Simplicity 2337 finished

I finally posed for pictures in Simplicity 2337. This is a dress made for the spring palette challenge, in a navy matte jersey. A simple but very wearable dress, easy to dress up or down. The pattern is a project runway pattern with many different options, I chose the view with the crew neck and pleated sleeves.

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Beignet Skirt

I finished the last piece in my spring palette collection. This is the beignet skirt from colette patterns. I made the same skirt last year in red denim, my second version came along much smoother. I used a cotton poplin in a sunny yellow, and used a quilting cotton for the lining. The buttons are from m&j in nyc, and so cute, 12 buttons in all! This is the perfect piece fro spring and a classic skirt.

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Spring Wrap Sweater

I started making this sweater in early 2008, finished all the pieces and then just left it. The finishing on this pattern was crazy, which is why I left it for so long. The pattern is Ether from Rowan Magazine 43. I left the edges unfinished and opted for a braided belt, which gave it a more beachy feel. The yarn is a cotton from Colinette called banyan. Its was incredibly annoying to seam with because it quickly became untwisted and tangled. It is satisfying to finish a forgotten UFO.

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Sewing Tools

I wanted to show everyone one of my favorite sewing tools, from the cupcake goddess! My heirloom tomato pincushion, tailor's ham and seam roll. Aren't they gorgeous? Nothing like the boring ham and tomatos they sell at the fabric stores. I love having tools that are cute and useful.  I use the tailor's ham all the time. I keep it handy hanging on the bookself next to my ironing board.

Using the right sewing tools really makes a difference in the final product. Last month during me-made-march I really noticed the difference in the quality of garments I have sewn in the last year. My red beignet skirt I made a year ago is a disaster compared to the one I'm sewing now! Ironing is annoying but so important. I think my cute ham and seam roll, make ironing a little less annoying.

They are not only cute but so well made. I haven't seen a speck of sawdust come out of these. You can buy your own set on etsy. Can't wait to see what else is to come from the Cupcake Goddess!

*This post is all my own opinion, the cupcake goddess is not paying me!

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Miette Sweater

Another piece in my spring wardrobe is done. This is the miette sweater by Andi Satterlund. I used Madelinetosh tosh vintage, in clover, only four balls. This is an excellent pattern and came together in a breeze. I did make it two inches longer than the pattern, but it is still cropped.  Perfect addition to my wardrobe.

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Mohair Bow Cardigan Finished

After carrying around this project for more than a year, I finally finished it! The mohair bow cardigan from rowan studio 12. Six skeins of rowan kidsilk haze in the color candy girl. I made a few minor adjustments to the pattern. I made the button band a bit longer, it now gathers just below the bust. I followed the directions for the ties but then I decreased and made a smaller edging around the neckline, which made knitting it a lot faster and It looks more like the picture.

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New Look 6587

NOT CUTE!

I sewed on all the buttons and tried on the dress and it is too big! It is too big everywhere but the bust. Bleh. The measurements were just right for me so I don't know how it can be so wrong. I've been trying it on every step, but sewing the buttons on made a big difference.  Now I guess I'm going to take it apart and try to make it smaller. It is not flattering.

Look you can see the floor through my dress! That is not supposed to happen. Does anyone have any suggestions?  I need to take a mental break from this dress and move onto the next project.

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