ANNA ANNA wherefore art thou Anna

Hey All,

Yewwww Anna, the final make from the complete set of the girls..

I'm a little slow on the bandwagon with the Anna, but I got there in the end.
As you've probably seen this is a fairly easy make, but takes a bit of time for all the french seaming/prep process.
I love the shape of the Anna, and the fit was pretty much spot on out of the packet. I saw Taracat didn't need a zip on her version, and prayed I wouldn't either.. MUHAHHA Success, No zip needed!

(this is Schnitzel, my little photobomber)

Errm mum, you realise dad is taking a picture of your behind?

   

I look so grumpy in these pics, but in reality I'm just being blinded by the sun..

Side view or dancing?

 

Neckline or boobs?

I have no idea what this fabric is (don't remember buying it) but it reminds me a little of sass & bide.. and Gosh it was slippery as hell to sew with, which is probably a good practice run as my next Anna will be with this baby...

SILK. AHHHH

for a wedding

DOUBLE AHHHH

in November

TRIPLE AHHHH

so many ahhh factors. You get me?

Lauren sent me a detailed lengthy email with pointers/tutes/suggestions on what/how/why to do everything which was really helpful/lovely of her :)

....So I pretty much stroke this fabric every couple of days, but don't have any actual plans to cut into it.. so may be hard to sew the actual dress im thinking.. hmmm. Eventually my friends. Eventually.

Victoria Blazer orrrrrr tent?

Hellooo there,

*sigh*.... So I loved the Victoria pattern, I loved making it. Really really couldn't wait to make a plain black one.. and found awesome lining for it too.
Which is why I'm so sad that I made it too big, like a spaz that I am
I know its supposed to be baggy boyish loosey etc.. but I'm pretty sure mine is past that stage..
Also hard to judge, as most people have made the cropped version and they look great a little loose..
I mean it looks ok in the top picture with my standing like that, but I'm fairly sure I can't have that stance/facial expression at all times. Although I do have my mouth open a lot..

So I cut a size 14US, going by my bust measurements.. but I'm thinking I should have gone a 12, or even 10!
I took some pics, so you guys could let me know what you think?

See how big it looks? and I'm not just talking about my ass.

I realise this is not the same shape, but took a pic of another jacket I have just to show you the shape on mwa..

Im thinking the only way I could fix it is to unpick the lining, unpick the pockets, unpick the side seams and take them in, and do the same with the sleeves..
UGH. I really don't want to have to do that, but I don't see any other way? :(
DO YOU?! :D

WAHHHHHHHH

Serious Addiction

Turns out I have an addictive personality.. who would've thought.
So you already know about these two..

But I Maayyyyy have made number three...

and by three I mean four...

which of course means five.

 

(this one is different with a gathered skirt, so really it doesn't count?)

OK so I love Elisalex. Sue me.

ps.. I totally also made one for a friend

 I made them all for specific occasions. Kinda.

I DID make number five to wear with these babies..

OOOH YEAH

for joint bestie birthday celebrations, which were last night, hence my terrible hungover/slept on hair and the serious lack of ironing in the above pics.

ps. my Birthday totally isn't until the 29th, but i pretty much milk the whole month, every year.

The night started with me being tipsy excited..

 then a little of this happened..

and some of this..

 and therefore it ended with a lot of faces like this.

DORKS

Silk Silk Baby

Hi All,

Okay so I may have bought the last of this little baby today..
http://www.tessuti-shop.com/products/tight-fit
..and am already shitting myself about how to do anything with it..

I am planning an Anna dress for an upcoming wedding, and will be making up a test Anna closer to the date.. but I am after any advice or tips for sewing with silk.. the Anna dress..lining etc.. really any advice you want to give me. Hah

Thanking you an advance x

Elisalexes

Heyyyyyy have you made this dress yet!?
If not then you should... I'm a little bit in love, hence already making two :/

 

 

I love it so much!!! and it's relatively easy to put together too, which is great seems I'm a muppet sometimes
(also muppet worthy note the tryhard Elisalex pose)
...I think the only thing that made it difficult was that I cut out the wrong side and at first it was huge on me. Note for the next time tho hey ;)
So here are some constructions/finished piccies of the black version (when it was first ironed).. I think I did a pretty good job at matching the pleats to the princess seams too, which was good, as I firstly thought from all the taking in it wouldn't match :)
The colourful fabric is a 1920's cotton which I picked up from a vintage shop that was having a sale. Score. The black is just a plain thicker type cotton blend, and is the first black dress I have made so far! Also this is my first giant long metal zip.. which came out a little wonky, but practice will make sortof perfect ;)

 

I also tried to add in seam pockets to the black version, as you can see.. but they weren't sitting right and were kinda sticky outy not sitting right annoyingly half visible, but not in a way I can explain..sanely..

Anywho I decided to just get rid of them in the end. Another problem I had with the black version, was that I am a retard, and hacked trimmed off a lot of the length whilst it wasn't straight/on the floor, and realised when I turned it over and saw this. Moral of the story. I'm an Idiot.

But all the non-sewers can't tell hopefully, so it's all good :) Not as good as cleaning a shark tank, but still..
Also check this skirt I found at a vintage shop near me, 100% cotton and 100% adorable. $5. Freaken score.

annndddd I made this little Superhero cape for Ethan, my mates little man:)
(oops don't remember which tute I used, there are so many. My bad)
Obv this is not on him, but I thought I would show you.. annnddddd I got to use my blanket stitch:)

SOOO....
ELISALEX.. I Love love love the pattern, did I mention that?
So you should all totally make one. DO IT