McCall's 6992.....

Fall wardrobe staple, another great pattern from McCall's. I love the simplicity of this pattern and how fast it took to pull together.  I spent approximately 2 hours to complete including cutting and sewing time so a big plus in my book.
I used a sweater knit fabric that has been in my stash for ages. I think I did a good job with the placement of the fabric due to fabric shortage (I had about a meter) but importantly I wanted to make sure the white diamonds are not on the girls.....so a pat on the back for me....

 Modification made to the pattern:

1. Added 1-inch to the  bodice
2. Removed about 1.5-inch from each side of the sleeve from arm-hole to sleeve-band ( The sleeve had too much ease for my liking it might be due to my fabric choice but can't tell for sure until I try another fabric)
Please pardon my picture quality again, my better camera is back now so  I will try to take and post better pictures again.....

Enjoy the countdown to Xmas, and  have a wonderful and a happy Holidays.... 

Newlook 6130........Lace Peplum

Have made several versions of this pattern in the past , for a complete review check my first version here 
What I did differently in this version include the following :
1. lower the neck by 1"
2. removed the pleat on the front flounce.
Paired with a ready to wear top and I really love the casual look...

|Enjoy my not so crappy cellphone shots...

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!!!!

Newlook 6130 Combo

Here is another great combination and addition to my wardrobe. I have used this pattern several times so not too much detail this time, for my full review please check here
For the skirt, I used a fabric (I think cotton-poly) that's been in the stash forever, and lined with a cotton silk (love the feel of silk), the top is cotton eyelet from fabricland on one of my recent trips
I am trying to have a SWAP for fall, presently making a vision board and planning my time hopefully I get it going sooner than later....-
Enjoy!!!

 

Fearless February one down - Newlook 6130

There is nothing to this pattern  because it's been made more than 2 times, one being here, but I usually like to start a new challenge with something easy before I move up gradually to my goal. My plan for the fearless February is to make some improvement in my sewing skill.  Here is my list of things I have in mind for the challenge( in no particular order) but mostly depend on my mood
Hope am not being over ambitious, but let's wait and see .

1. A jacket ( With some details, must include lining, and fit to my satisfaction)
2. A LBD ( Must be fully lined and fit to my satisfaction)
3. A pant (This is going to be my major challenge )
4. Two Tops (Not just easy tunics)
5. A skirt (Let's see how it goes, must be lined)

Now to Newlook 6130, the only alterarion I did this time around was
1. Lowered the neck
2. Interfaced the neck, and the arm-holes for stability, and;
3. Added lining .Yes I used the bagging method, it's so easy to do and am becoming more comfortable with the technique and  plan to use it more.
I love the lining fabric so much, some kind of knit fabric from fabricland and the shell fabric was the reminant (ponte knit) from my previous project.

 
                                      
                                  

Have a great week all !!!

 

Simplicity 2756...A little number

Made this little number with just a meter of fabric using simplicity 2756. I got the lovely silk at the liquidation corner in Fabricland, a label on one end of the fabric says "silk" the other end says unknown content, but I am sure it's some type of silk and this fabric frayed a lot, thanks to fray-check. With just 1 meter for this pattern,  I couldn't even cut the sleeve on bias as the pattern called for, I am so glad everything fits perfectly. Made little alterations to the pattern;  lengthened the bodice by 1.5",  finished the arm hole and neck casing with bias strip.
Less than 2 hours later I have this lovely top.....The fabric  has some beautiful paisley designs, it's so soft and smooth, I just love the feel of it. A great wardrobe builder.

 

Newlook 6130 with Sleeves...............For Fall

I didn't think one will be enough wink...this one is fall ready. In this version, I used plain sweater knit with a little stretch, I scooped the front neck by I", I didn't add zipper because the neck is wide enough for my big head,  I interfaced the neck, sleeve and hem for stability .... I really, really love this style....lol  and really rocking it, I might be making one more...who knows.

                                                                           

What do you think????? do you see one more in the future???? Have a great week fellas.

Burda 7486 + Simplicity 2255

Another recent outfit,  made the pants from Burda 7486 and the top from  S2255  view C, I have made this pattern earlier here, so won't be reviewing the top.

For the pants I did the following....

I love this top, it's so nice for the summer weather

Fabric: A soft twill for the pants and 100% cotton voile for the top
Pattern Description: Loose fitting tunics in two lengths. Fitted pants in two lengths.
Pattern Sizing:  Size 8-16, I cut size 16 with modification
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?:  Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow: I didn't use the instructions, I sewed it my own way 
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I made couple; here they are
(1)I lengthend the hem by 3", I still had to reduce the hem to 0.5"
(2) I shorthened the front crotch by 1.5" way too big in the front
(3)I made about 1" swayback adjustment
(4)I reduced the leg width by 1" (tapped from knee to hem)
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Love everything,
Would you recommend it to others? Absolutely, it's a wardrobe staple.....

Newlook 6648......

Another easy pattern Newlook 6648,  Have I mentioned how much I love few pieces patterns?  they are great mojo boosters. I made this in less than 3 hours . I have read from other reviewers how wide the neck is, so I made these few modifications to mine.

1. Reduced the front neck by 1.5"  and the back neck 1" 
2. Lowered the front neck by 1" so that it can sit nicely on my chest
3. Lengthened the bodice by 2" 
4. I stabilized the neck and the sleeve with interfacing,  folded and sewed down, I did not use the neck band

I used Mate Jersey from my stash and it sewed up like breeze. This is a great and simple pattern, very flattering on every shape. Highly recommend

Enjoy the rest of your week.......

Simplicity 2599..Again

This is my go to pattern for motivation. Have made it several times and most recently here.
I did some few things differently from the previous versions though, these were;

1. 1/2" FBA
2. I lengthened by 2"
3. I curved out the hem, for more feminine look...   

Enjoy the rest of your week....

 

Butterick 5562....

This space has been neglected for too long....sigh, I know , I know have been a bad blogger but I just couldn't find time or motivation to blog . Winter season is always busy at work, I hardly have anytime for myself, I work for an Engineering consulting firm and work can be so crazy in the winter season. I always look forward to the Summer months when things slow down a bit....However, I guess  am getting back to my normal self ....another sigh.... Enough said lol. Here is one quick top I made yesterday to jump start . I fell in love with this pattern because of the sleeves and aren't I glad I bought it?. It's a flattering , quick and simple top to make, highly recommend.....

Here are details of few alterations I made to the pattern
1. I cut medium and lengthened by 1"
2. Did  1/2 inch dart-less FBA as shown in the pics.
3. Used 1/4 inch steam-a-seam to press down the neckline and the sleeves-hem and turned in another 1/4" before I sewed it down......... viola !!!! a hot pink top made with a moderately stretch knit..

Enjoy!!!