This trench jacket (Burda 4/2008 107) is indicative of the frustrations of June. I'd successfully made a summer trench dress from this pattern and started my 'winter safari' last winter but didn't make it past the finish line. I pulled it out again determined to get it done, but no matter how many tricks I played I couldn't make the sleeves (frankenfurted from another Burda pattern). By good fortune, I found an old black wool cardigan that the moths had found before me and voila, perfectly fitted sleeves that bring my garment into 2012.
It is not finished, as I need to cut the lining and have some self covered buttons made. I did make the belt from a kit from Sunni at A Fashionable Stitch which I am really pleased with. June brought other frustrations included having my house broken into, but I wont dwell on these sewing stifflers.
On the plus side of the ledger.
1) my sewing student finally finished her two garments, this skirt pictured and an overly ambitious dress project Burda 01/2011 103. The latter took literally months to complete with too much assistance for learning. I've sent her off to complete the hems and buttons on her own. Pictures? Perhaps next century...An Alice and Olivia draped t-shirt Vogue 1261. I can tell my readers that this pattern is not well suited to prints. My roses on the centre seam came together so oddly that I added a flounce to cover my tracks. I'm not in love with it, but wearing it in Spring over white linen trousers and silver jewellery might change my mind.
My second project was a resounding success, a Katherine Tilton t-shirt Vogue 8817. Looks better on but the photographers are missing in action. I especially like the ragged edge neckbinding which was from the fabric selvage.3) I've started Susan Khalji's Couture Dress course at Craftsy and can't recommend it highly enough. Still working on my muslin - a revelation in itself and will keep you posted.
Happy sewing!
What a month you've had. So sorry to hear about the break in. Hopefully no one was home and everyone is okay, I like the rose top. I think you're right, once you pair it up with pants and jewelry, I think you'll love it as well. For all you've had on your plate, you've been really productive and the pieces are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteBreak-in? Oh, no! I hope they didn't dare take any of your fabric stash!!!!! Trying to add some levity. I am sorry to hear this news -- it is no fun. Love your desire to keep moving. Can't dwell too long. I think your student's skirt looks great! And I like the flounce "covering your tracks". In the good old days of Project Runway, Bravo-style, we'd say that was a "make it work" moment!
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of interesting sewing there! Love the tees.
ReplyDeleteUgh, that doesn't sound like fun. I hope your family is all right. Great save on the trench, and I adore your shirt fabric - I think the outfit you suggested will look super chic!
ReplyDeleteIt must have been horrible to come home and find your home broken into. I hope everyone is OK and that they didn't take anything really precious. I love the fabric on your rose top and I am sure it will work really well with white trousers. I too hae signed up for the couture dress - but haven't started. I haven't seen a fabric that I think will be suitable. With all that work you want to be sure to love it at the end!
ReplyDeleteYou might be right about the trench fabric! I love the rose print and I think it will be great over white pants in summer. I've had a crappy month, too, so I hope this one is better for both of us.
ReplyDeleteI do hope that you're recovering from such an unpleasant episode!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea - knitted sleeves on the trench. Love the t-shirts!
What a great idea to use the knit sleeves on the trench! I love the draped t-shirt as well -- a great shape.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've had such a horrid month. Your sewing projects look great. That trench is going to look particularly fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you've had a bad month. The sewing looks great - very interesting pieces.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like to you had a great month of learnings Gail.
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible month, hope you forget it soon.
ReplyDeleteYou sewed some nice things anyhow, which might help with that.
I've also registered for the Susan Khalje class, but haven't got much further than the introduction. Heard very positive comments about the class from one of the ladies I met two weeks ago. Looking forward to continue on that class and to see your results from it as well.
Oh, I am so sorry you have had a terrible month, including a break-in? how awful. But I do think you have had some wins in the sewing department, I really like your trench coat. Looking really good!
ReplyDeleteThank so much for your comment; as soon as I read it, that Benny Hill theme music started to play inexorably in my head ;)
What a month, you poor girl. Having your house invaded is scary. Your tops are terrific and maybe some sewing helped soothe the emotions.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your break in. I bet your student is proud of herself. Your tops look great. I thinking about purchasing the pattern for the first top.
ReplyDeleteGod bless and take care.
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Hi Gail. o sorry about the break in . I'm sure that is very upsetting!
ReplyDeleteYour jacket looks very interesting. Great idea for the sleeves! Your Katherine Tilton top is great! I have that pattern and haven't found the right fabric yet.
Gail, goshdarn it, now I have that Benny Hill music on repeat play in my head all over again....! :D
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