Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 22

Week 22 of the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe have arrived.  You can find Week 22 here.  The introduction chart is always a good place to start if you are just now bumping into this series.  Note: as the series progresses, the chart changes a wee bit.  It should be shown on the weekly posting at the bottom.   

Week 22 is a neutral print or pattern top.  It's time to have a little bit of fun with our tops.  This time we get to pick anything we want - a t-shirt, a button-up, etc.  You get the idea.  

I love the idea of another button-up shirt of some kind using the same patterns as in Week 21.  However, I have yet to get a shirt pattern fitted.  I do know that I would wear a t-shirt a lot.  I would use one of these patterns:

This is the Sihoulttes pattern #195 Sweater Set.  Once fitted you can make many variations. 

This is Stretch & Sew #333 T-Shirt Collection.  It is long out of print but can be found occassionally.  I have made View A many times.  

Are you following along with this series?  How are you using this to help with your wardrobe?  Any additional helpful information?

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Matching Shell and Pencil Skirt

There is nothing like a great pencil skirt and having a matching shell could give the look of a sheath dress. 

This is St John's Milano Knit Pencil Skirt and Milano Knit Contour Tank.  Price tag:  tank - $295.00, skirt - $395.00.  Details:  tank - zipper (assumed side), fit - traditional, fabric - knit wool/rayon blend;  skirt: closure - zip and hook and eye, fit - tradtional, lenght - 23inches, fabric - knit wool/rayon blend.

The prices on these items are outside my comfort zone.  However this is why I sew, so I can create the items I want.  Here are my thoughts:

The tank:

This is The New Versatile Twin Set pattern by Pamela's Patterns.   The Sleeveless Top is a great pattern to match up with the tank on the inspiration picture.  To bring it in closer to the body, you would need to add a zipper at the side.

The skirt -

This is the Magic Pencil Skirt pattern by Pamela's Patterns.  This is a wonderful pattern and makes a quick pencil.  If you really want the kick pleat, you will need to modify the back pattern by adding a seam and kick pleat.

Both skirt and tank -

This is Vogue 9286.  It is a Lifestyle pattern with 5 pieces.  This could be a versatile pattern.  The tank definitely works for the inspiration photo.  The skirt is a little bit different but would still work nicely.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Thanksgiving...

Everyone, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Enjoy your family and friends.  Safe travels to all those who traveling short or long distances.

Happy Stitching!

Sally's Pants Muslin 3, Part 3

Here's the third set of changes to this muslin:

I released the crotch dart.  Even though there is a bit of funkiness still going on, my husband tells me that it is not always there.  I have elastic to mark the waistband.

I promise I really did press the muslin but these wrinkles are just from putting the pants on and moving around.  The changes here are the crotch dart has been removed, a little bit of width has been added, and the waistband marked. 

I think I'm ready to try this pattern in some fashion fabric.  I'm going to get the changes moved to the pattern.  The next few weeks will be extra busy but I will try to get a pair of pants made. 

If this is successful, I will move on to another type of pants either a knit pant or a pull-on woven pant or perhaps a slimmer legged pant.  Would you be interested in seeing the type of adjustments needed for the different type of pants? 

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Tweed Pants

I love tweed.  I found this pants:

These are the Boden Wide Leg Tweed Pants.  Price tag: $170.00.  Details:  high-waisted, 4 pockets, zip fly with hook and bar closure, wool/viscose blend.  For a closer look, head over to the Nordstrom website.

I really like these pants.  The price tag is a little out of my comfort zone.  In fact, my husband would probably be questioning this purchase and he rarely says anything about my purchases.

So, here's a pant pattern with a similar look:

This is #3600 Ralph's Pant pattern by Silhouette patterns.  Check out reviews on this pattern because you can't really tell anything by the line drawings.  I found found appropriate fabric at Mood.

Hope you're inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!