Starting 2016 with Newlook 6068

Happy 2016  everyone hope you are enjoying the year so far.....
I made this little number NL 6068  just before Xmas, I was looking for something easy  and comfortable to pull together for a holiday dinner with friends and family, something that wouldn't reveal my mid section from my uncontrolled holiday eating...lol.  This dress passed the test no doubt.. I made another one in a lace fabric on New year's eve but I don't think I love it as much as this one in a rayon  fabric, you know  how  fabric choice sometimes change the design that's what happened with the lace fabric
Technically  I haven't made anything this year yet but  lots of cleaning and plannings have been done.


 On the stash front, I am on fabric diet for now ......but let's see how long it's gon'na last....lol...
Here are some pics show casing  my dress....
 I am looking forward to better sewing and planning this year....... .... So help me God . Most of my sewing time was spent on clients last year, which I am so grateful for and hope to continue this year with some twist.

For my dress here is my take on the pattern:

Fabric:  Rayon fabric from stash, this fabric has been in my stash for at least 3 years ......
Pattern Sizing: I cut size 16, based on flat measurement
Were the instructions easy to follow: Easy I will say as I didn't use for most part
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: 
I lengthened the bodice by 4", too short for my taste
Lengthened the sleeve by 1"
Didn't use the facing rather a bias tape to finish the neck
Conclusion:Easy, comfy and stylish

 Enjoy!!!!

Simplicity 2255 in European Cotton

Hello everyone I know it's been a while since my last post but life it's been pretty busy around here. However I try to visit my studio once in a while for any simple  and quick number. Here is a shirt dress  I recently completed in an European cotton fabric. I got the last 1.5m of the German made cotton fabric from my local fabricland store, the fabric was love at first sight and I knew right there and then it will make a beautiful tunic which can be paired with some skinnies for the summer months.

 

 

 

 

 

I won't be making a review of this pattern again as it's my second time of using it and the only change made was an additional 2" to the hemline, For  more info on the pattern, here is a link to my first review.

Have a lovely weekend all!!!!

McCall 6506......Tracy Reese Dress

Have been doing a bit of sewing but just too lazy to do blog entry. McCall 6506  is the latest addition to my wardrobe, I love everything about this pattern especially the pleat detail, no FBA needed because the pattern came in different cup sizes and most of all didn't take much time to make.

Here is my review...

 Fabric: Cotton (Challis), I was drawn to this fabric immediately I entered Fabricland early this year and I was fortunately enough to get the remaining 2.8m.
Pattern Description: Dress has collar, collar/front band, fitted bodice with darts stitched on right side of fabric, pleated skirt, attached belt, self carriers and stitched hem.
Pattern Sizing:  Size 8- 16, I cut 14 for the bodice and 16 for the skirt
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?: Pretty much but mine is longer
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: judging by the pattern envelop,the dress looks too short for my liking so I added 4.5 inches in total to get my desire length.
(1) I lengthened the bodice by 2"
(2) I lengthened the skirt by 2.5 "
(3) Lowered the back neck by 1/4" (I made a wedge, chopped off 1/4" from the back neck and tapped to nothing at the shoulder)
(4) I omitted the pocket, and fabric belt because I have so much going on with the fabric already, I prefer a contrasting belt.
(5) I reduced the collar by 1.5", the pattern collar is not my usual type
What do you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the pleated skirt and the retro style
Would you recommend it to others? If you love this style go for it, it's so flattering and can be dressed as you like....

Have a good week everyone...

Butterick 5600....Just because

it's my birthday today . Here is a beautiful dress I made for me yesterday. I fell in love with this fabric immediately I saw it, and  I knew it's destined for a dress shirt. It's a 100% Micheal Miller cotton from Fabricland , has a feel of linen to it and sews like breeze.

 Pattern Description:Semi-fitted, straight, above mid-knee dresses A, B, C have front darts, back pleats, self-faced yoke front and neckbands, side seam pockets, outside casing with elastic, self ties and stitched hem. A: sleeveless with self ruffle. B: short, gathered sleeves with elastic casing. C: short sleeves with stitched hem and self tab with nonfunctioning button
 Pattern Sizing:  I cut size14 and graded up to 16 from waist down
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?: Not really because I didn't put the elastic
Were the instructions easy to follow:  Easy I guess, I didn't follow it for most part , I really don't like the sewing sequence suggested by the pattern, so I just did my thing
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: As always, I lengthened the bodice by 1" and the hem by 2 " and I didn't put the pocket. I guess next time 1/4" FBA will be needed, but I let out 1/4" around the armhole to get some room
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Nothing to dislike
Conclusion:  I love the fact that it's a dress shirt and can be worn as you wish..

Enjoy!!!