Inspiration...Denim Shirt

 This inspiration is a casual denim shirt.  

This is the Perezzi Denim Wrap Shirt by Veronica Beard.  Price tag:  $348.00.  Details:  washed denim, surplice neckline, long sleeves, button cuffs, side tie closure, 60% cotton 40% tencel, machine wash, 26-inches from shoulder to hem.

Here is the pattern that I chose:

This is Silhouette Patterns 4019 - Diane's Wrap Dress.  The pattern is almost exactly like the inspiration pattern.  It just needs to be cut shirt length.  It has princess seam which is different.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

New Itch To Stitch Dress PDF Pattern....

  Itch to Stitch has a new dress pattern and it is perfect for hot late summer or early fall

days. Here is the line drawings:

This is the Baiona Dress pdf pattern.  The dress featutes are:

• Regular and full bust options
• Short kimono sleeves
• V-neck neckband
• Elastic waist with 3 rows of elastic in casing
• A-line, knee-length skirt
• Option for plain hem or ruffled hem
• Optional inseam pockets
• Designed for lightweight woven fabrics

Skill level:  intermediate

Sizes:  00 - 40

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Happy Sewing!

Inspiration...Silk Blouse

 It is time to look at tops.  A found this lovely silk top:

This is the Ashlynn Paisley Silk Blouse by Veronica Beard.  Price tag:  $448.00.  Details: silk paisley print, collarless design, long sleeves, shirttail hem, button cuffs, button-front closure, dry clean.

I am also drawn to paisley print.  The above blouse has a very nice print.  For a pattern, I was unable to find a pattern that matched exactly but I did find one with a similar look.  Here is the pattern:

This is McCall's M7868.  There is a variety of blouse views so you could theroically once fitted make several blouses.  It has the collarless design, the gathering around the neck, the gathered sleeves.  What is missing?  The sleeve cuffs, and the button front.  

Here is a link to paisley fabrics at Mood.  Lots to check out.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Knit Pants

Pants are a very day wear type item even though I personally like to wear skirts as much as possbile.  This pair of pants is probably a secret pajama:

This is the High-Rise Textural Knit Pants by Eileen Fisher.  Price tag: $218.00.  Details:  straight leg, elasticized waistband, pull-on, rayon/nylon/polyamide/spandex blend fabric, machine wash cold.

For the pattern:

This is the Butterick B6966 which is a elastic waist knit pant without side seams.  The top is a bonus.

For those who are not intersted in an elastic waist pant, this pattern might be of interest:

This is the Bridget Trousers pattern from Love Notions.  It was developed for knit fabrics.  You get the knit (secret pajamas) and the straight leg.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Itch to Stitch Brisas Pullover....

 My first fall/winter item is completed.  This maybe a first for me.  I am usually sewing items throughout the season instead of before hand.  Here is the line drawings fot the Itch to Stitch Brisas Pullover:

Here is the link to the "wearable" muslin that I made.  It may just be a lounging top.  The stripes do not match around the bust and that bothers me but I think it will be snuggly warm. Here is my final top:

I think it turned out well and I am very pleased with the fit.  It has a few issues but I doubt that anything is perfect.  As with the muslin version, the zip was a pain.  I did put off as much as I could but I wanted it finished.  The zipper probably took two days to finish.  Mostly because I was working in the evenings and it is a bit harder to see in the evenings. 

It is hard taking a picture of yourself.  The photographer is away right now.  Here is a hanger picture:

You really should consider this pdf pattern.  The results are very good.

Happy Stitching!