Butterick 6943

Hi, this is my next project. I've only used it maybe once or twice. To me it's a oldie but goody. I have this slightly stretchy fabric that I got online some time ago...will post a pic of it soon. Here is the pattern that I will be using. I will be making view D, which is the long sleeved white one you see. I have to alter the pattern, somehow I can't believe I cut the pattern. I normally trace, but can't remember what I was thinking here...

Happy sewing....

V8539 completed!!!

I started this last Monday, sewing for 20 - 30 min per night. It was finished on Saturday. I got the rest of the notions on Wednesday. It seemed like the notions were adding up. I had a pack of buttons that were almost 4.00 for the card of two. I put those back and glad I did. I checked in my stash of buttons and found one that did the trick. The longest part was sewing on the snaps...

Here I am with it on in my back yard. LOL... I have on flip-flops. I wanted to catch my DH before he changed his mind.

Here are more pics of the goings on....here are those puckers I was talking about.

 A button from my stash...

 The snaps...they were the chore...

For the pocket lining I just used some peach or mole skin that I saw around....

I am happy with the overall turnout. I am seeing these lines off to the side. I guess I could have used those french darts, but oh well.... now that I am looking it over, I could have serged the raw edges of the seams or did a hong kong finish...maybe next time...

Happy sewing!!!!

Vogue 8539 cont.....

On Friday, I traced the pattern; I went with my high bust measurements. The last time I made a fleece coat, it was way too big and I used this very cheap fabric. I did wear it, but I really didn't like it. It was about two winter's ago. Anyway, I went with the high bust size which was a size 20 and tapered down to the size 22 for the hips. I also lowered the waist about an inch to match my waist level.

Sunday was the day I cut out the garment. Tonight I pressed on the interfacing at the front and collar. I sewed the back darts, front and back shoulders and pressed.

I've decided to sew about 20 to 30 min per night during the week and more on the weekends. Even if it's not actual sewing, I will be pattern fitting, prep and tracing and cutting out. So I won't feel so rushed, plus sewing and my beading are very relaxing. It helps me forget the BS of the work day.

I am not to happy with the front interfacing, I got some puckering, but I am hoping that it will press out when I am done.

Oh...this calls for snaps, I have large silver ones, but I think that I'd prefer black against the navy fabric...

Happy sewing....

Vogue 8539

Hi, it’s getting chilly in Philly and I wanted to make a little something. I will be using V8539 and making view A. I have this nice 8 wale corduroy in navy that I got from one of my online fabric stores. It was purchased on 10/27/2011. I got 3.5 yards at 6.78 per yard. I had a coupon for 15% off also. I just need a 1” button, snaps and I some interfacing. I have a store credit and wanted to use it. I cut apart the pattern last night and steamed the fabric this morning. Later on this evening I will cut it get ready to sew on Sunday. Later I am going to take some pics and a video of my fabric stash. I have too much and found some really nice mohair in this box. I made a promise to myself that I’d shop from my stash!!! LOL… The jacket that I will be making is the larger pic.