tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36284482470494211182024-03-13T12:28:55.506-07:00"W" is for WardrobeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-41277520884759665412015-10-11T04:06:00.000-07:002015-10-11T04:06:20.602-07:00M5884 & S2422 - Set #4 - Done
I can never have too many sleeveless tops to wear under jackets and sweaters.
I love the sleeveless tops from McCalls 5884 and Simplicity 2422--they wear like basics because they are so versatile, but the styles are trendy. I have 3 sets in my wardrobe--white, navy and a metallic beige. Yes, I am the type to buy one in every color that suits me when I find things I love in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-42054326140674817412012-09-18T20:45:00.000-07:002012-09-19T15:54:57.255-07:00On hiatus!On indefinite hiatus!
Bad Day, by Daniel Powter. Sing or just enjoy the music!
Oh, and if you sing, sing LOUD!!! :-)
Karaoke version:
Billy Draper's video version:
Chipmunks version:
Live version:
Disney version:
Spongebob's version:
Thanks for stopping by!
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-81618878808553018742012-08-27T12:08:00.000-07:002012-09-03T18:18:56.871-07:00Sewing for the HourglassContrary to what a lot of people think, being categorized as an hourglass has nothing to do with boobage size. It's all about the side silhouette.
The hourglass has shoulders and hips that are approximately the same in width, and a waist that is noticeably smaller--around 10" smaller.
Sewing for this shape is relatively easy, if you don't follow the pattern instructions. When it comes to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-37613148732104582372012-08-20T12:19:00.001-07:002015-10-11T04:03:38.834-07:00McCalls 6444 - And the fun continues - Green & White Striped Cardi - Done!
I love McCalls 6444:
I've made it several times before. It's a TNT, so nothing new to say about this one. If you want to read the past posts about it, go here and here.
This time around, I made it with a fun green and white striped knit to match the top that I just posted about.
It's part of a twinset that almost wasn't because of operator error.
I cut the front and back for the cardiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-65100996587739227872012-08-20T11:57:00.004-07:002015-10-11T04:04:07.737-07:00Butterick 3391 - Navy Knit Top with Asymmetrical Neckline
Butterick 3391 is a TNT for me.
I've made the sleeveless version of the top with the asymmetrical neckline several times before and I just made it again!
Since it's a TNT, the pattern was already adjusted to fit me--that would be hourglass and petite adjustments, and a slightly higher neckline!!!
Here it is:
The only design change that I made was to convert the side gathers toUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-37957472167576340772012-08-20T11:49:00.002-07:002012-08-20T11:49:29.020-07:00Butterick 5429 - Navy Knit Top with Neck Twist
I sewed Butterick 5429 with a navy knit:
I made it 'as is' when the pattern first came out, and just as I expected, it looked awful on me. I really liked the neck twist, but the wide neckline and the extended shoulders had to go!
So I took out my trusty drafting tools and redrafted the pattern to suit me.
This is the first go round--before I took the neckline in:
When I adjustedUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-64709294624717560782012-08-20T11:44:00.001-07:002012-08-20T11:44:18.559-07:00Simplicity 2650 - Redrafted Navy Cardi
I made another one of my redrafted cardis. If you want to read about how I changed Simplicity 2650 to come up with this style, go here.
But before you go, here's my new navy cardi:
It looks more business-like because I changed it a little. I stitched an opening in one side of the center front tie so the other side could slip through. I haven't worn it, yet, but I'm thinking I'll wear it Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-22590895021067187342012-08-20T11:39:00.001-07:002015-10-11T04:05:13.744-07:00OOP Butterick 5458 - Coral Cotton Sateen Top - Done!
I originally planned to sew a coral wrap top as part of my PAC. BUT, at the very last minute, just as I was about to press down on the scissors to cut the fabric, I pulled my hand back! I couldn't do it because I kept imagining the knit cardi looking bumpy right where the wrap was tied!
Can't have that! So I replaced the wrap top with the no fuss, no muss sleeveless top from OOP Butterick 5458Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-25510029153320408562012-08-20T11:34:00.003-07:002015-10-11T04:05:48.308-07:00A SUPER Productive Sewing Weekend!!!I had a very productive sewing weekend!
I sewed a bunch of quick and easy TNTs on Saturday and Sunday! When I say a bunch, I really mean it!
I only sewed knits, so it went really quickly as no serging was necessary.
Here's my list of completed projects:
1. Butterick 5459 - coral sateen top
2. Simplicity 2650 - navy knit cardi
3. Butterick 5429 - navy knit top with high twist
4. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-44583209233888530302012-08-14T12:30:00.001-07:002012-08-14T16:35:54.701-07:00Simplicity 2560 - Re-draft - Coral Cardi - Done!On Sunday afternoon, I finally sat down and finished sewing my redraft of Simplicity 2560.
