Wednesday 17 September 2014

Surprising myself sometimes

I fancied sewing something, anything really, I was just in the mood to make something. I reached into the drawer under the spare bed and fished out a bag. In the summer I cut out and bagged up a few projects. So I chose this:


When I opened the bag everything was cut out and all the notions and pattern were in there as indicated in my tick list label. Clearly I need to find a hook and eye from somewhere.


What surprised and pleased me more was that when I went to start the first part of the instructions, I had put in all the tailors tacks for the front and back darts and I don't even remember doing that! It was like finding a tenner in an evening jacket you haven't worn for ages. Oh the joy, I can't tell you.



All that was left to do was happily fill my sewing boots. The pattern was free in the Prima Magazine and the fabric, is of course, left from my 1950's party dress. It is stretch cotton and irons well for a good finish. To reduce the seam bulk on the facings I made a v cut which allows the  under arm holes to sit nice and flat.




 I only have snippets of this left but I am sure I can squeeze some other crafty item from the leftovers.


I will let you in on another secret, it doesn't fit me so I took out the zip, had my mum round for a fitting and put it in again with adjustments. She looks a dream in it!

Thanks for stopping by. I always love to read your comments, they warm my soul. Jo xxxxx

11 comments:

  1. Your lucky mum! It's gorgeous, I love the fabric. Clever idea to have the pattern bits all bagged up and ready to go!

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  2. I love the idea of the tailors tacks/finding a tenner!!! I completely understand what you mean. A great make x

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  3. Very pretty Jo! I bet your mum was delighted with her new top. Bee xx

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  4. This is gorgeous! I love it :) Well done!

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  5. Brilliant. All your planning and organisation over the summer is paying off now - I love how you can just pull out a half-finished project when the mood takes you, and bam, you made a top! You are a dynamo, woman! x

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  6. Lucky mum it is gorgeous, the fabric and the pattern are a delight.

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  7. I wish I was as organised! I finally cut out fabric for a tunic that I am hoping to sew over the weekend. I haven't even checked if I have the notions in the house.... I did buy zip bloc bags to follow suit when you wrote about your organising over the summer but guess what? The bags have been used for other stuff. Your mum is lucky. And you are an inspiration. Cx

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  8. I love Prima patterns but have completely forgotten to look at the latest magazines. Thanks for the reminder.

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  9. I made a blouse today and it doesn't fit me, either, lol! Too bad I don't know your mum!

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  10. The fact that you had things in place for this beautiful piece is just what makes you awesome at what you do!!! I would have no doubt that you would whip this up!!!!!! Can't wait to see it on your mom!! Happy day friend! Nicole xo

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  11. It was meant for her, I love it.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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