At last I can post what I have been sewing recently. DH has returned from the desert and is off collecting cars from Wellington with a mate. As he is away working for long periods when he returns we (children and I) devote a few days catching him up with all the happenings in our world.
I have been working on a few Style Arc patterns - notably the Ann T-shirt. I love the fit of this T and have eliminated the rouching. This has become my favourite T-shirt and I have a few more cut and ready to sew.
I made this in a Size 20 with few alterations except for lengthening the back to match the front. The fabric came from a lovely shop in Mt Albert from a shopping expedition with the lovely Chris (SIL). It is a cotton lycra and feels smooth and is very cool to wear.
I then moved onto this Simplicity pattern which I have had on the wish list for a while following my cowl-neck sewathon. Cruising through the stash I found a brown check/plaid, which I am unsure of both content and origin, that would look perfect for View A.
I made a Size 20 with some additional width at the bust downwards. It was a simple and quick sew up but I had difficulty with matching stripes at side seams, I am hoping that it really is not noticeable.
View C is now in my sights with a beautiful cotton from the wonderful Global Fabrics. Both tops are part of my travel 6 PAC for our Christmas Trip to Australia.
Finally I made something for DH's babies, to keep them dust free and protected. The photographer and himself spent an afternoon measuring all the babies and I was presented with this...
and made a pattern which became this...
He needs a few more for the rest of the babies so I will be busy making covers for a little while longer.
What excellent "dust-covers"... I really like how you have adapted the Style-Arc pattern to suit your own taste, and the fabric is really fun.
ReplyDeleteNice work all around!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful when you find a T shirt pattern that fits you great and all you need to worry about is what fabric to make it out of. The Simplicity pattern is in my collection. Your bias cut version looks just like the pattern picture. Glad to know it sews up to look so good. Motorcycle covers, I'll bet you could go into business making those.
ReplyDeleteAudrey thank you for your comments - Unfortunately I can not compete with China but the husband is looking forward to his babies with custom covers. That Simplicity pattern is a great one for a TNT - I am now making a few more of the non bias views.
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