New Look 6570 - skirt

Finally used up this stash fabric. The fabric was brought at the same time as the fabric for this skirt, so it has been in the stash at least a year and a half. Think my husband will collapse with the shock when he sees it as a skirt..

I used New Look 6570 again - but I added 5" to the length - I would have added 6" but I did not have enough fabric for that.

Pattern Description:


Jacket (with and without collar), trousers, cami top, skirt. I made SKIRT "D"

Pattern Sizing:

10-22

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Yes - but did not really need them

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Nice shape - flared/gored skirt

Fabric Used:

Mystery "zigzag plush" stuff and synthetic taffeta lining.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

1. Added 5" to the length (it would have been 6" but I did not have enough fabric)

2. Added a lining

3. Put in an invisible / concealed zipper not a lapped zipper



***Not really an alteration... but this has LOTS of ease - my hip measurements would put me at an 18 but I sewed a 16 (which has 3" ease), the 16 fits really well. So take care with sizing ****



Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

This is the second time I have sewn it so I think I will try some other patterns from the stash before using this again... but I do want to try the jacket next....

Conclusion:

Well worth having this pattern!

Picture of the first skirt on my blog

Sewlutions....

Karen picked my name from the jar of Doom - how did that happen? I never get picked...

ALSO how did it happen that it is half way through the year and I have NOT achieved either sewlution...

"Clothes And Sewing set herself two challenges. Clearly she holds no fear of the Mistress. Is there any sign of lingerie and a coat over at her blog? Go see!"

Oh Mistress / Karen.... I am quaking in fear, and shame that I was not ready for you!!

My sewultions were:

1. make a lingerie set (bra and knickers)… that I am actually happy with

I did spend some time sewing lingerie and am happy with the fit I have achieved.. but I have not yet sewn a set.

the fabric and patterns for the "set" are in a bag by the sewing machine..... but not yet made :(

2. Make a coat using the fabric I was given for Christmas….


Hummm I was dreaming of making an epic fantastic bound buttonhole coat.... I HAVE cut out the fabric.... but it has been sat cut out, with the lining (not cut), the interfacing, the pattern, the buttons, the everything for 4 months.... champion  displacement activity finder... that's me :-)

Maybe this will spur me on to complete the coat!!

uk petition

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New LooK 6570

Fabric AND pattern stash busting!!
Pattern Description:


Wardrobe pattern with trousers, skirt, top and jacket. I made D - SKIRT

Pattern Sizing:

10-22

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes- except the skirt appears longer in the pattern envelope

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Yes - did not use them much though

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

lovely flared gored skirt - quick and easy

It is unlined but for this fabric that is not a problem. The next skirt I make will be fully lined - I will not need the twill tape at the waist if I am lining.

Fabric Used:

The rest of the cotton twill/drill? from making these shorts - fabric stash busting

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

Flared from 14 at waist to 16 at hips

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Yes I will sew it again, but I plan to make it about 6" longer before making it up again.

Yes I would recommend it

Conclusion:



This was not really the right fabric (too stiff) for a lovely flowing flared gored skirt... but I was testing out the pattern and using up the stash. I have the fabric ready for the next skirt (something which has been in the stash for over a year).

SImplicity 4816 - my most used pattern?

I have made this pattern up as shorts at least 14 times, and also as trousers. However I don't often add pockets... which I did this time (the pattern is created with pockets -  I just usually leave them off for speed!)

simplicity 4220 - Bag

This is the second time I have made this bag, and this time I added an internal zipper pocket. The first bag does not have one and I really feel it needs one. Next time I made the made I shall adapt the pattern so I can make the whole bag close with a zip.

Using up Batik from stash, yellow stash fabric and hand printed and embroidered (by me) fabric from stash!! Horray!


Pattern Description:


Pattern from Dress, Skirt, top, trousers and BAG - I made the bag

Pattern Sizing:

8-16

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

I would rather it did not - the pattern envelope is horrible.....

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Did not use them

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Lovely shape to bag - panels to add interest

Fabric Used:

Cotton

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

Added zipped pocket in lining

Added hard base

Added volume fleece to handles

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

This is the second time I have sewn it and I will certainly sew it again

Conclusion:

I really like this bag pattern, though I think it needs an internal pocket (which I added). I also might adapted the pattern to have a closure (zipper or magnetic?)

Duvet set

My oldest son likes yellow.. in fact it is is favourite colour.. he asked for yellow bedding. I bought fabric to make yellow bedding..... fabric sat in attic for 2 years (possibly longer??)... a few hours over 2 evenings and now he has:

which I shall photograph on his bed tomorrow.....

AND I have busted over 5m of fabric and the last scrap of yellow velcro! HORRAY!


The pattern review fabric stash contest runs from 1st June until the end of July, and I have set myself the task of:
1. Using the fabric hanging over the banisters (why is it even there??)
2. Using the fabric already in ziplock bags with a pattern ready to be cut out!

IF TIME
3. Use the fabric up from ONE box in the attic (I have selected a box and ought to photograph it)

I don't care how many millions of miles other people sew up, as long as I reduce my epic stash!

:-)