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Yes, I’m Still Sewing

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This is the pattern I’m currently using:

I just adore the look of classic pieces. The pillbox hat, although not included in the pattern, really intrigues me. I’ve always wished hats for women would come into fashion once again. Until then, I will wistfully admire them from a distance.

The cardigan is complete, sans the buttons and buttonholes.  I’m having a difficult time finding just the perfect buttons.  Therefore, until it is completely complete (?) I will just post a couple of detail photos.  The first one is the shoulder seam.  Ordinarily a piece of stay tape or stabilizer would be used here, but I opted for some ribbon from my scrapbook ribbon stash.  I really like the ribbon and it matches perfectly with the color of the knit fabric.  It’s a fun little detail that nobody will see but me, but it brings a smile to my face when I see it.  The second photo is simply to show that I used a 4.0 mm double needle to stitch down the sleeve and body hems.

Shoulder seam

Double stitched hem

My plan is to make a complete ensemble for fall.  I’ll sew the blouse from this pattern also.  I’m not sure which skirt pattern I will use.  The jury is still out on that one.  I also have an outwear garment targeted on the horizon.  Yes, my brain plans faster than my fingers sew!

Finally Finished! – Vogue 8726

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I know, I know, I’ve been referring to this dress for quite some time.  It took me exhorbitantly more time than necessary.  But here is the finished product.  If it looks pretty much like the view the model is wearing here it is because I ordered the exact same fabric from Vogue fabrics.  I ordinarily steer away from linen because of the wrinkle nature, but in a momentary brain lapse, and with the ease of ordering on the Internet, I purchased said fabric.  Yes, contrary to what the photos reveal, I did press this dress before being photographed.  The lining is ambience black also ordered from Vogue fabrics.  




Here’s a shot of the back:
A close-up of the embroidery on the back straps is in this post.  I stuck to the pattern instructions completely with the exception of adding embroidery to the back straps.  I plan to wear this dress to church and the embroidery gives the person sitting behind me something to look at!!!  No that they won’t be paying attention to the preaching, mind you.  Just saying.
And lastly, my sewing companion wanted to be in the pictures.  He is my 80 lb. basset boy.  We’re dressed somewhat alike wouldn’t you agree?



Lovely Lavender

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Everything about lavender is appealing to me.  The leaves – long and lanky.  The flowers – upright and slender.  And oh, best of all, the smell – subtle and clean.  Here’s one of the lavender plants in my backyard:

I gave it a haircut and and harvested the flowers.  Here they are drying in my basement:

In about two weeks they will be ready for me to sew lovely lavender sachets.  What a beautiful and fragrant sewing project it will be!