Monday, November 26, 2012

Rhonda's Free Pattern: I want to make this!

Look at this cool jacket!




It was created by Rhonda Buss and she was nice enough to share it with us.

Rhonda's Creative Life: Fabulous Free Pattern Friday








Saturday, November 24, 2012

S2633 Blue Paisley Vest


I've been so obsessed with pants since September that I've hardly sewn anything else, or actually thought about anything else.  But I did make a vest in October using this Simplicity pattern.


This vest has princess seams on the front & back-which gives it a nice fit.

The pattern also includes a shirt pattern that has a couple different neckline & sleeve options.






































I used a purplish/blue paisley print flannel that I've had in my stash for a few years.  I always loved it, but it was such a small piece that I didn't know what to use it for.   I usually use a size 14 pattern for Simplicity tops, but I made this in a 16 since it looked pretty close fitting on the envelop.  I'm glad I went up a size because the 16 is a perfect fit.   The only thing I had trouble with was the ruffle collar.  I tried to line it, but it was just too bulky & I could not get it to lay right.  So I cut a new ruffle and hemmed it using my narrow hem foot - turned out pretty good.





I used a small scrap of white satin (also from stash) for the lining.
 
 


















I added buttons to the "pocket" flaps.













Here's a couple close ups of the neck ruffle.




I like how it turned out; now just waiting for it to get cold enough to wear it.