A Little Something Extra....

 This is a little scrap busting project.  I recently made a Itch to Stitch Brisas Pullover (affiliate links) which you can see here.  However, there are always leftover fabric.  In my attempt to not toss or hoard this little bits of fabric I have been collecting little projects to use them up.  I found this ear warmer pattern and it seemed perfect.  A lot depends on the fabric but it does not hurt to try it.  The instructions are fairly straight forward.  Here is the results:

I think it took longer to print the pattern and cut it out than it did to actually stitch it. Definitely a quick and easy project.

Hope you are inspired to up some of your little leftover knits.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Denim Skirt

 This is an all year type of skirt:

This is the Button-Front Cotton Denim Midi Skirt by Akris Punto. Price tag: $695.00.  Details:  cotton denim, a-line silhouette, silver buttons, high-waist, angled side slip pockets, hem falls below knees, button front closure.

Here is a pattern that would work:

This is the Sawyer Skirt pdf pattern by Seamwork.  This is a button front, a-line silhoutte, and midi-length.

I suspect that the inspiration skirt does not have the panels that this skirt has but I think that is okay.  Hope you are isnpired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Itch to Stitch Brisas Pullover Muslin...

 It is time to start working on fall/winter items.  I started my first item with the Itch to Stitch Brisas Pullover.  Here is the line drawings:

I found an interesting fabric for my muslin.  It was a very inexpensive fabric for the test garment.  I hope it will work.  After reading through the directions, I chose a 14 for the upper bodice with 18 below the bust.  I will also transfer the size 18 armscye and sleeve.  

The fabric that I chose for the muslin can be seen here.  It is a light weight sweater knit.  Matching the stripe is not going to be easy, if even possible.  Since I had plenty of fabric, I chose to fuzzy cut the collar, sleeve cuffs, and hem band.

Here is the completed test garment:

I think the muslin turned out fairly well.  It is too hot to wear this much but I need to wear it around a bit to see if it will sit correctly before cutting the fabric intended for this pattern.  If it pulls back, I need to add a little length at the back.  That is something that I do on many garments.

Overall, I think this is a solid pattern.  The hardest part was the zipper installation and I took my time with it.  I do not know how many of these pullovers I want to make but I do like it a lot.

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Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Top & Skirt

 We are winding down into the hot part of the year where I am.  It is still hot but you are wanting to move more to fall colors.  Here is a great little set:

This is the Streamlined Tank and Streamlined A-line Skirt from Jill.  Price tag tank: $69.00.  Price tag skirt: $89.00.  Details tank:  crew neck, button keyhole back, side slits, mid-hip length, polyester/rayon/spandex blend fabric, machine wash cold.  Details skirt:  sits below waist with flat front and elasticitized back waistband, side zip, tailored fit, seam detailing with straddle stitch, about 30-inches long, polyester/rayon/spandex, dry-clean only.  

I love the look of this outfit.  I even love the color.  However, the dry-clean only is a bit off putting because I know I would not want to do and try to wash it on gentle cycle and hang dry.  It might work and it might not work.   Here are some thoughts on patterns - 

Tank:

This is the Phoebe Tank by fabric-stores.com.  I think this would be a great pattern for the inspiration tank.  It does not have the keyhole back opening but that is okay in my box.  This pattern takes a little bit of time to fit but is a great pattern.

Skirt:

This is the Seamwork Arbor Skirt pdf pattern. This is a full a-line skirt with in-seam pockets and an invisible zipper.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.  

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Midi Skirt

 It is time to start thinking about fall/winter.  Skirts that work with boots is a great start.  Here is an interesting one:

Complete look.

This is the Wool Midi Skirt by Prada. Price tag: $2,700.00.  Details:  drawstring elasticized waistband, central inverted front pleat, contrast satin-effect underskirt, side zip closure.

The first picture is just showing the skirt as an outfit.  

I could not find an exact pattern for this style of skirt but New Look has several drawstring skirts that are straight.  Here is a tutorial that explains adding an inverted pleat.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!