Last year I tested the Tropo camisole designed by Erin now rebranded as Tuesday Stitches.This Tropo camisole is Erin's latest pattern.This top has a few versions available that you should have a look at.My test version was this red version. I used bra strapping and bra notions for all the Tropos I made.I made two … Continue reading Going tropo
Category: nylon/lycra
Princess line bathers
The prospect of celebrating Christmas by the water made me realise I needed something festive so I've used the last piece of my red marakesh fabric from Pitt Trading for a new pair of bathers.Kwik Sew's Swim and Action Wear book has a classic princess line swimsuit that I tested using a possible Christmas colour - green.The … Continue reading Princess line bathers
Sew active
Susan from Measure twice cut once has worked in the garment industry all her life. A simple conversation about cycling over dinner became an eye opening discussion about many aspects to sewing activewear from this one incredible lady. Susan is a sewing gem in my books. Here's what she's happy to share with us about making … Continue reading Sew active
Yoga pants – Silhouette #3011 Nanette’s yoga pants
Here's the first test case made on the weekend using the overlocker and 2" elastic. I've used a very strong nylon/lycra matt fabric remnant from The Fabric Store at the February Sydney Sewer Meet up.I didn't get dressed up for these pictures.Below is how these pants should look. I have to resew the front leg curve.She … Continue reading Yoga pants – Silhouette #3011 Nanette’s yoga pants
