I haven't got around sewing yet (looking a little blamingly (and therefore a little ashamed) at my 11 weeks old son), so I am going to write about another piece of garment I made a long time ago.
It's not a spectacular piece of art or anything close to it, but I think it's worth mentioning, because this is a very easy to sew and easy to wear top. In fact, it's one of my favorite pieces I've made (which is not many, but still :)...
I've made this tunic-like top from a fabric I had at home for ages and I have no idea about its composition - it's multi-tone, with metallic threads going through it and it's got a nice drape.
The pattern I used is the number 106, view A from an old Burda World of Fashion magazine, namely from April 2005 and I think the pattern is pretty timeless.
There is not much to say about my work on this top. I serged (overlocked) the whole thing (with an off-white thread, because at that time I think I only had two colors at home - off-white and antracyt).
I like wearing the top in summer, with a light camisole underneath to avoid unwanted body exposure :), because the V-neck and sleeves are cut quite widely. It's ideal with white linen pants for the ultimate easy-breezy summer comfort.
I can recommend this pattern to any sewing beginner for the ease of its construction, but in fact to anyone for its easy-to-wear character.
Now I hope I get to sewing (at least something) in a matter of weeks (depends on the little boss a.k.a. my son), because I've got myself a little (or not so little) helper and I can't wait to test it - whether it will work as I had imagined it... Hm hmm...
The helper will be introduced in the next post.
Until then, happy sewing to all :).
Now I hope I get to sewing (at least something) in a matter of weeks (depends on the little boss a.k.a. my son), because I've got myself a little (or not so little) helper and I can't wait to test it - whether it will work as I had imagined it... Hm hmm...
The helper will be introduced in the next post.
Until then, happy sewing to all :).
What a nice top! The construction is so simple, but I love the way you are using this fabric.
ReplyDeleteI had to smile at your first line about the little boss :-) I remember when my kids were little I was wondering whether I would manage to have a shower, not even thinking about sewing anything. But I am sure in time the little boss will let you have some of your time back.
Enjoy our time with and without the little one!
Chris
Thank you :).
DeleteThat sounds very familiar to me. I started writing this (not very long) post at around 9 in the morning and finished it at about 5pm, because I just couldn't write a single sentence without interruption... So sewing looks like an unattainable goal right now, but I just HAVE TO hope :D...
Zuzana
So nice to see your post. I have wondered how you and your son are doing!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was also nice to write one :), even though I can't show anything made recently :/. Adam is quite a demanding baby, needs to be carried and entertained all the time and he has no problem being awake for 12 hours in a row, so I can only steal a minute here and there, mostly when my husband is "on duty":).
DeleteZuzana
It's an interesting top. I'd like to see it worn, especially how you will style it.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as the temperatures (and my post-baby weight, which is going away pretty stubbornly :) allow me, I'll try to get (and post) some pictures of the garments I've made worn as well :).
DeleteWhat great fabric, it certainly makes such a simple top something very special. I know exactly what you mean about all your time being taken away by a baby - my first was clingy and wanting to be held all the time too, luckily she now keeps my second occupied so much this time around I actually have time to do stuff. If it's any consolation Adam will probably grow out of it by the time he's 3 or 4.............
ReplyDelete... months or years :D? (Don't say anything, I think I know the answer :)...
DeleteSometimes it's all about the fabric. I usually have this wrong idea, that you have to have a very elaborate pattern to get a special piece of clothing, but the truth is, that even the simplest pattern can be turned into a spectacular garment, if it's made of great fabric.