Saturday, July 30, 2011

Work in Progress

Hi

Just to let you know I am busy sewing a new coat for myself.  Last year I realised there are different types of clothes that I avoid sewing because they are too time consuming. My new years sewing resolution was to branch out.  There was no excuse as I have been sewing for seven years I really don't need to rush to fill wardrobe gaps, most of the time I am replacing things and a have enough to last a while.  Hence the three shirts (slow but needed).  The coat I am sewing is light weight by most standards as it is not lined.  This is all I need, Perth does not get any colder than 5 degrees min and 13 max, with many winter days much warmer.  I am about half way so check back in two weeks, hopefully.



Cheers Lara

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Final shirt - Simplicity 2339

Hi



Hi



Sorry it has been so long.  Please excuse the creases, this photo was taken after I have finished work.  I have finally finished my last long sleeved shirt for winter.  This fabric has been in my stash for four years.  I have been waiting till I had the skill to be able to cut it and make a business shirt that would do the fabric's quality and pattern justice.  It is a Italian cotton with a subtle sheen on the stripes. 

The cuffs of this pattern have been a problem in the last two shirts.  This time I have used a cuff style taken from a quality RTW shirt.  The end of the sleeve was extended by six inches and turned twice to form a cuff.  The back of the sleeve is folded on it self three inches from the in side seam.  A button hole is placed half an inch from the fold and the button is on the inside seam.  When done up it pulls the cuff in a the wrist.

Cheers Lara