Simplicity Summer 2011

I feel like I'm behind in my pattern shopping. Check out the new ones from Simplicity! Here are my picks:


The new Suede Says line continues to bring fresh styles.


Skirts!
 

I'm so happy to see another Amazing Fit dress.

Houston, We Have A Muslin - Kwik Sew 3740

After getting frustrated with B5454 and weeks of meetings that kept me away from my sewing time, I needed a quick win. I decided to revisit Kwik Sew 3740.  Here's where I was. Here's where I am now:

The pros:

• It doesn't look half bad
• Nancy Zieman, at least for this top, has solved my swayback issue
• I did an FBA correctly (how much do I love Pattern Fitting with Confidence?)

The cons:

• You can sorta tell on Ruby, but the shoulders are too big. I never thought I had narrow shoulders. This also happened with the Butterick dress.
• (Ignore the stain on the front)
• The top is too long
• I padded a new dress form today, so ingore the wrinkles across the butt. The form isn't and exact match to me. Also, I don't know if I'd wear the shirt out once I shorten it, the wrinkles may go away.
• I wish the cowl seam would stay hidden better. I think I'd like more body in the cowl too.
• The biggie - what's up with my seams?

The fabric is an ITY jersey. I'm using an 75/11 ballpoint needle and C&C's fine thread. The stitch is a stretch knit overlock stitch for open knits and jerseys. I used an overcast foot, but the fabric still wanted to tunnel. My tension is set at 3. I pressed and top-pressed.  

Well, this is still good for the grocery store (maybe) and Saturday's around the house. I'm going to try another muslin in a rayon-spandex knit.

In Love with Vogue

The new Vogue summer collection is available!!  I found a lot of must-haves for future purchases. I am getting better about my purchases; to date, I've only gotten one from my favs in the spring collection. If it's not something I feel like I must have now and have the skill to sew, it stays on the list for a later date. Well, let's get to it.

How hot is this??!!!



I think this is my favorite.



I feel like I've seen this before, but it's still a cutie.



I want this as a top! If I had the legs for it, I'd rock it as a dress. Where can I find that fabric?


 
Love this!
 

 
I even like one of the vintage patterns.
 

 
Quite a few Easy Vogues made the cut. This dress is Custom Fit.


 
Easy breezy for summer.


 
How sweet is the tunic and it's Custom Fit?!!

 
Custom Fit! Love the neckline.


 
Custom Fit!



The tank view is the one I'll be rocking.