New Combo..... Skirt + Top

Happy Monday dear readers, sure you'll know by now how I love to combine patterns. Most times when I buy new pattern(s) or shop through my pattern stash I instantly think about different ways I can combine patterns to make different styles.
I find it boring these days to use one pattern, sometimes I  redraft to suite my purpose, and that is exactly what I did with my new combo.

 

    

Skirt:Modified Skirt of McCall's 7047
Modification made:
1. Lengthened by 2.5"
2. Added 1" elastic waist

Top: Redrafted McCalls' 6204
Modification made :
1. Removed about 6" off the length,
2. Raised neck line by 1"  and
3. Added elastic waist

Fabric:
Skirt: Rayon Knit
Top: Stretch soft  twill

Conclusion: 
Simply love it

 Have a good week everyone!!!!

A dress....Simplicity

This dress was made using two combined simplicity patterns, S1873 and S1606,  I have used same combination before here in ponte fabric, but this time I used a gorgeous 100%  European cotton I bought at my local fabric-land store.
I love the print  and softness of this fabric,it feels more like voile. I pre-washed with salt and it bled a little bit which is expected, but after the second wash everything was fine. These pictures were taken after work and no sign of wrinkle..... plus
Looks: With cardi for spring, without cardi for summer

Have a good week everyone!

McCall's 6796..... Last Project of 2014

Happy 2015 folks and yes another McCall's....this time M6797  top pattern was made into a dress. I scored the sweater knit fabric from my local Fabricland and knew right there it was destined for a dress. The dress was made in approximately 2.5hrs  morning of Dec.31 and made it my official last project of 2014......

These few alterations were made to the pattern
Modifications Made
1. Cut size 14, lengthened to dress length and tapped from hip to hemline
2. Omitted the buttons on the collar
3. Interfaced the sleeve and dress hem with fusible interface
4. Added a belt
 Conclusion:
No dislike at all as this dress kept me warm throughout the day and  I will make it my TNT sweater dress pattern. Flattering, easy and quick what not to love?
 Happy Sewing !!!