A Photo of The Blue Striped Shirt

I joined my DH on a business trip to LA.  As Christmas presents to two DSs and one lovely Daughter-in-Law in other states, we had them join us.  What an amazing time we all had.  I brought the blue striped shirt with me, and a measuring tape for an arm length (35 inches) for a long sleeved shirt in the future.  The shirt is loved and appreciated and appears to be an all around good fit.  Here the unsuspecting model is in our hotel and on the Queen Mary.

On one of our tours around the city, I saw Mood Fabrics, but stayed away.  I am trying hard to stay dedicated to not buying more fabric until I use up a substantial amount of what I already have.  On a prior trip, I managed a visit to the Garment District.  What an experience.

SWAP 2011 - Knit Top

I rarely sew with knits, and I have no good reason for explaining that.  I even have a serger.  I usually use my serger to finish off woven seams.  I can't recall ever making anything from lace.  This SWAP piece will use both techniques ~ knit and lace. 

Pattern:               Simplicity 6703 View1.

Description:         Top stitched top has scoop neckline, lace inset
                           at yoke, and extended shoulders forming cap
                           sleeve. 

Fabric:                 Outter top:  black stretch lace purchased from
                                             Denver Fabrics, Denver, CO.
                           Top Lining:  nude strech fabric purchased
                                             on-line from Emma One Sock.

New Techniques:  Sewing with knits.
                           Sewing with lace.

SWAP 2011 - Two Simple Blouses

I'm making two useful silk blouses from this pattern.

Pattern:               McCall's 7883 from 1982.

Description:          Pullover blouse with round or V-neckline has

                           buttoned left shoulder opening.  Top-stitch

                           trim for all views.

Fabric:                 Black silk charmeuse purchased in LA Garment

                           District

                           Gold silk charmeuse purchased in LA Garment

                           District

New Techniques:  French seams, covered buttons, hand picked

                           top stitching.

SWAP 2011 - Skirt and Blouse

I already showed this pattern, but I didn't state what I was going to do with it.

Pattern:                KWIK-SEW 3494 in 2007


Description:         Fitted skirt has waistbank, zipper at center back,
                           straight cut front, and extreme flare at lower edge
                           of back panels.  Fitted sleeveless top has lined
                           bodice, boat neckline with cowl collar empire
                           waist with darts, panel seams on lowerr top, and
                           side seam zipper closure.


Fabric:                 Skirt:     Black/tan tencel purchased at Denver
                                         Fabrics.
                           Blouse:  Red silk charmeuse jarguard, purchased
                                         in Denver.

New Techniques:  Skirt:     Hong kong finished seams, invisible
                                         zipper, faced waistband.
                           Blouse:  French seams, invisible zipper.

SWAP 2011 - Trousers

I'm making one pair of pants for SWAP.  I've loved this trouser pattern since I received my Burda World of Fashion Magazine in 2008.  I just hope its a good fit. If not, I'm going to be very disappointed as I have another piece of fabric I want to use this on at a later date.  My plan is to ajust the back seam like a man's trouser.  I don't usually like garments with side pockets, but I am going to follow the instructions  on these.

    

Pattern:                Burda World of Fashion Magazine, 11/2008, 105B

Description:          Bias-cut strips (galoons) nicely soften classic

                            trousers/pants.  Unlined trouser, faced waistband

                            front zipper, inseam pockets.

Fabric:                 Gray with tan strip, unknown fibers.

New Techniques:  Hong Kong finished seams, allowance for center

                           back seam adjustment, side pockets.