The Sewing Room (part 2)

rosie51

Mooloo wrote: »

I haven't been to work all week. I've been struck down with a virus and practically confined to bed.
Staff had to do the children's party for me.
I am still laid up, and DGD had tonsilitus but she is now better. Wish I was.

Sorry to hear your poorly, get well soon. Sending you a big hug.

PixieDust

Well done, Runawaybride!

rosie51

runawaybride wrote: »

feeling very pleased with myself managed to cut up the old curtain and turn it into a platform valance yesterday. it looks really good i did hand sew the sequin trim in the end which was a pain as it kept fraying but i got there in the end despite my 3 yr old managing to un thread my machine whilst i was at the ironing board :eek:. it fits the bed perfectly. next project is cushion covers for the kids playroom and a jersey top which im a bit scared of to be honest think i need to grit my teeth and just give it a go. any tips for cutting and stitching jersey fabric ?

Really well done.

rosie51

I plan to make my own summer wardrobe this year and I am wondering if anyone has made anything with the free patterns from Love Sewing mag. I have loads but yet to try one out. I read somewhere that there were fitting issues when sewn up.. I have Tilly and the buttons sewing book and have used several patterns from there. Not keen on the skirt that I made as it feels to fussy when its worn but the blouse is lovely though the collar is a bit faddy to make. Still pleased with the result though.

Savvy_sewing

If using a pattern remember that you will not be the dress size you are in a shop. For example I am a size 12 in the shops but often a size 16 in a pattern.
Go for the nearest measurements of your biggest part, and then adapt the pattern down between the sizes if necessary.

PixieDust

Sorry to see that you have been ill, I hope you are on the mend now xxx

I have cut out a pattern today for a tunic dress. It will have to be something to shrink into as even the biggest size won't fit me and I have no idea how to scale up, but it will be good practice

rosie51

Mooloo wrote: »

If using a pattern remember that you will not be the dress size you are in a shop. For example I am a size 12 in the shops but often a size 16 in a pattern.
Go for the nearest measurements of your biggest part, and then adapt the pattern down between the sizes if necessary.

Thanks your always so helpful.

PixieDust

Just got to hem the tunic and, mother of all that's merciful, it actually fits!!!!

Savvy_sewing

PixieDust wrote: »

Just got to hem the tunic and, mother of all that's merciful, it actually fits!!!!

Well done!

PixieDust

Thank you. the sharkbite hem was challenging.....any tips for next time?