While I've been waiting for this glorious rain we've been getting to ease up, and for the sun to break through the clouds, I've squeezed in just a bit more sewing. (I think my knitting needles are beginning to feel neglected!)
A home sewn skirt and top.
I made one of my oldest and closest friends her very own wrap skirt. She requested something in blues and I found this gorgeous floral fabric and a very sweet fabric, dotted with tiny little flowers, for the trim. I think these wrap skirts lend themselves to having fun with fabrics.
A pretty Cloud 9 poplin called "Blooming Buds".
A sweet cotton lawn for the trim.
From the leftover fabric of the skirt's trim, I was able to make another sailor top. I shortened the top this time, according to the pattern's instructions, and am happy with how it has turned out. I have made up both of these patterns before. The second time around was easier because I remembered what I had done before. More confidence and less unpicking this time!
There won't be any sewing on my radar this weekend. We are heading off to the beach. The forecast is for partly cloudy days so we will see what the weather brings. Think I will pack my knitting needles though seeing I am leaving my sewing machine behind;)
Have yourself a really happy weekend!
Meg
Lovely sewing, your friend should be pleased. I love making clothes, but the fabrics are so expensive and ready made clothes are so cheap. I am hoping my sewing machine will be out more often this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marlene. I always try to re-purpose fabrics if I can or I buy them when on sale. Occasionally, I will buy a more expensive fabric if I really love it and think I can make something special with it. I'm am trying to be mindful of not adding too much to my wardbrobe so am making things I think mix and match easily and that I know I will wear often so as not to create waste as I continue learning to sew. Meg:)
DeleteOh such pretty fabric!!
ReplyDeleteClothes shopping doesn't give me a thrill, but fabrics...I can spend ages swooning over fabric!
What a lucky friend you have!
I am tbe same, Cheryl. Clothes shopping is not my thing but sewing is now such a joy. There so much choice in fabrics too which makes choosing lots of fun ... if a little time consuming! Meg☺
DeleteI love the fabric you have used for the skirt I'm sure your friend will love it.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely organic cotton poplin. Very soft snd perfect for a skirt like this.
DeleteJan, I have tried to visit your new blog a couple of times now but can't seem to find you. Could you send me your new blog address please? Thanks, Meg. ☺
Meg, I did try to change the name of the blog, but after a couple of stressful days of trying to change the name I gave up it turned out it wasn't as simple as I thought it would be so for now the blog is still http://bluejeansanddirtygumboots.blogspot.com.au/.My apologies I should have let you know.
DeleteYou have done a lovely job, Meg. Your friend will love the skirt. I only buy fabrics on special too. Such a lovely pattern on that fabric.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chel. My sewing skills are steadily improving. I sm going to attempt pockets next! Meg 🤗
DeleteThat looks great and I love the contrasting fabric your friend will love it.
ReplyDeleteI think the little tiny flowers work well with the bolder flowers of the main fabric. I enjoyed sewing it up for my friend. Meg ☺
DeleteI love the skirt. Very pretty fabric.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day at the beach Meg. :)
Thanks, Nil. The weather has fined up a lot this afternoon so the beach should be lovely. Have a great weekend. Meg 😊
DeleteYour beach trip sounds like fun. Knitting needles and small projects are so portable. Love that wrap around skirt and sailor top that you made!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I always have a little project with me and have packed a half-finished and forgotten washcloth for this beach trip. Meg:)
DeleteOh they are so pretty Meg. Isn't it great when you find a pattern that works for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, my friend. A pattern I can follow makes things a lot easier for me!! I plan to make myself another wrap skirt in a black linen with a really colourful trim. Then I think that will be a wrap on the wrap skirts here. Meg:)
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