Tuesday, November 29, 2011

There is nothing like a wet weekend

There is nothing like a wet weekend to boost sewing productivity!  Saturday in Sydney was torrential rain, followed by a steamy Sunday. Saturday was also Sewing Guild meet so I managed to finish four projects.
I'm a recent convert to New Look patterns.  My new polka dot cotton blouse New Look 6808 is way out my comfort zone but I'm very happy with it.  The pattern has four collar variations and four sleeve variations, so I expect that I'll make another version before too long.  The closure is zipper on the side seam.  While the pattern uses a fully opening zip, I inserted an invisible zipper and closed the seam at the hip.  This works very weel.  I also added red piping around the collar for a retro feel.

Remember the Donna Karan jacket that I cut a muslin for last summer?  Well I took advantage of our fitting workshop to piece it together and resolve a few difficulties.  I'm now really looking forward to making this up - it's another tricky jigsaw puzzle but the results are very pleasing. 

I also finished my maxi dress Simplicity 3503.  I'm also quite pleased with this, although I have some advice from the fitting expert on how to raise the sides.  I need to find a skimpier bra to wear with it.


Also finished another basic tshirt from lovely butter soft pinstriped jersey.  The sleeves are hand hemmed and there is a twin-needle hem at the base.  I've probably made this pattern six times now.  Time to try something new.

16 comments:

  1. You did have a very productive weekend, great looking garments.

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  2. It must feel wonderful to have finished so much in a week-end. The blouse looks wonderful, as does the maxi dress.

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  3. Hi Gail, wow 4 garments... The maxi is fantastic ... The pokadot top had lovely colour combinations and collar

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  4. So productive! I'm very jealous. Also, I want that tshirt...

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  5. Productivity and creativity=killer combo! :-)

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  6. Wow you got a lot done! I love the maxi dress. Great fabric.

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  7. The polka dot shirt is cute and perfectly matched with those very cute shoes!

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  8. Wow! what a great lot to add to your wardrobe. Loving the maxi-dress!

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  9. Wow that was a productive weekend and everything looks like it turned out great!

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  10. That's a lot of finished products Gail.

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  11. I'm impressed at your super-productivity! That maxi-dress is great. And I've generally had good luck with New Look patterns, so I'm glad you're enjoying them.

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  12. I've only sewn a few NL patterns, but I love them all and one of them is a rather tatty TNT. I particularly like the spotted blouse on you; the neckline is really flattering. I love the touch of red.

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  13. You are surely busy. Great garments. NewLook patterns went by the wayside for a few years, but seem to making a comeback. They have some cute styles.

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  14. So productive! Very very impressive... I like that you hand-finished the sleeve hems on your Tshirt, a much nicer look I agree. I love the soft monochromatic summer-y colour scheme you have happening here too.

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  15. Wonderful progress - weather stills looks fickle - great for sewing!

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  16. I love the red piping on the polka dot blouse -- very cool detail.

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