Missing for three weeks!

I wasn’t able to find time to blog for the past three weeks. I was busy sewing!

What did I manage to sew?

1) A stripe tee

Pattern: Adapted from Wendy Mullin’s Sew U Home Stretch

Fabric: Grey stripe jersey with a glossy lurex effect

I cut the fabric for a chevron effect in the centre front and back as well as at the seams and it took slightly more than an hour to sew. Perfect for a fast, gratifying project…which off course led me to sew the next project.

2) A stretch lace tee

Pattern: Adapted from Wendy Mullin’s Sew U Home Stretch

Fabric: Pastel stretch lace fabric from fabric.com

Without having to match the stripes, I managed to finish this in less than an hour:)  How fab is that! There are definitely lots of lace pieces planned after my trip.

3 & 4) A fuschia drape blouse and an orange pedal pusher

Blouse Pattern: Vogue 1259 Donna Karan Collection

Fabric: Fuschia Rayon jersey

Comment on pattern: When it said Advanced, this one really was! It took me ages to figure the pattern out, I attached one piece wrongly and had to unpick it. Read the instructions before cutting so you can add length to the sleeves and inside tee neckline/ armhole which you may want to finish before sewing. But, I think the end result is worth all that effort. It’s tough but I intend to take up the challenge again:)

Pedal Pusher Pattern: Vintage Simplicity 4255

Fabric: Orange stretch cotton twill

Comment on pattern: DO NOT sew this pair of pants, unless you plan to tweak it in a major way like I did or some how require a pair of balloon pants. Hubby saw the first version and commented, “Nice color…er are those baggy pants?”

The waist was a perfect fit but anything below it was far from perfect. I couldn’t see my butt or hips after putting it on. I had to unpick the seams, fit and re-fit a hundred times to get it to look like this and it’s still not there.  It was a nightmare to sew. But, I have worn it several time since and actually do enjoy wearing it. There are definitely better pants patterns around.

5) A jumper

Pattern: Colette Pattern’s Parfait

Fabric: Grey cotton corduroy

A dream to sew, I didn’t make any adjustments except to lengthen the skirt.

6-7) Two reversible spring coats for the kids

8-9) Two rain coats for the kids

I’ve had so much fun sewing all these separates (with the exception of a few hair pulling moments with the pants). That’s two items a week on average. Phew! I am just glad I finished them in time for our Spring vacation! I didn’t want the kids wearing coats in our weather for photos so I’ll show the vacation photos of them in these. And the rain coats too. Off course, I am hoping for no rain but just in case, I’ve gotten these done.

We are taking off this weekend to Paris and I REALLY need to start packing!!! Blessings to you my sewing comrades!