Another skirt and top

This is the first skirt I have made in a knit.  It is a slub Pointe, 86 % polyester. 10 % rayon and 4% spandex,. It is not a solid black, there is a hint of texture, I expect that comes from the rayon.  It is lined with a stretch knit lining, very simple this time, though I did add black lace to the hem.  I had to put in a regular zip as I was unable to get a  invisible. black one.  This is the forth time I have used this skirt pattern and I am getting more confident every time.

The top is my basic T. I did lengthen the sleeves to a full 3/4. Yes, I had to spend time laying out the pattern. I'm also getting better with the neck binding. I used the double needle to top stitch around to hold in place.  As 'they' say practice makes perfect., I also used the double needle to finish the sleeve and top hems. I did use fusible interfacing to add stability and to prevent it stretchering.  Get to wear it tomorrow
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Top for a skirt.

 

After a weekend away, I needed a little time in the sewing room.  I had started this top last week but after the first fitting, it needed some adjustments.  It's funny, I used the same pattern as the grey top, but this one turned out larger.  I had to reset the sleeves and then I nipped in the sides. The whole binding on the neck had to be re done as it didn't lay flat, it gaped.  I took out about 4" of trim!  I  had watched video from Threads.

which had given me a better idea as to how I should measure my neckline. It worked very well.  I have used the double needle to do the top stitching on the sleeves, neck and bottom hems.  I now have one top that can be worn with this rust skirt.  It has been so hard to find something suitable.

Black makes me look so colourless.  

 Eyebrows

Smiles

This is something that is in my stash.  It is a jersey knit, like the grey one. I'm liking the angle drape best.  Not so sure about eyebrows or smiles. Sleeves will be a challenge they will have to match. Time to play tomorrow.

 

  

Border Print Top

Too many things going on and with the return of my outside activities, my sewing projects have taken a back seat.  As the weather has turned a little cooler and I am retuning to pants, I needed a new top.  This is a double border print in an Aztec design. I spent more time cutting it out than I did in the sewing. I wanted to make sure there were not any inappropriate bull's eye on the front.  The centre  line was critical too. A pair of black dots mark the spot. I have  tweaked my  basic pattern, just a small dart in the sleeve armcycle, both back and front, on the paper pattern. Much happier with the result.

Right Side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left Side with Sleeve

Left Side

Neck Line.

 

Both sleeves are identical.  And the front matches the back.  

 

 

Denim Skirt re make

This is the skirt I made earlier this Summer. I was very pleased with it but after a couple of wearing, I felt the waistband was too tight, it wasn't comfortable plus the band was too high.
 Knowing that if I did any changes, I would leave marks when any of the seams were removed. Should I - shouldn't I. I jumped in the deep end, took of the waistband and removed the back darts. Working with steam, a damp cloth, a "ham" and pins. I started pressing. At first, I just pressed the dart over the ham. While the fabric was still damp I stretch it and held the area  taught with pins and pressed again. After I had released the pins I continued to stretch the damp fabric. That helped pull the white denim threads back into place.                 With caution I trimmed the front then  I cut a new curved facing type waistband.

I really pleased with the results.
Its very comfortable and rides lower on my hips.
I've come to the conclusion, its better to do a re-sew than have someting that is taking up closet space and not being worn.

Skirting Around.

I have to make a dress grey skirt but before I start I thought I would do a couple of trail runs. The pattern is my own with the waist band from New Look 6017. No pockets with a back zip. Fully lined.  The  black/grey mixture fabric is a denim with spandex (The colour shown not very good). For flash, the lining is bright red! I did cut it on the bias to give it some ease as I sit.

On the second one I was able to smooth out the hip/waist line. Just a little tuck about 3/4".  This the same pattern in a taupe/cream mix. Bias cut lining which you can see I went over the top. Something that was hiding in my stash for many years. I will use any fabric that is slippery as lining.  First time around this giraffe print fabric lined a Traveling Jacket, one that had lots of hidden pockets and zips.
  
I know now that  I only need .75 mt x 130cm for a straight skirt for myself.  No more leftovers!

More Tees

I made this tee a few weeks ago. I'm not totally happy with it.  I find the neck just a bit low to what I am used to wearing. So as Summer is passing along I thought I would have one more try.

 

This tee went well. As my serger is in the shop, I had to do  all the interior work with my regular machine.  That turned out very well too.  I still not sure about the neck line.  I do like the raglen sleeve.  

Mustard Tee 2

This a mustard coloured tee I made a few weeks ago.  Looked good on Rosie but I was not too happy when after I had worn it once.  So I decided to change a couple of things.

It was too plain and it felt more like  a Fall colour.  So I took it all apart and made this one.
I had a small amount of a crimped woven fabric which I pressed out the crimping. The colours matched really well. I was able to cut it out on an approx  20%  bias which went well around the neck line.  The sleeves were a bit more of a challenge but I did manage it in the end.The sleeves end at the elbow and after the 3rd attempt, the  sleeve now  moves easily when I bend my arm.  I not totally happy with the sleeve and front .  It looks great on Rosie but I put it on, I get some wrinkles where the sleeve meets the front .  I think I need to adjust the armsycle on the front and reduce it.  Now I will have to make  a skirt to go with the Fall colour.  Fabric store here I come!