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.

The cutest dress I've ever made

I made this reversible version of Made by Rae's Itty Bitty Dress.. as inspired by Rachel from House of Pinheiro...
I made it for very special friends who are due in October with a little girl, after waiting a very long time for her to be ready to visit the world:)

If you haven't made this pattern for any little bubas you know, you should. It is ridiculously cute and simple to make :)
I think I'm going to be making a lot more..

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

My first Gertie

This face pretty much sums up how I feel about this top....
It's the new Butterick pattern by Gertie, B5895..
I'm just not really sure if it's me, or if it's something I would (should) make again.. Hmm.
Don't get me wrong, I love the style and the overall look of the top, just maybe not on me?
For one thing it is extremely short, I mean look at that guts.. ahh sorry guys (ps..that scar is from naked ironing, idiot)

I knew it would be on the shortish side, just didn't realise it would show my entire stomach.
Sorry I didn't get many pics of it actually on me, I was in a rush...and then to drunk...
On the plus side it made me realise I need more high waisted items, which I why this Gorgeous Skirt is next on my to make list :)
I think relating to the construction of the top I effed it up somehow, because the collar at the back didn't end up matching as it should have, which also made the facing sit weirdly, so I had to kind of wing it and try to fix it the best I could.. hmmm..

Again the buttonholes are a bit dodgy, due to the fact I haven't done many, and I blame my machine..
Speaking of machines, the hubby and I went sussing on Saturday and got a 40 minute tutorial on this little beauty that I have since been dreaming about every hour... *sigh*

Let me know what you think, about the top and/or the machine if you've heard any reviews ;)

My Mathilde

Hi All,


Well.. am I glad I attempted this gorgeous blouse pattern by the ever so talented Tilly..
So many cute details.. Vertical tucks (debatable on mine), Gorgeous puffed sleeves, and a cute little button feature (note: I suck at button related things)

  

Not only was the pattern relatively easy to put together, but Tilly's step-by-step tutorials really helped me a lot...brilliant Lady :) Ok so onto construction of the blouse..

(ps.it's totally hard to see the details when the top is on me.. but better in the below pics.. weirdness)
 

If when I make again I would use a lighter fabric.. I'm not 100% sure what this fabric is, as it was thrifted.. but it feels like a poly thicker linen blend.. Possibly definitely a little too thick for the French seams and the hem :/ oops..
But I plan mainly on wearing it with high waisted skirts anyway, so not that bothered about the hem ;)
I love Solvi's version, so may even make a black one next ;)

Here are some detailed pics.. note the previously mismatched hem which somehow turned out to be matching?... it's a mystery..

 



  


Ahhh the buttons...I used fabric covered buttons, which I love the look of :) But I think that is where the positives end on the button front...
I don't have a buttonhole foot, So I just kinda winged it with zigzag stitches.. eeepp. Doesn't look sooo bad (lies) but I don't want to buy a buttonhole foot yet (in hopes of a new sewing machine for my August Bday.. Hint Hint: ANYBODY)
The buttons aren't really that straight because I am terrible at handsewing... annnndd the top buttonhole was too small for the button to pass through (oops), so it is actually sewn down through the hole, so you can't actually unbutton it haha.. hmmm

Overall I love the design and the fit of the blouse, but I need to pick better material and work on my buttonhole/tuck/generally all skills before sewing again :)
What do you guys think??

Again thanks to Tilly's tutorials, I made a little bow belt to go with another version of a B748 dress which I wore to a 50's themed wedding:) Here I am wearing them right before the wedding with the hubby

Also my sewing room is FINALLY finished, So hoping to take pictures tonight and will put a post up real soon:) Looks super cute, and is exactly how I wanted it to turn out.. Weeeeeeeee

Pregnant Dress

 

No I am not pregnant, but wearing this dress might make people think that I am.. But it's ok, because it's still cute and it's my fault anyway..

 

This is a Simplicity pattern 1800 AA.. which is a Amazing fit pattern.
I used the average fit in a size 14.. and suprisingly had to take it in alot.. the amazing fit was a good learning tool, but a bit annoying with all the basting and the constant unpicking...
I really loved Nikki's version over at Fancy That, looks gorgeous.. but mine hrrmm not so much gorgeous..

You see this dress has pleats at the front, and therefore calls for flowy materials.. and I used a pinwale :| oops..
                                                                           
So the pleats are very hard and do not flow as they are supposed to.. but IT'S LITTLE BABY DUCKS PEOPLE!!
Plus it has crazy cute pockets..

I probably should saved it for pants or a jacket... but I didn't think my boss would appreciate me rocking up in Duck pants..