Sunday, May 22, 2011

Back on the sewing horse (clothes horse?)

 It seems absolutely ages since I posted, or indeed sewed. This weekend, aided by the lovely autumn weather, I remedied that terrible oversight.

Still haven't learnt to take a decent picture though.

On the right: New Look 6000 in brown ponti. I did the boat/scoop neck instead of the collar, and extended the shoulders to make cut-on cap sleeves instead of the ones in the pattern (much as I love the cuffed sleeves, I was being... lazy is the only way to say it).

I was pleased with the result. Although seeing Livebird's collared-and-cuffed version, i think I'll have to make the effort next time!

I also made a slip from Sew-knit-n-stretch #212:

This ended up being quite quick to make, and turned out rather nicely. I made it from lace and a stretch satin I had left over from a previous slip project:

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4 comments:

  1. kittySun May 22, 07:07:00 pm GMT+10

    Nice big brooch on that frock and you're ready to go. Luscious.
    The slip is gorgeous.
    Good work Ms Mog.

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  2. GailSun May 22, 07:10:00 pm GMT+10

    Great dress for showing off your curves. Well done!

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  3. Jane MMon May 23, 06:37:00 am GMT+10

    I too have gotten into the dress mode and love that slip...practical and beautiful. You'll enjoy knowing it's under those lovely dresses.

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  4. CarolMon May 23, 07:30:00 am GMT+10

    I just traced this pattern off over the weekend, so it's nice to see it made up on a real person. It's a great dress and I like your choice of fabric very much. Very cute retro style. I'm inspired now. Thanks!

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