Things I do while bored at work
Yay, only 1 1/2 weeks of work left! Since we literally have nothing to do, I decided I needed to improve my sewing skills. How you ask? Why by making clothing for myself of course. I love that its just work related enough to get away with (though its not like my boss cares, he's just whiling away the time on the internets!). Anyway, I made a bunch of stuff, but not all of it fits me :(-which I guess was why I've been working on it to begin with.
Project #1 -- Paisley Dress
Pattern : Self-made from my favorite sundress
Materials: Random bolt end from the local fabric store, melted on the burn test so I'm going with Rayon and Silk ribbon from M&J Trimming.
Notes: Doesn't fit me perfect (hopefully Mom can help with with some pinning help when I go home, the back seam needs attention) But nice, and I'll probably wear it. Still needs a hem, I'll probably do that tomorrow.
Project #2--Linen Purse
Pattern: Self-made
Materials: 1/2 yd Ralph Lauren drapery linen I found while cleaning the shop fabric storage, scrap muslin and grosgrain ribbon.
Notes: Fun and easy way to practice my topstitching, but I don't need another purse--do you want it
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Project #3--Blouse
Patten: Vogue 8034 View C
Materials: Rayon I got on sale forever ago, 9" zipper
Notes: The bust part of the pattern fits fine, but there is no way that the zipper will close over my waist--so this is also for
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Project #4--Silk Dress
Pattern: bodice from Vogue 8034, the rest is self-made
Material: Silk print from Mood Fabrics
Notes: No one should ever let me buy silk again! This project drove me beserk because of the material. Also, I am an idiot when it comes to cutting patterns--I cut the same side for the bodice pieces twice!! Almost had a nervous breakdown when I thought I needed to go back for more fabric (it wasn't cheap), but I ended up having just enough (by 3/8").
Thought it was torment, I'm quite happy with the results-the dress fit nicely when I tried it on after basting. I still have to put the zipper in, but first I have to find a zipper on my lunch break.
Also, Mood Fabrics is amazing and fun. I wandered around for an hour before settling on this.
Now its time to eat my lunch and then its off to the dermatologist for some spot removal!
Project #1 -- Paisley Dress
Pattern : Self-made from my favorite sundress
Materials: Random bolt end from the local fabric store, melted on the burn test so I'm going with Rayon and Silk ribbon from M&J Trimming.
Notes: Doesn't fit me perfect (hopefully Mom can help with with some pinning help when I go home, the back seam needs attention) But nice, and I'll probably wear it. Still needs a hem, I'll probably do that tomorrow.
Project #2--Linen Purse
Pattern: Self-made
Materials: 1/2 yd Ralph Lauren drapery linen I found while cleaning the shop fabric storage, scrap muslin and grosgrain ribbon.
Notes: Fun and easy way to practice my topstitching, but I don't need another purse--do you want it
odd_on_purpose?
Project #3--Blouse
Patten: Vogue 8034 View C
Materials: Rayon I got on sale forever ago, 9" zipper
Notes: The bust part of the pattern fits fine, but there is no way that the zipper will close over my waist--so this is also for
odd_on_purpose
Project #4--Silk Dress
Pattern: bodice from Vogue 8034, the rest is self-made
Material: Silk print from Mood Fabrics
Notes: No one should ever let me buy silk again! This project drove me beserk because of the material. Also, I am an idiot when it comes to cutting patterns--I cut the same side for the bodice pieces twice!! Almost had a nervous breakdown when I thought I needed to go back for more fabric (it wasn't cheap), but I ended up having just enough (by 3/8").
Thought it was torment, I'm quite happy with the results-the dress fit nicely when I tried it on after basting. I still have to put the zipper in, but first I have to find a zipper on my lunch break.
Also, Mood Fabrics is amazing and fun. I wandered around for an hour before settling on this.
Now its time to eat my lunch and then its off to the dermatologist for some spot removal!