I actually made this top several weeks ago and haven't had a chance to blog it. I completed a silk scout top not that long ago and wasn't planning another, but somehow this got pushed to the front of the queue.
It's a silk crepe de chine from the depths of my stash and it was popular blogger choice a couple of years ago. I'm a little behind the times so I'm just making it up now. There are no changes from last time I sewed the scout - french seams through out and lined body.
Spring is definitely in the air in Melbourne, but it's not quite warm enough to wear a silk t-shirt, so this top is getting layered with a cardi and tank top for work. It's actually had quite a bit of wear, the colours in the birds give you lots of options for coordinating. I, of course, chose to wear black :)
I thought I'd write a list of a few things that I wanted to sew in September - I was thinking maybe three or four items to help overcome my exceptional procrastination skills. I ended up with a massive list, so it's back to the drawing board. Time to prioritise and be logical (boring but necessary).
Friday 29 August 2014
Saturday 9 August 2014
Repeat offender: Vogue 8742
I needed a dose of colour to chase off the winter blues and a project that would free up some room in the cupboard. Enter Vogue 8742 and a ponte in a colour that falls somewhere between grape and fuchsia.
Having made this before here and here I don't have a lot to add.
I did my first ever sway back adjustment following this tutorial and I chopped an inch off the neckline. Looking at these photos I think I'll probably go back and chop a couple of inches off the length (if it doesn't shrink in the wash!). I bought this fabric about 18 months ago at Spotlight. I was so excited to see some bright colours that I bought three lots but unfortunately I'm regretting that decision now. The ponte pills really quickly and it doesn't play nicely with a twin needle. I tried ball point, jersey, universal and sharp, I adjusted the stitch length, tension and changed the thread but nothing worked. It kept skipping stitches and stripping the thread. I've never had this happen on any other fabric so I can only assume that something in this ponte really disagrees with my machine.
It's a fun dress and if it only lasts for one winter, I'm OK with that.
Having made this before here and here I don't have a lot to add.
I did my first ever sway back adjustment following this tutorial and I chopped an inch off the neckline. Looking at these photos I think I'll probably go back and chop a couple of inches off the length (if it doesn't shrink in the wash!). I bought this fabric about 18 months ago at Spotlight. I was so excited to see some bright colours that I bought three lots but unfortunately I'm regretting that decision now. The ponte pills really quickly and it doesn't play nicely with a twin needle. I tried ball point, jersey, universal and sharp, I adjusted the stitch length, tension and changed the thread but nothing worked. It kept skipping stitches and stripping the thread. I've never had this happen on any other fabric so I can only assume that something in this ponte really disagrees with my machine.
It's a fun dress and if it only lasts for one winter, I'm OK with that.
Monday 4 August 2014
Re-igniting the mojo
All I have to show you today is my new infinity scarf - a glorified loop and the most basic of beginner projects - but it feels so good to be sewing again. There has been a constant drip of nastiness at work, just enough to take the enjoyment out of the day and steal away any energy I had for sewing once I got home from work.
This scarf is made from some lovely 100% wool jersey from Tessuti and it had been playing on my mind. I had a specific project in mind when I bought it, but when it arrived I felt like it was too light weight. It's quite sheer. Now, it's entirely my fault, but Tessuti isn't cheap and the cost of adding two meters to the stash when I couldn't envisage a project was adding to the negativity I had going on.
When I hit on the idea of the infinity scarf it was like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I whipped up the scarf (perfect for the extra chill in Melbourne at the moment), cut and sewed a dress and traced off two new patterns. Mojo restored and I felt so much better heading back to work today.
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