Category: Dressmaking

1. Simplicity 8875 - Navy viscose

   Posted on 8:00pm Monday 20th Sep 2021

   

   I received some beautiful viscose challis fabric from Minerva in navy with sand-coloured flowers.  As usual with viscose fabric it has a lovely drape & movement without being too thin and is perfect for the summer.  It is non stretch & smooth to the touch with a matte finish.  I like fabrics with small flowers that don’t have an obvious pattern direction and, for me personally, feel they can be worn more casually with pumps and a denim jacket but also dressed up should the occasion arise. 

2. Art Gallery Jersey Paparounes Crimson Tee Shirt

   Posted on 9:00am Tuesday 7th Sep 2021

   

   Last year, I treated myself to a metre of gorgeous Art Gallery jersey fabric from Minerva and made it up into a simple boat neck tee shirt towards the end of the summer.  I ended up putting it away and forgetting about it so it was a nice surprise when I came across it in my drawer.

3. My Brand New Janome Overlocker 6234XL

   Posted on 6:15pm Monday 6th Sep 2021

   

   My new toy :-)

   Anyone who’s read any of my previous posts will see that I don’t use an overlocker for stretch fabrics, nor for finishing other items.  Instead, I use a zigzag stitch and edging foot which works fine, but does take a bit longer, as does using a stretch stitch where it’s required.

4. Stretch Cotton Sateen Underwired Bra & Briefs Set

   Posted on 7:00pm Wednesday 30th Jun 2021

   

   After much research, toiling and trial & error I'm so happy to finally have a well fitting underwired bra set - the DL01 from MakeBra & self drafted briefs.