40th Wedding Anniversary

Today is our official 40th Wedding Anniversary! Friends we celebrated in June on a cruise to Nassau Bahamas and in August to Montego Bay, Jamaica. During our friend's 60th birthday party in Jamaica everyone wore white and I wore Simplicity 2190 view B.

 The fabric is knit from Hobby Lobby in which I used it double as an underlining. The sleeve band wasn't used because I asked my husband's advice and that was his request. I like the underlining because I was able to hand hem the sleeves and hemline without any stiches showing. This fabric was perfect for sewing the  neckline, sleeve openings, and topstitching.

Two for One

Simplicity 1280 Tunic Top

 This is a fun top to make and very comfortable. I just had to make two and there will probably be different versions in the near future. You know it is when you have so man ideas and so many patterns. You quickly move on to the next in line.

There were no alterations made.  I did add some roses that were purchased from Joann Fabrics. Aqua Blue Stipe Burnout-Look Shirting by Maggy London was purchased from Fabric Mart and the white polyester puff-textured fabric came from a consignment shop.

These are some of the pictures from my trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica.

 

 

 

Jump Right In

McCall's 7135 MISSES'/WOMEN'S SHRUG, DRESS, JUMPSUIT AND BELT: Semi-fitted, unlined shrug has front extending into back collar and shaped hemline, wrong side shows. Pullover dress and pull-on, wide-legged jumpsuit have close-fitting, mock-wrap, blouson bodice, elasticized waist, side pockets and belt. B: Mock-wrap skirt. Designed for two-way lightweight stretch knits.

I really like the blousing in the back. On the pants, I removed two inches. A snap with a covered button was added to the front.

 

My fabric choice was Ruby Red Swirls Jacquard Double Knit by Maggy London from Fabric Mart. This is a beautiful pattern and I can't wait to make the other items.

Lime Skirt and Sash

Looking through the pattern stash, I settled on this slightly flared, above mid-knee length skirt.
View A looked like the perfect pattern for this on-trend skirt.

 

She really wanted this color so I used what I had which is a lime scuba knit from Fabric Mart. Being a tall girl, I added 8" to the skirt length and because she wanted a wide band, I added 4" to the band. I like the drape of the skirt in this fabric, but would like to make it in a lightweight broadcloth and a couple inches shorter. That's the way she rocks her skirts!

Granny Break! Date Outfit!

McCall's 7191 Semi-fitted, pullover tops have self -lined yoke back, back hemline variations, and narrow hem. View C has shaped hemline and gathered back.

 Fabric: Ivory crepe with chiffon

Instead of using the facings, white lightweight blouse lining was used as an underlining on the front and upper back. White chiffon was doubled, gathered. and serged at the hemline. Both front and back were turned and topstitched 1/4 inch.
I did topstitch the front with crème thread and the back chiffon with white thread.

I need to check reviews and see if anyone mentioned lowering the bust darts or is everything 60 as it need to be lowered and I will not tell how much as I'm embarrassed.

Pants: McCall's 6247 with not alterations
Fabric: Purple/Burn Umber/Multi Textured Medallions Print ITY Knit from Fabric Mart.

I did go back and lower the pant legs by 1 inch.

All three grandchildren will return for another week on tomorrow. Let's pick up the pace!
















 

Lace Trim Suit

This is Butterick 5858 which is another Diahann Carroll design. My inspiration was seeing a picture of Lady Diana wearing it with lace trim. It is a Misses'/Misses Petite Top & Skirt. Fitted, lined top has shoulder pads, princess seams, and long sleeves. Straight, lined skirt, mid-knee or lower calf has waistband, back zipper and side front slit.

 

I did my usual 1" swayback adjustment and petite adjustment on lower jacket View C. The fabric is a Navy Ponte Knit from Fabric Mart. Of course I used polyester lining from Vogue Fabrics. The navy lace and navy buttons were purchased from Joann Fabrics.

 
 


This was an easy suit that I enjoyed making. It would be nice to have another in a more stable fabric. The pattern was purchase online as it is an OOP pattern.

 

Time Savers

Patterns: Pants - McCall's 6247 & Top - Butterick 3030 view D

 Fabric: Left over lace ITY and green crepe

 

 

Butterick 3030

I thought this would make a quick grab and go outfit. I've had this pattern for a while and one day I would love to take the time and make each of these tops. Don't we have that feeling about most of the patterns we purchase? After all that's why we chose the pattern.