May is super busy so I decided to focus on wearing clothes I’ve made but planning my week ahead rather than just throwing on ‘the same old thing’.This year's pledge was to wear something I've made everyday. 'Keeping it simple'.Day 1: Burda Jacket, Vogue jeans and Butterick top Day 2: Simplicity 1425 top with my block … Continue reading Me Made May 2016
Category: Vogue 1407
Vogue 1407 lining
I'm really pleased some of you loved Vogue 1407. The pattern has lining pieces with the darts included so I had a 'what if?' moment. Could I use the lining pieces for a simple ponte dress? Mmm.Then I grabbed another Tessuti ponte remnant and tested the lining pieces to see what would result?I've sewn in … Continue reading Vogue 1407 lining
Minerva make – Updated work look
Vogue pieced patterns like V1407 are irresistible and Minerva has the right dogtooth print ponte and stretch lining for this dress. Here's a close up of the front binding WIP.Spring in Australia gives us a few hot burst of Summer to come ie 35C during the day with relatively cooler nights, so Vogue 1407 is the ideal … Continue reading Minerva make – Updated work look
Tech post – Vogue 1407
This pattern Vogue 1407 is definitely eye catching. sourceI liked how it gives the illusion of a waistline. So can you see why I sewed up those shapewear pieces from Jalie and CJ patterns last week? They are my 'dress insurance' pieces. The other 'dress insurance' I needed was to test this dress out with some stash fabric … Continue reading Tech post – Vogue 1407
