Me Made May Week 2

Everything in Florida opened on May 4th.  I plan to self quarantine until June.  When the school year officially closes, I might and that's a strong might, leave the house.

Me Made May continues with this top that I have not posted yet.  I don't think I've posted it because it's missing something.  But I wore it this week for a Zoom meeting.

I didn't do too bad this week.  Here's some car pics.  Sadly, I only remember to take pictures when I am in my car.

There's one day I didn't take a pic but this is the dress that I wore around the house.

How are you doing with Me Made May?

Pair of pants New Look 6231

Good morning Sewing Family,

     I hope everyone is staying safe.

We officially have pants.  Black pants to be exact.  This has been on my sewing to do list for a very long time.

Fabric: this pattern calls for a stretch woven.  I purchased a black knit with spandex that looks amazing and feels even better.  I purchased this fabric at Joann's.

For some reason, I always forget to purchase a zipper.  Out of all notions that's the one item that I can't remember.  So I had to take a second trip to Joann's.

Sideview

There's  some funny business going on around the knees that I need to address as soon as possible!

The thigh fits just right.

In RTW pants, the butt area usually sags.  That's why I love sewing!!!!!  Look at the back.  No butt sagging.  That's a win!!!!!

Here's a picture of my youngest wearing a face mask.  She asked me to take her picture.

Have a wonderful week and stay safe.

In honor of Black History Month

For Black History Month, I made my eldest child a circle skirt with this beautiful African print Fabric.

Review:

Fabric: Found at Joann's.  Yes you can find some amazing fabric at Joann's.  This is 100% cotton fabric.

This was a quick make.  I finished the waistband with Elastic.

She's one happy Lady!

I love making her laugh.

Have a wonderful day!  

Me Made May

Soooo I am going to participate in Me Made May.  The goal is to wear at least one me made garment every day.

Yesterday, I wore one of my Me Made jackets.

Today is the 2nd and I wore a top that I made a few years ago.

I need to figure out my outfits for a week.  I might have to make some garments that are comfortable enough to wear around the house.

Are you going to participate this year?

Have a wonderful day!

Simplicity 8791

Ahhhhhh natural sunlight.

During this break, I have had a lot of time to sew. I made this top in 2 or 3 days.

This blouse is beautiful and has a lot of details.  There's gathering in the front and the back.The sleeves have a continuous lap and the waist ties are extremely long.  You can tie the blouse in the front or in the back. 

I loved making the sleeves because it gave me the opportunity to work on buttonholes, installing buttons on my sewing machine, anndddddddddd making a continuous loop for the first time!!!!! 

Review:

Fabric: Navy Blue with white polka dots Quilting cotton, I wish I had selected a lighter fabric.

Size:

I cut the following: Size 18 for Shoulder and neckline, size 18 for the bust and size 18 for the waist.

Did it look like the pattern envelope: Yes

Would I make it again?: Yes I would like to try this with a lighter cotton.  

This was my first time sewing a continuous loop on a shirt sleeve.

This blouse is the Sew Your View Instagram group MARCH pattern of the month.  The Sew Your View ladies and I made a video of this pattern.

Enjoy!

Happy Sewing!

Second Quarter Sewing Plans

It's finally the second quarter!  This quarantine has turned this year into a drag.  At least I'm getting some sewing done.

This quarter I'm going to work on the following items:

1. Butterick 6710
2. Jacket
3. Butterick 6684
4. Vogue 1674
5. Sheath Dress

UFO Challenge--I'm not sure what three items I am going to work on.

1. ???
2. ???
3. ???

If there's enough time I want to work on a few extra items.

-summer dress

-summer shirt

- flowy skirt

On Youtube, I have posted a video of my sewing plans for the month of April.  See link below:

I hope you're being safe.  Happy Quarantine!!!