I had a little trouble getting my pattern for my Craftsy Class, the pattern got lost in the mail the first time they sent it. But, as always, their customer service was spectacular and I got a new one in 2 weeks. I haven't looked at my class for a while, I've been making things for my shop. I'm so happy I can do the class on my own time!
Anyway the pattern is Vogue V1263. The Donna Karan Collection.
I really like it, it is something I can actually wear when I make it. I'm pretty sure I have enough of a knit for my first test jacket, but I'm not sure yet what fabric I will use for the finished embellished garment. Maybe something like this:
Organic Cotton Jersey Knit Chocolate Brown
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I love how it turned out!
Now back to cutting!
I got a thank you note in the mail today for my article on examiner.com.
How cool is that?
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I finished the scarf from this post. I machine stitched a piece of 1/2" trim along an unfinished hem and then folded it right sides together, sewed and turned.
Inside and outside light, it is beige with taupe dragonflies. Aside from my impatience and using the machine, I think it turned out well. :)
I've still got hand sewing on the brain, but I wanted to make a shrug from a recycled/upcycled t shirt.
I did not do it by hand because I was into instant gratification!
The first cut of the bodice is 13" from the neckline/shoulder.
I cut a pleasing curve.
I have a bin full of these hems.
I also cut 1/2" strips for trimming.
Sewing first strip.
Second row.
And the sleeves.
These strips will develop more character with washing and wearing.
Finished!
I'm just playing around while I'm watching my Craftsy Class. This scarf is made from some leftovers from a t shirt quilt I made. I'm thinking I'm going to machine stitch it into half the width. And maybe add a small trim to the edges.
I'm not sure if my stitches are a tad bit tight, I need to squint at some of the stitches on the videos.
And because the back is important too :)
I'm really enjoying the class. Wow, what a lot of work goes into each garment!
