Another top for Girl M. This was a fun make and very quick to sew up. I used a floral print brushed sweater knit from Fabric Mart Fabrics.
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| Love Notion Terra Tunic |
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I wanted to make myself a shacket and the Love Notions Aria shirt pattern was the perfect choice. I used a cotton plaid yarn dyed flannel fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics. The fabric was a little too heavy/thick for a dress so I thought a shacket would work.
I upsized three sizes so I would have room to wear under layers. I am in Love with this!
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| Love Notion Aria Shacket |
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| Nice Big pockets |
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Happy Sewing
Bonnie
I look back at this dress and remember I wore it to Church Sunday morning in December and apparently took a nap after Church and woke up sometime in January! I think I was starting to get sick with Covid and I only wore it to morning service. After my nap the dress seemed too heavy to wear and I think I put on my pajamas and went to bed. Oh well, it's ready for the holiday next year!
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| Sunday Selfie |
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| Willow Wrap Dress |
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| Deep Emerald Poly/Lycra Stretch Velvet Knit |
Happy Sewing
Bonnie
I sewed a few of the Love Notions Whistler Top back in November & December. I made one for Girl M and three for myself. Can you really have too many?
This started out as a dress but it just didn't do anything for me. It sat on my dress form for over a month and one day I just cut it off. I loved it! So much better length and look. The only complaint is that the fabric snags on everything! It's a corded stretch lace by Susana Monaco I purchased from Fabric Mart Fabrics sometime ago.
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| Love Notions Whistler Top |
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| Sweater knit Whistler Top |
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| Sweater Knit Whistler Top |
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| Camo French Terry Whistler Top |
So can you have too many Whistler tops? I don't think so!
Happy Sewing
Bonnie
I had big plans prior to Christmas to wear a bit more Christmas clothes. But with Covid I was lucky to just get dressed everyday. But I did make a top with the cutest dog/snowflake christmas print from a sweater knit fabric that had been in my stash for a few years. It was so soft. It looks a bit like a pajama top but I also think it would be cute with a pink vest over it. I added a sleeve cuff too.
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| McCall's 7122 Dog Christmas Sweater |
Until Next time...........
Happy Sewing
Bonnie
I love watching QVC for inspiration & ideas. Last week a Kim Gravel color blocked cardigan caught my eye. I dug through my fabric and found three pieces that I thought went well together and pattern hacked my Love Notions Boyfriend Cardigan pattern to make a pretty close version of it.
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| Inspiration Piece |
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| Love Notions Boyfriend Cardigan |
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The Eggshell and print are ponte knit fabrics and the black is a sweater knit. It was a bit tricky matching up the seams but after a few times picking & re-sewing I got most of them matched well.
I'm ready for cooler weather so I can wear my new cardigan.
Until Next Time...............
Happy Sewing!
Bonnie
Happy New Year! The last part of the past year has been a whirlwind and not all good. I have survived and I am looking forward to a New Year, a fresh start and many many Blessings!
Dear Hubby & I had Covid over the Christmas holiday and we are just now getting back to "normal"! It's been a long few weeks. I am short a few brain cells after being sick and being out of practice made my sewing seem slow and fumbly to me. But I sewed and finished a garment for the New Year. (give or take a week!)
I sewed the Pattern Emporium Meet You There Dress. Sleeveless with waist ties and 3 tiers. I have made this pattern before and thought it would be a good sewing mojo starter!
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| Pattern Emporium Meet You There Dress |
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I hope that I will have many exciting new sews to show you in the future and that we continue to have a safe, healthy & happy New Year.
Happy Sewing!
Bonnie
