McCall's 6473 Scrub Top

Another Scrub Top Pattern.  Girl M liked View C but with a straight hem.  She HATES asymmetrical hems.  Easy Fix!  I like the elastic at the waist in the back, eliminates having to make a sway back adjustment and helps to keep the scrubs from looking too boxy.

McCall 6473 Scrubs

McCall 6473 Scrub set

I cut a size 18 as usual and the fit was great on Girl M.  This is an easy sew but the neckband being woven gave me little trouble but I made it work after the 4th try!

The fabric was another piece from my stash and I also had this for close to 7 years also.  It was hard to photograph since it's so busy.  Girl M. loved the print and can wear it with either red or blue scrub pants.

McCall's 6473 Scrub Top

I love the back of this scrub top.

Back View

Close up of fabric print

Quick photo of her outfit before her early shift.  No head shot since her eyes were puffy.  4:30AM comes early!

McCall 6473 Scrub top

Back View

I wasn't going to let the neckband placket get the best of me.  I've come to realize there is more than one way to sew something up.  So I found a YouTube video on how to sew a V neckband in.  So much easier and it turned out BEAUTIFUL!

Beautiful V- neckband

Back View

McCall 6473 Scrub Top

On this version I used a Navy/White/Seafoam 100% Cotton Ogee Print Lawn from FabricMartFabrics.com.  Girl M. loved the print and received many compliments on her top.

V-Neckband

I'm thinking it's time to sew something for myself.  Even though I don't go anywhere I like sewing for me!

Until next time.................

Bonnie

Simplicity 1020 Scrub Top

I never thought I would be making scrub tops, much less for Girl M.  New day=new challenge.

The reviews for the Simplicity 1020 scrub top were not great but I liked the style so I went ahead and gave the pattern a shot.  I cut out View C in a size 18 and sewed it up.  I liked that the pattern had princess seams and that the side panels were knit.  A little stretch helps makes uniforms more comfy.

Simplicity 1020 Scrub set

Simplicity 1020

I ran into a few issues with the scrub top.  First the hips were a little tight on Girl M.  I modified the top with a triangle panel at the sides and she asked to shorten the sleeve length.  They hit her almost to her elbows. 

I did like the knit neckband and it sewed in perfect.  The pockets can be a little wonky but I followed the directions and they worked out fine.  Girl M. likes this pocket style.  After all, this ended up being a wearable muslin and also goes with her red scrub pants she already had.

I used a piece of cotton fabric from my stash.  I think it was a free cut from a mystery bundle from FabricMartFabrics.com.  

Red Flame Print Simplicity 1020 Scrub Top

I surprised Girl M with a second version of the Simplicity 1020.  She could wear this one with red scrub pants or navy.  The fabric was gifted from my neighbor who passed away a few years back.  Girl M made a skirt from some of it and she said she thinks of her whenever she sees this fabric.

Floral Navy/Red Simplicity 1020 Scrub Top

Day 2 of Work

When I cut out the fabric for the back piece I ended up being 2" short.  I improvised and added a knit band to the back.  She thought it was genius and thought I did it on purpose!

Back View

Version #3 is Girl M's most favorite.  She likes the print and the fit is great too.  The fabric had been in my stash for probably 7 years so I'm happy to move it along to make room for new stuff.  I like sewing these scrub tops from woven to get rid of some older fabrics.

Simplicity 1020 Scrub Top

Girl M. asked that I not get her head in the photos since they were after work and she was tired after a 12 hour shift.  She's so sweet to let me get a quick set of photos so I can brag!

Day #3 of Work

Side View

Back View

I'm thinking of venturing to a different scrub top pattern,

Until next time................

Bonnie

Papercut Patterns Palisades Scrub Pants

Girl M has started her job at the local Nursing/Rehab home and needed additional scrubs.   She wanted more than the red scrubs set the High School gave her.  What's a Momma to do but whip some up?

First Day at Work

I saw someone review the PaperCut Patterns Palisades pants with the crossover pockets.  Too cute!  Why couldn't they be scrub pants?

Papercut Patterns Palisades Pants

Since it was a PDF pattern I knew I needed to make a muslin.  Well, I must say I was overjoyed with the outcome!  I chose a size XL for the trial run and some Halloween printed Robert Kaufman cotton fabric.  Girl M. loved the fit and those pockets!  The only alteration I had to make was to add 1-1/2" to the length.

