Friday, June 21, 2013

Enjoying this Summer Solstice

It is a gorgeous day, this first day of Summer. I am thoroughly enjoying it even though I am at work and currently on my lunch hour.  Decided to post one of the garments I have made over the last couple of weeks.  I needed (you see I said needed) something to wear to a retirement party on last week and I did not want to spend hours and hours making something.  I knew I wanted something quick and easy that looked (to the untrained non-sewist ) as if it took a while.  I had this gorgeous fabric ( I think anyway) that was gifted to me.  I like the feel of the gauzy fabric and the print and I knew I wanted a jumpsuit.  It actually came out just like I wanted it to and I really enjoyed wearing it.  I will have to post that picture later as someone else took it for me and I don't have a copy as of yet.

The picture does not do it much justice but at least the colors are pretty.  My review is below. I made the view E on the pattern.



Pattern Description:  McCall’s 6083, jumpsuit in three lengths.
Fabric Used: Gauzy cotton combination which was gifted to me.  Love the vintage look of the fabric.
Pattern Sizing: (14-16-18-20-22)
Were the instructions easy to follow? This pattern was self-explanatory and I didn’t need the instructions.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?  Nothing other than I just liked the pattern.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I adjusted the waist in the front about 2 inches as it was too long because I have a short waist.
Would you sew it again? Probably not as one thing I have come to realize about myself.  There are not too many things I want to make duplicates of and I have too many patterns that I want to make as well.


Get out and enjoy this beautiful beginning of summer and as always, Happy Sewing.

Friday, June 7, 2013

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Mixed Prints

Hello again. I know I have been missing in action from posting but I have certainly been reading everyone's blogs.  It has been a very busy time for me, quite a bit going on...won't bore you with the details...I have been hitting and missing when it comes to sewing, no real reason other than I just can't seem to get out of this funk.  I finished the dress listed below about a month ago and really like it.  I decided to do a pattern review for the first time. (yeah me).  Here goes.


Pattern Description:  McCall’s OOP 6319, fitted dress with tapered skirt has lined bodice and elasticized waist.

Fabric Used: Cotton and tricot for the lining of the bodice. Fabric purchased at Joann’s Fabrics.

Pattern Sizing:
(14-16-18-20-22)

Were the instructions easy to follow? I really did not use the instructions much, this dress sewed up quite quickly.


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?  I have had this pattern since it was first released and was drawn to the various necklines on the pattern.


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? No, only because I have a number of other patterns I want to make.






The gold belt was added to enhance the gold in the fabric on the skirt. As always, Happy Sewing.  Hope to post again soon and thanks for following.

McCalls 7429

Well I am back at it again. I decided I needed a new black dress and I am so loving that twisted pleated action of McCalls 7429. I made two ...