With the impending NSW Industry Day, my memories of past meetings are full of freezing moments at the Simplicity warehouse. We are really fortunate that Simplicity allows ASG members to meet on their premises one day a year and our meetings have been on wintery Saturdays. So, with Mum's warm experience with her polar fleece jacket … Continue reading Fleecing moment – McCall 5714
Month: June 2011
Fierce scissors
Taking a pair of scissors to a RTW garment is not something I used to do, but am really happy to do now. I'm taken in by the more affordable garments and when I don't have the time to fit everything into my 'sew from scratch' ideas. Zipper dress:I loved this style and it turns out … Continue reading Fierce scissors
Criss cross – Jalie 2787
I've really enjoyed seeing many of you make great clothes with Jalie patterns and this is my first Jalie attempt. I loved the crisscross tops that Quilt Sew Sew Sue and Kbenco made. This crisscross pattern construction threw me when I initially sewed the side seams together. The cross front sections were loose at the waist so I … Continue reading Criss cross – Jalie 2787
Pants – Vogue 8503
There was plenty beige fabric to make pants and a skirt, so I've chosen a simple flat-fronted pant with back zipper. This pattern has had a few reviews on PR but mainly for the top and not for the pants. I bought this pattern because of the top, but have yet to make it up. Below is … Continue reading Pants – Vogue 8503
UFO jacket – Vogue 8480
November last year was when I began this jacket. The fabric is a piece that I picked up at a curtain/furnishing place at Homebush - and this store has since closed down. I bought the pattern in 2008 and had planned to make it then...anyway.The pattern is unlined so I decided to line the jacket. That's just what … Continue reading UFO jacket – Vogue 8480
Blouse #2 – Vogue 8118
When I made the check skirt, I had bought a few pieces of fabric from the Burwood fabric store - when it was closing down. The idea was to have a blouse that went with the skirt. Today's weather continues to be grey and cold so I stayed in and completed this blouse. The main differences … Continue reading Blouse #2 – Vogue 8118
Mum’s jacket – burda 7749 view A
Since winter began creeping into Sydney, I began working on a coat for Mum to wear to church in the winter. This week winter really hit so tonight, I've completed her coat and she loves it. I've used polar fleece but it's the thickest and softest quality that I could find - from the Fabric Remnant … Continue reading Mum’s jacket – burda 7749 view A
