Fur Vest

I've wanted to make a "fur" vest for a couple years now.  Recently while going through the fabric closet looking for something, I ran across a bag containing this fur and a vest pattern.  I had planned on making this last winter, but I put it aside and forgot about even having it.

I made view "E" of this old pattern.  This is a really good, basic pattern with multiple styles. I made size medium at shoulders and neck going out to a large at hips.

This was my first time sewing with fur, so wasn't really sure what I was doing.  But it was easy to work with and not as messy as I thought it would be.

For the lining, I used a sturdy piece of polyester silky type-fabric I've had for many years.

I knew this would be too bulky to try and turn it by pulling through the shoulders and side seam, so instead I added a seam to center back of the lining and left an opening in it for turning.  Then I sewed the vest and lining together along the edges and bottom hem.  After turning it, I used black bias trim to hem the armholes. I'm really happy with how nice that looks.

It was a quick and easy project that only took 2 years to make. ;)  Glad to have this UFO finished.

February Sewing: Plaid Poncho and Fleece Vest

Due to some health issues, I've not been sewing much and posting even less. So I'm playing catch up here. These are the 2 items I made in February.

First is a plaid poncho.  I used a piece of plaid flannel that I got at WalMart.  It was $3.00 yd and I used 2 yards.  I didn't use a pattern for this.  I cut 3 rectangles and sewed them together at the shoulders.  I planned to add black fringe to the hem, and I may still do that later.

Next is a black and white fleece vest.  I had the fleece left over from pj pants I made for my DGD.  I didn't have enough of the print fleece, so I used solid black for the back.  For the lining, I used a white silky that I had in my stash.   I think it needs some type of closure.  But it got warm before I got around to wearing it, so I'll worry about that next winter.

I started with this pattern, but changed the shape of the front hemline. 

I used the collar from this pattern:

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.