black/cream trousers: Simplicity 1072 View A (pants)



Textured coatigan: Sinclair Harper cardigan (sized up)

Turtlenecks in coral pink, burgundy and blackberry: OOP New Look 6008 View B 

Drape neck top: Simplicity 5759 View D (lengthened)

Scarf: self drafted

Burgundy drape front cardigan: Faux suede using Prima magazine February 2007

Burgundy long line cardigan: The Kinder Cardigan, From the book by Wendy Ward "A Beginner’s Guide To Sewing With Knitted Fabrics"

Purple trousers: Style Arc Lola Pant (with extensive alterations)



Striped turtleneckOOP New Look 6008 View B

Black trousers: Style Arc Lola in soft cotton knit.

Striped tee: New Look 6735 View B

And everything together


From measurements: 2 shopping bags, 1 drawstring bag, 4 pillowcases, an apron, tea towel, tablecloth and scarf.
10 turtleneck tops all from an OOP New Look Pattern.
6 New Look Patterns used. 4 Simplicity patterns used, 3 Style Arc patterns used and 2 Prima patterns used.
One each of  McCall's, Sinclair, Itch to Stitch and Wendy Ward

1 comment:

expat in Side said...

what an achievement! Congratulations on completing such a fabulous collection. Everything is beautiful, well thought out, Angela
, Ps Merry Christmas, and a fantastic 2023