I've been sewing but don't have a lot to show for it.I don't rate my new skirt pictured a success, but it's not a failure either. The twist design is taught has part of Anita McAdam's skirt design course. To be honest I was playing around and may not have constructed it correctly. It is made from very cheap patterned ponte with a pull on elastic waist.
The linen dress below is also self drafted from the block made for my daughter's formal outfit. She came home from university for a short visit and asked for a casual dress in linen.
She choose the linen from my stash. I should have been more forthright in telling her it was not the right weight for a dress but she wasn't interested in the other options. The muslin fitted well, but the finished dress does not. I suspect the wrinkling across the back is caused by the lining and the fusible interfacing. I plan to add about 5mm to the hip seams in case the firm fit is pushing the fabric up. Readers' suggestions would be welcomed as my daughter loves the style.I've finally finished my jacket block and am working on design now. I'm also very involved in preparation for an upcoming sewcation with the Australian Sewing Guild.
To make the most of the weekend, I need to have everything cut, interfacings applied and notions put together for each garment. I'm aiming for a set of three related garments over two days.
