I finally overcame my fear of sewing garments, and made myself a new top.
I used the tunic pattern from the 5/2008 Ottobre design magazine (which was patiently waiting for me since February).
It wasn’t very easy, as this is my first try at sewing anything more complicated than T-shirt pyjama pants, and the instruction are not very detailed. Yet I managed to pull it off, and although it’s very far from perfect, I like it, a lot.
I miscalculated my size, and had to take it in on the side and back seems, and also skipped the zipper, it was large enough to wear without one. I love the front, but the back turned out huge and very tent-like, so I added two darts. The most important part though, is that it was a good learning experience, and left me wanting to sew more stuff.
How do you like my new model? Frida (I can’t just call her my vintage dress form, can I) was one of those too-cheap-to-pass Craig’s list finds, and I was happy to give her a new home.
The fabric, by the way, was a 1.99 piece from Value Village. I usually avoid them, can’t stand their high prices, but one trip to the “regular” fabric store made me realize I can’t afford to shop for normally priced fabric very often…
And on a different subject, am I the last person in blogland to join twitter? it’s fun, and it makes spend even more time in front of your PC. You can follow me here.
Enjoy your weekend everyone, and Happy Mothers day!
That’s a beautiful shirt :) Was it difficult to make those pleats in the front?
Thanks Molly! The pin tucks aren’t very hard, but they are time consuming… I used a synthetic blend fabric, that was a little slippery. It’s probably much easier on a cotton fabric.
That is too cute! Great job!
Thanks!
Oh wow, I’m impressed. Look at that style ! I love it.
You did a good job. Keep working on your sewing it gets better everyday.