More Fabric...

 Buying fabric is a real addiction.  Here are my latest acquitions:

This is a dark navy blue/gray rayon/nylon/lycra ponte knit.  I purchased 2 yards with the idea of making pants.  Care:  gentle wash cold, dry low.

This is dark cerulean blue/white cotton lawn.  I purchased 3 yards with the idea of making a skirt, maybe.  Care:  gentle wash cold, dry low.

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Inspiration...Linen Jacket

 Here is a little linen jacket:

Close up of the jacket:

This is the Single-Breasted Linen Jacket from Giorgio Armani. Price tag: $2,595.00.  Details:  notched lapels, button closure, two front welt pockets, breast welt pocket, partially lined, length 70 cm, fabric - flax, lining - cotton.

This is not must different than the jacket. Just a different price point.  You can see a little bit of the seam finishing inside the jacket.  It is called Hong Kong finishing.  The how-tos should be in a basic sewing book like Vogue Sewing, here is a written tutorial, and here is a you tube tutorial.   

Here is another jacket pattern:

This is Butterick 6960.  With this pattern, it is pretty much what you see if what you get.  It is just a jacket but it is very close to the inspiration photo.

Also, remember to make a second garment to go with your jacket.  That way, you will always have a matching outfit. Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Linen Top

 Summer time is meant for linen.  I believe it is also meant for sleeveless tops on those really hot days of summer and this top definitely qualifies.

This is the Sophia Linen Top from Boden.  Price tag: $110.00.  Details:  100% linen, straight not too tight, machine washable, designed to fall between the waist and the hip, keyhole and button fastening at back neckline.

I love this top.  I do not have any striped fabric stashed. I am sure if you look that a similar look can be found.  Here is the pattern:

This is the Phoebe Tank from fabrics-store.com.  This pattern would definitely need to be fitted but once it is done you can make many woven tank tops.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Sewing!

Itch to Stitch Vikos Dress...

 It time to get the Itch to Stitch Vikos Dress going for summer.  I purchased the denim fabric last fall.  I finished a muslin toward then end of March.  I suppose technically this version will be a muslin too but I plan on wearing it unless it turns out terrible.  According to my notes, the sizing will be from a 12 to 16 to 18 with a slight shoulder angle change.

The photographer is away.  So, for now, there will just be a hanger picture.  I am pleased with the fit.  Changing the shoulder angle did fit some of the back wrinkles.  Hopefully, this dress will be in regular rotation this summer.

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New Fabrics Coming....

 Mood Fabrics was having a sale and I indulged a little bit.  Here is the fabric that I got:

This is a deadstock fabric. It is dark blue, country blue, and white floral print.  I purchased two yards with the thought of making a long sleeved t-shirt like Itch to Stitch Kashi Tee & Dress pdf pattern.  Care: machine wash warm or cold, tumble dry low.

This is a deadstock.  It is a stretch cotton 2x2 rib in country blue.  Care - machine wash warm or cold, tumble dry.  I purchased 2 1/2 yards with the intent of making the Itch to Stitch Brisas Pullover pdf pattern and just realized that I did not purchase enough fabric.  I guess I will try to figure out how much additional fabric that I need as this is a heavier fabric and would be nice as a pull over.  The fabric width is much smaller than I thought.  Guess that is what a get for not remembering to look.

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