Design-it-Yourself Clothes. I opened it and read 3 pages and we so excited and inspired that I started sewing right away! Instead of wasting time making my own pattern like the author talks about I decided to just take a pattern I had and modify it. I had already made two of these shirts and I like the pattern but the top of it was getting kind of boring. I got out a paper grocery bag and modified the pattern pieces with the book on my desk providing me with emotional support, even though I had yet to read more than 5 pages. Here it is:
It has elastic on the top to make that bunchy look. I think I will experiment more with this technique, and maybe practice smocking!This shirt also gave me a chance to use my serger. I used it on all the seams and then the ones that showed I folded over and sewed up, much easier than a seam with only a sewing machine.
The only problem with a serger is that a sewing machine seems so slow once you go back to it.Be sure to check out the other Friday finishes, and Jaimie's giveaway!
Lauren!
I am totally impressed! Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThat came out so pretty! You are so brave because i wouldn't dare make something for myself. With my luck,It would come out looking like a tent.
ReplyDeletethis is great i have been looking at sergers...i bet they change the way you do everything? really fun shirt
ReplyDeleteI've been wondering about that book! That top is very cute! Nice work!
ReplyDeletethats very cute Lauren, I love that you used the Serger! YAY, thanks for the link too!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! You did a great job. Serger is great for something like this.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish. Looking forward to seeing some more items.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Don't you love the serger for this kind of thing?
ReplyDeleteThat is very cute...glad you made something for yourself!
ReplyDeleteA very cute top and well done for modifying the pattern. Sounds like a great book.
ReplyDeleteProject Runway..here you come!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like that book, I spent HOURS looking for just the right birthday gift!
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Great finish. Good for you. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive! And after only five pages? I'd say the talent is inborn. lol What a perfect gift. Way to go, Dad! ;o)
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet gift from your dad!
ReplyDeleteOMG. Here I sit with the material I bought one year ago to make curtains for my grandsons nursery - and I am trying to work up the courage to make the tab curtains by Friday - their birthday. And then I read this. You sit down, with a brown paper bag, make a pattern and sew a top for yourself which looks incredible. WOW! You and I are not cut from the same cloth. ;) Now I am off to tackle these curtains. I pray that I will not get hurt by my sewing machine. We sometimes (frequently) do not get along. You are my inspiration!
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