As I mentioned earlier, I redrafted 1) the bodice to have set in sleeves, and 2) the bottom so it would be slightly flared and would have a shaped hemline, like Simplicity 2148:
Drafting my cardi was easy, but I realize that not everyone likes drafting--if you want to make this, but don't Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-76539078311794662542012-08-12T11:18:00.001-07:002012-08-12T15:01:44.641-07:00Some Interesting Sewing Info on the NetI was looking around and found some interesting and . . . FREE . . . sewing articles and books online. Check them out:
The first one is a vintage pattern drafting book that's difficult to find--since I'm in a drafting mood, I am thinking about drafting some of the interesting bodices!
If you want to save the download, move your cursor towards the bottom center of the screen--when the menu bar Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-76501067227091282132012-08-08T14:46:00.000-07:002015-10-11T04:06:59.219-07:00Oh That New Look Peplum Dress!!! Love it!!! Should I????I have been thinking and thinking about the peplum dress from New Look
6124.
I really like the printed version and want to make it with this mint green fabric--it was on the dress board that I posted recently:
What's holding me back is that I'm not sure a peplum like that will be flattering on me.
I knew the New Look 6130 asymmetrical peplum would be flattering because the hem Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-13674864356501634472012-08-02T11:15:00.000-07:002015-10-11T04:07:34.393-07:00New Look 6107 - yellow skirtI decided to finish the last 2 pieces of my Summer wardrobe:
I haven't gotten to the dress, yet, but I sewed the skirt on Tuesday night. I used New Look 6107 (I added cutaway pockets, but sewed everything else with just my regular petite and hourglass adjustments).
Here's my simple little skirt--don't mind the pic as it's draped over a hanger, and hadn't been pressed, yet:
It'sUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-53112128233000710742012-07-30T13:22:00.002-07:002015-10-11T04:08:12.945-07:00McCalls 2094 – Yellow/Black/White Dotted Top With Cut In Shoulders
I used McCalls 2094 as a jumping off point to make a simple top that I'd been wanting for while, but didn't have a pattern for:
This was an incredibly easy redraft.
I removed the front button opening and replaced it with a back zip opening. I also moved the side dart to the neckline. I turned the neck darts into 6 open, but functioning control pleats.
And then I focused on the armholes. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-25600702857326500152012-07-30T13:17:00.002-07:002012-07-30T14:28:24.714-07:00New Look 6130 – The Skinny on the Yellow Peplum Top!
When it rains, it pours. This is the first of three posts for today and they all have to do with my little 4 piece Summer capsule.
As I mentioned last time, I finally finished the New Look 6130 peplum top with the asymmetrical hemline. I wouldn't leave you hanging with just a pic, so here goes!
Here's the pattern:
I love a good bateau neckline, but I pictured this top with an Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-80421225584536358992012-07-15T16:41:00.000-07:002012-07-15T16:41:05.852-07:00McCalls 6444 - White Knit Topper
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I've sewn McCalls 6444 three times:
The topper looks dorky in the pic on the patten envelopeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-46994043123851846742012-07-05T11:40:00.002-07:002012-07-06T09:12:44.690-07:00Drafting A Bodice Like the One From New Look 6067
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I really like the dart treatment on the bodice of New Look 6067. It is a throwback to the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-53747811451377336672012-07-04T00:01:00.000-07:002012-07-04T11:54:42.995-07:00Happy 4th!!!
Have a safe and fun Independence Day--for those of you from countries other than America, July 4th, 1776 is the day that we adopted our Declaration of Independence!
Take a trip down to the park or waterfront and enjoy the fireworks in your town!
But before you go, take a listen to Martina McBride's Star Spangled Banner!
Make this day a good one!
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I love boleros, but I haven't had one my wardrobe in a while. When I saw New Look 6080, I knew Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-72825564800211440442012-07-01T11:00:00.000-07:002012-07-11T20:11:08.388-07:00Style 2286 - White Knit Top
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I love little sleeveless tops that can be layered. Because of that, Style 2286 has been one of Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-29273821554148138842012-06-30T12:58:00.001-07:002015-10-11T04:10:07.476-07:00OOP Simplicity 9203 - Yellow/Black/White Floral Fitted & Flared Top
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I just finished sewing OOP Simplicity 9203 (c) 1989--my first Sunshiny Day 6 pak piece.
I made Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-25906016529499472192012-06-27T06:00:00.000-07:002012-06-27T08:45:06.349-07:00McCalls 6435 - White Ruffled Top
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I love dress and top styles with yokes--it's a classic look! Here's Hedy Lamarr in a yoked dress:
On Monday, I made a yoked top with McCalls 6435:
Both styles Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-24454703552004259972012-06-27T05:59:00.000-07:002012-06-29T13:11:49.108-07:00Farewell, Nora Ephron
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Nora Ephron died yesterday. She was a lot of different things to a lot of people, but to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-83839989925120730712012-06-26T10:51:00.000-07:002012-07-11T20:17:05.867-07:00OOP Vogue 8422 - Blue & White Floral Printed Wrap Top
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I love wrap tops, especially the ones with high necklines! Wrap tops with high necklines Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3628448247049421118.post-4243584062339268762012-06-21T13:55:00.000-07:002012-06-26T15:52:15.870-07:00New Look 6107 - Adjusted to have a slightly higher neckline
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When I made New Look 6107, I raised the neckline by 2 inches. I thought that would be more Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0