Love Notions Classic Tee Muslin...

 It has taken me a while to get back to the Love Notions Class Tee muslin that I started working on in the early part of February.  I used an inexpensive fabric that I am sure was a Walmart pre-cut.  The fabric was a bear and not very cooperative.  Here is the muslin with the sleeves and neckband:

I am mostly happy with the fit of the front.  The shoulder look pretty good.  I could probably use a bit more of an FBA but I do not know if I want to go through all the effort this go round.  I really need some clothes.

It is hard to see with the black fabric but I think I will add just a little bit of width to the back hip area.  You can see if pulling just a little bit.  

Right and Left Sides.  You can really see the need for additional bust here.  Okay, I had to zoom in to see it.  Maybe I will go ahead and make a small adjustment.  I would kill me to remove the little bit on the side and add a little bit of length on the front.  I will correct the pattern after moving the dart to the hem.

Another item off the project list and almost ready to sew, sew, sew.  There will not be another muslin.

Happy Stitching!

Friday Update...

 I think I will start a Friday update.  Not sure if this will be weekly or monthly.  Sometimes I just do not have time to post what I am up to frequently.  I suppose that is when you mostly see the inspiration posts.  So just to show that I do attempt to do sewing related things throughout my week, I will attempt to do a rambling post.

My string of bad luck seems to be continuing.  My cat bit me and it got infected.  When I say that he bit me, I mean that I have four puncture wounds.  I thought that I cleaned it really well but it took less than 24 hours to have a disgusting infection.  I fully realize that some of this probably had to do with medication that I take that suppresses my immune system.  Right now my arm is a lovely shades of green and red.  The green is the bruising and the red is whatever.  

I am still helping my Mom get settled into her apartment.  It is hard to say whether she likes it or not.  She is accepting the situation.  Next week will be the estate sale at my parents home.  I will be so glad when this is over. The week after my parent's home will hit the market.  I hope that it sells quickly for their sake.

Now, for sewing related stuff.  I am still working on the cleaning the sewing room closet.  Honestly, the whole room is just overwhelming.  I have too much fabric.  I did manage to pull fabrics for some early spring/summer sewing.  I need to finish my muslins so when I sit down to sew I can just sew and not agonize over the fitting part.

I have been working on my son's quilt.  I really wanted to finish it last month but the month ran out of days before the binding was finished.  I still have a couple of sides of binding to finish and then it will be done.  Here is a parting shot of the quilt with my cat (little demon spawn) helping:

He is such a cute little cat but for some reason he likes to bite me.  If anyone has any ideas on how to teach him not to bite me that will not actually cause him any harm, I would love to hear it.  The vet says that it has to do with the age that he was taken from his mama.  We found him when he was about 4 weeks old.  A mama was never seen nor other kittens.  I asked neighbors and people admitted that they had attempted to caught him but he was mean (biting, scratching) but no admitted to him belonging in their household. 

That is my little update.  Maybe the next one will find the quilt finished and a couple of muslins finished.

Happy Stitching!

Fabric...

 My resolve to not purchase fabric is not doing well.  I think I managed not to purchase any fabric for 4 to 6 months.  Believe me when I say that was not enough.  I was not sewing during that time period.  Here is the latest purchase:

I found this at a site called Destashify.  It is the first time I have purchased anything from there.  It is an interesting concept.  This piece is suppose to a cotton twill with about 5% stretch.  

This past Monday, I did a inspiration post on a black/white butterfly dress.  It was not a particular expensive dress but more than I wanted to pay for a dress that may or may not fit.  I decided this fabric would work very well for that dress. Now, I am hoping that this cotton twill is heavy enough for a dress.  

Yes, I will be using this pattern:

I will most likely put pockets on it and make sure that it is knee length.  I am excited and ready to sew.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Sleeveless Dress

 Summer is coming.  Have you started adding to your summer wardrobe yet?  I have been fitting muslins so that when warmer weather hits I can move quickly.

Here is a fabulous spring/summer dress:

This is Talbots Metallic Butterfly Jacquard Dress.  Price tag: $149.00.  Details:  Shift dress, jewel neck, sleeveless, hidden back zipper, hits at knee, lined.

This is not a terribly expensive dress.  I know from experience that this type of dress would never fit me.  The fabric is really key here and probably the hardest part to locate.  If you find a nice jacquard with an all over print.  Let me know.  Now, for the pattern:

Yes, this is my typical pattern for this type of dress - New Look 6500.  View D looks like it is spot on for the styling.  You might want to double-check the length.

Hope you're inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...A-Line Skirt

 Have you started working on your spring/summer wardrobe yet?  Here is a workhorse skirt:

This is Talbots Denim A-Line Skirt. Price tag: $99.50.  Details:  a-line, hits above the knee, button front closure, button flap pocket on the front and welt pockets on the back. Mises skirt length is 20 1/2". Fabric is 70% cotton, 29% polyester, and 1% lycra.

See what I mean about this being a workhorse skirt.  If you were inclined, you could happily wear it daily.  Now on to the patterns:

This is the Ellie & Mac Adult Button Front A-Line Skirt pdf pattern.  This skirt hits all the basics of the inspiration skirt except for the pockets. You get three lengths options and 2 hem options with this pattern.

This is the Seamwork Sawyer Skirt pdf pattern.  This is an a-line with 6 panels and the button front.   This one would most likely require shortening if you want an above the knee skirt and the pocket details would need to be added.

Lots to think of with this inspiration skirt but it is a great skirt.  Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!