This is an easy pattern to sew up and the directions are well written.  I LOVE these pants on her.  I didn't plan on finishing the Halloween pair but she said she would wear them in October.  Ok with me!

Halloween Muslin

Side View

Back View

Side View

Pockets!

Version #2 is from a Black Cotton/Lycra Stretch Poplin Shirting-Famous Dress Designer from FabricMartFabrics.com.  She's happy with the pants, I'm happy she's happy, we're all happy!

Black Palisades Scrub Pants

Side View

Version 3 is from a mystery dark blue stretch woven fabric from my stash.  She's still happy!

Dark Blue Palisades Scrub Pants

There is a version 4 in a sky blue cotton/polyester/spandex stretch shirting-Imported from Spain that I can't seem to get a photo of Girl M in.  She likes them too.

Win for both of us since there isn't a store open and I was unsure of ordering online because of the fit.

I'm asked to make scrub tops now.............

Until next time............

Bonnie

Ellie and Mac Oasis Swim Suit

I am soooo out of my comfort zone!  Girl M wanted a swimsuit.  Of course, all the stores have been closed, we are not going anywhere for anything.  So with a lot of pushing from Girl M, this Momma made a swimsuit.  Well, actually two swimsuits!

I saw the Oasis Swim pattern from Ellie and Mac so I thought I would give it a shot.  I made a muslin/trial run out of swimsuit fabric and sewing a swimsuit wasn't as hard as I thought.

My first version wasn't too bad.  I had a few things Girl M wanted fixed. I cut out a Large for the top and an XL for the bottom.  The bottom needed the waist taken in 1/2" at the side seams and the crotch width made 1" smaller.  For the top, she wanted the ties longer and the bands wider.  Easy enough!

After fixing a few minor issues I made Girl M a second swimsuit in black.  I also adjusted the bottoms to have a more yoga style waistband.  She LOVED it!  She said she's keeping the pink version so she can mix and match her swimsuits.

Well, I would consider this a win-win!  She's happy, I'm happy ALL is good!

I still can't believe I made a swimsuit!

Happy Sewing!

Bonnie

Butterick 6677 Floral Crepe de Chine Dress

Dear Hubby has had another surgery.  This time it was to have his gall bladder removed.  He has lost so much weight in the past few weeks.  He weighs 170lbs now!  I am hopeful that this surgery has fixed all his stomach pain issues and that he will be pain free from now on.

 I just had to make myself a version of the Butterick 6677 dress.  I made View B, the maxi version with the gathered flounce at the bottom.  I made myself a size 18 and the fit is perfect.  I made bias tape from the same fabric and the dress sewed up quickly.

Butterick 6677

Butterick 6677 Floral Crepe de Chine Dress

 I like that this pattern has pockets. They are well hidden with the fabric print.  I wasn't sure about the flounce at the bottom but I love the way the dress moves when you walk.  I may have to make another dress one day.

Butterick 6677 Floral Crepe de Chine  $10.50 Dress

Sleeve flounce on bodice

Pockets!

Stash button = Perfect match

Skirt flounce

I had planned on wearing this dress for Easter, but that didn't happen.  But hopefully soon I will be able to wear it out.

Until next time..............

Bonnie

Butterick 6677 Crinkle Challis Dress

I decided to sew up a newer pattern this time around.  Girl M was the lucky receipient of this Butterick 6677 Dress.  I sewed View A in a size 18.  It felt like it took me forever to finish this dress since "LIFE" gets in the way.

Butterick 6677 Crinkle Challis Dress

 The neckline came out a little wonky and I had a "make it work" moment.  After sewing in the bias tape to the neckline I inserted a piece of 1/8" elastic to tighten the neckline.  It worked!

Butterick 6677 Crinkle Challis Dress

 I used a Claret/Soft Blue/Flame/ Mulit 100% Rayon Geometric Print Crinkle Challis fabric from FabricMartFabric.com.  $3.90/yard.

Butterick 6677 Crinkle Challis $11.70 Dress

I wish Girl M. had an occasion to wear this dress.  Maybe sometime soon.

I'm off to sew myself a version of this dress!

Until next time............

Bonnie