This month just two styles jumped out as being realistic propositions that I might actually get around to sewing some time.
Firstly this cute looking blouse, pattern 128, (which, by the way, was my DH’s pick of the month)
I especially like it because I think it could also work, in the right fabric, being worn as a light weight little jacket over summer clothing.Secondly, these shorts, pattern 136, also caught my eye.
These are part of the Take 1 Make 4 designs but this style attracted me because it has an invisible side zipper (rather than a fly front) which I thought would look quite neat. Burda suggests that I wear these “showing off beautifully sun-tanned legs while shopping or partying!” That’s a laugh – my legs are the colour of milk bottles and, at my age, if I wore something that short out shopping, or even partying, I’d probably get arrested. However if I add a little to the length I think I would get away with these on the beach or poolside.Talking of things arriving, my latest order from Gorgeous Fabrics was delivered yesterday. I’m just going to say that this order was placed in the recent one day sale and I limited myself to two fabrics, no more excuses or justifications! Here’s a picture
The one on the left is a cotton fabric, in a beautiful print, which I had planned to use for a shirt but when my DH saw it he thought it would make a really nice skirt and, as it has quite a lot of body, I think that he’s right.
The one on the right is a “Luxe Stretch Silk/Cotton Floral Twill” and I’m completely in love with it. It has the most fabulous drape and texture. This has to be a dress. I have one or two options in mind but I need to be sure - this is such a lovely fabric that I don’t want to risk a disaster!
In the meantime my home is still a bit of a building site – our kitchen renovations are continuing (but progressing nicely) and we now have a carpenter working on new shelving in the bedroom. However, amongst all this, some sewing is still going on so I’ll be posting about that very soon ……
I love the floral twill! You are dead right, will make a gorgeous dress...
ReplyDeleteMmmm, gorgeous fabrics .... lol. Can't wait to see the floral twill made up.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I can't wait to get my burda style!! I love that blouse as well. Your fabrics are gorgeous! Doesn't Ann stock wonderful things?
ReplyDeleteOooh, what pretty fabric! I hope you don't mind me asking, but do you remember what percentage the customs charge was on fabric? Or maybe you were lucky and the didn't charge at all. I think they sometimes let marginal things go by without bothering to collect.
ReplyDeleteLove your new fabric. And that shorts pattern is catching my eye, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Karin. This time I was lucky (I think it's because there were only two fabrics and the total value was quite low) - I didn't get any customs charges. Our regular postman just knocked on the door and handed it over. It was a great start to the day!
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics there Eugenia, I really must do a Gorgeous fabrics order myself . We are heading to Florida this June so I am hoping to do a big order to the hotel ;-)
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics. Your dh's choices are very informed. Mine doesn't have a clue how a fabric should be used!
ReplyDeleteI have some of that blue fabric... I can't figure out what to make from it, but isn't it so beautiful?
ReplyDeleteI have that cotton/silk luxe fabric and you're right, it is just stunning! I'm going to muslin out B5455 and hope that it will work b/c I think it would be a great fit for that fabric. I'm interested to see what you are thinking about for it. :)
ReplyDeleteYou had me laughing there! Getting arrested because of wearing shorts!! I suppose that's exactly what would happen to me....
ReplyDeleteI like the blue fabric by the way. Blue is my favourite colour.
Hi Amber. We must be sewing twins :) because I have been thinking of Vogue 8555 (view B)which is very like B5455! Alternatively, as a safe option, I was considering McCalls 5927 which I have already made twice.
ReplyDeleteIs that a peplum on the bottom of the blouse? It's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous patterns you picked out - and quite frankly, I cannot wait to see the shorts:)
ReplyDeleteHi to A Sewn Wardrobe. Yes!!! it's a peplum on the bottom of the blouse - I really like that feature.
ReplyDeleteCute! Love the fabric!! Hehe.. I was very tempted to by some of the silk twill.
ReplyDeleteI love both those fabrics but particularly the blue one, it is very individual. Can't wait to see what comes of it. I have bought loads of fabrics recently but must update my blog!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabrics! And I really like this month's Burda, also. The dresses in the Plus section are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteBoth are truly LOvely fabrics, and your pattern choices are also perfect.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for fabric to make up McCall's 4078, an oriental style dress, and the black and white fabric would suit it perfectly.
Maybe if I'm lucky Ann still has some :)
I thought the shorts were cute also. I hadn't realized the zipper was on the side, though. I haven't had enough time to look at the details of the designs yet!! Like you, I would add a little length!!
ReplyDeleteThis was one of my favorites from the May issue. The fabric will be perfect for it.
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