Last year Contrado checked in with me while I was recovering from surgery and asked if I wanted to design fabric again. It was easy to say yes and I jumped into my photos to figure out what fabric to print again. I had plenty of time to run through my photos to plan the … Continue reading Contrado fun
Category: summer style
Summer espadrilles
There was so much more to learn from Prym's dvd instruction video for espadrilles.I received this pack and have only just had the chance to go through it in more detail. There is a Prym YouTube video that is great to get your started.I watched this video when I made my first pair of espadrilles … Continue reading Summer espadrilles
Soma bikini
Papercut patterns has a cute swimsuit style - Soma - that has a few cool swimsuit variation including the bikini style I've just made using Pitt Trading fabric - Turkish delight print.This variation doesn't need too many notions. I've used two fashion fabrics, lining fabric, cups and fold over elastic.Without the straps, it's still a lovely … Continue reading Soma bikini
Butterick 6351 #2
The jumpsuit test version is a tiny bit different to the dress version.The pants have front pleats and not slight gathers.The jumpsuit doesn't include the zipper!On the bodice, I took out some room from the back armhole. It gaped a bit too much.Then I shortened the pants length, as you do.The back pants balloon too … Continue reading Butterick 6351 #2
Summer travel set
This month’s post started off simply – make a pair of espadrilles. Then I decided to make a matching bag. In this case a backpack that converts to a shoulder bag or a cross over bag. Finally I thought a the Art Gallery fabric could be made into shorts so these pieces become part of a Summer … Continue reading Summer travel set
White Tree lace jumpsuit
Functional and practical is what I've always strived for when I've sewn clothes for myself. The proportions have to be balanced and not swamp me because I'm short. Jumpsuits are really practical and if they're made using a knit fabric, that's the most comfortable option I can create and perfect for travelling.White Tree fabrics asked … Continue reading White Tree lace jumpsuit
Summer days
I keep going back to this classic racer back swimsuit (Kwik Sew 2962) because it's a great fit using Funki Fabrics mermaid scale print. I've also used Funk Fabrics lining too as it's supportive.These new mermaid scale bathers uses this classic racerback pattern. This pattern has built-in bust support using Funk Fabrics lining and I've adjusted … Continue reading Summer days
