Sewing

[seventh_sister]

Well I've been sewing quite a lot lately and bought quite a few new patterns too.  Here's a list of the patterns used with the finished piece!  Thanks to mum I'm getting better and am able to figure out more how to alter the patterns so that they fit over my bust better without then being too big/small anywhere else.  Also I'm so happy with my sewing dummy RED (yes I named her, not very original thou).  I was playing with her dials today and getting all the measurements right for me.  The only thing that is different is the body length one.  Don't know how to change the body height on her (from neck to waist)...

Vogue pattern V8571 this was originally going to be just a mock up but it turned out so well and fit well that I'm keeping it ^_^

Burda 7798 the bust isn't sitting quite right on RED but fits well on me ^_^

drafted skirt pattern This skirt is made form furnishing fabric I got on clearance (yay). It looks good with purple I discovered.

drafted skirt pattern again This looks a bit silly with the tee tucked in (and I'll never wear it like that!) but it's a cute skirt. This pattern was drafted for me about 10 years ago off a skirt from Glassons (go House of G!!!) It fits so well still. A classic.

Skirt - New Look 6470, Waistcoat - Simplicity 4079 This skirt and waistcoat weren't actually made to be wore together its just how I took the photo. Both are actually quite easy to make. The skirt which has a elastic waist I can finish in about 2 hours from start to finish. These are made from furnishing fabrics and are actually both for my mum.

McCall's M5138 The shirt isn't quite finished here. I still have to do the buttons and button-holes (and get mum to show me how). I changed the sleeves a little on this b/c I thought it looked cuter like this. This is just another mock up and I still have to play with the shoulder width as it's going to be a little too wide in the shoulders for me I think.

New Look 6776 This dress was kind of a bitch to make. I had to alter the bust b/c it was a bit too small for me. I had already made this dress for my niece and it had turned out nicely but its been problem after problem this time! Had to alter the straps a little and even here its not quite finished you just can't tell from the front ^_~