Butterick 5260......Fast and Easy

Yes another butterick pattern.... guess I am falling in love with the B patterns..... The pattern says it all Fast and Easy...... but they forgot to add Comfy..... B5260.


Here is my review

The back

The fun part... I love the neck

How I raised the neck by 1"

Fabric: Moderately stretched fabric.

Pattern Description: A-line, pull over tunics A, C or above mid-knee dress.

Pattern Sizing: Lrg- Xlg-XxL... I cut large and reduced it to medium because I didn`t see medium size when I wanted to buy this pattern.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Absolutely.

Were the instructions easy to follow: Super easy, I glanced through it once and violaaaa...


Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: As usual, I love my girls to be at their rightful places, so........

I raised the neck by 1"I lengthened the sleeve and bodice by 2"

I removed about 2" at the bust areas because I didn`t want to do the gathering, I just wanted the neck to lie flat on my chest........ Do I love this little alteration? Absolutely

I also graded up from medium to large at the hip


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?  I love the neck and the A-line style of the pattern... Nothing to dislike at all.


Would you recommend it to others? Yes, but I think this pattern will work nicely with moderately stretched knit


Conclusion: I am loving it..... This is one fast pattern to try if you want to jump start your mojo, instant gratification. It took me less than 3 hour from start to finish, including the alteration, the sewing, the serging and the finishing................super easy

 Till next time, you all have a wonderful week....

Aminat

Fast and easy top (B5355)

First one down. Here is a review of a fast and easy butterick 5355 top....

Fabric: Sheer polyester from my stash.. I think I got it from Fabricland reminant area, because I had just 1 m.

Pattern Description: Very loose-fitting pullover tops, have elbow or full length raglan sleeves......Views A, B, C , D
Pattern Sizing: Xsm-Sml-Med. I cut medium and view C

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?: Pretty much but with few modifications

Were the instructions easy to follow:  Very easy and straight forward,

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I made  few changes.
(a) I did not follow the instruction regarding the neck finishing, instead of encasing the neck with double fold bias tape , I finished the raw edges with single fold bias tape and pressed the edges down to enclose the raw edges, and slipstitched it in place. I like the neck this way.
(b )Also I used roll hem stitch to finish the sleeve and the hem
(c) I also used fench seam throughout.
(d) My fabric wasn't enough so instead of cutting the back on fold as the pattern suggested, I cut 2 back sections and joined them together with french seam.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the raglan sleeve,  nothing to dislike.  

Would you recommend it to others? Yes, to whoever likes this type of style

Conclusion: Fast and easy.......might make one more sometime

In another news
Based on my last post I received more email regarding the thread magazine giveway and I had just 7, so all have been sent to the 3 sistahs that asked first.

Greytone asked if I can make a copy of the "Inside Chanel Jacket," I have to check if this is legal, I can do this and send it to you for NO FEE. Please if anybody knows if this is legal I will appreciate your input... Greytone you can send me a mail and we go from there, I couldn't leave a comment or send you mail from your blog............................

 That's all for now friends..............Enjoy the rest of the week.

Aminat

Sewing Room.......................

It's finally done and set......I am now ready to go...lol. I guess my mojo is back now. I have cut 2 top patterns and a cardigan with an inner top already, and I am now ready for sewing...Also I cut some Xmas stockings I volunteered to make for my daughter’s class and they should all be ready and send back to school on Monday, so this is my first priority for now.

Did I mention that I got a deal on past thread magazines from an elderly lady?........52 issues from 1997 to 2007 (10 years)....yes and all for $35. You should have seen the way I was dancing when I got them, they all look like new....We all know how elderly women take care of their stuffs right?.......lol, and coincidentally I started thread subscription in 2007 so I have some 2 copies from the same year which I will be given out to whoever wants them

Here are some of my sewing room pictures.......... I really love my new space, before this I have been using the guest room, so now, I am  on my own and I don't have to  stop sewing when we have guest(s) around..............yahoooooo.

Entrance

Sewing room

Sewing center

Cutting area

My little fabric stash on one side of the mirror closet

The other side of the mirror closet

Inbuilt shelf behind the door with some sewing books and (my thread magazines)

We put mirror door so no need to hang mirror, the other closet is where I put patterns, linings,interface and other sewing stuff

Most credit to my DH for setting the place up on time, and my kiddies for helping me organizing my little stash... I just thank God for them..................

You all have a lovely weekend.............................................................

Aminat

I have been so busy

Hi everyone, it has really been a while I know. Boy-o-boy , I have been so busy with packing and unpacking. Did I forget to mension that we just moved to a new home, and it's been so hectic unpacking and arranging stuffs, but I am glad to say I have done the best I can for now.

The most exciting thing is that the basement  almost done, I HAVE A DEDICATED SEWING ROOM.  Yes, a  room for me and me alone, that is the only thing that is keeping me going for now. The room is already painted and I absolutely love the color I chose. I wll definately post some pictures once everything is done.

Another, exciting thing is that I went for a sewing meet-up today, it`s so good and refreshing to meet new people who share your passion .

On the sewing front however, I  haven`t planned anything yet, hopefully when am settled down in my new space there should be some ideas flowing.

 For now sistahs and broders........you all have a wonderful week ................

Aminat