Sewing Plans for May 2021

 April was an amazing month.  I doubt I will be able to make as many items this month.  There's a few things going on this month.  First off...It's May.  Month 5 of 12! This has been a tough year but I pray it gets better. 

Let's start with my Goals for May:

-Participate in Me Made May.  I would like to wear one Me Made garment per day.  

-Make 70% of my projects with fabric from my stash

-From May 3rd to the 7th, I am going to attend the Sewing Summit sponsored by Rebecca Page Patterns.  This will be my first time attending a sewing related event.  I am super excited!!!!  So the first two weeks of May I plan on working on the projects from the summit.

-Continue to practice necklines in knit garments

-Participate in one sewalong

I've narrowed down my Sewing Plans to 4 patterns.

1. Annelaine Lakeside Dress

2. Blackwood Cardigan for myself.  Last month, I made three for my mom

3. New Look 6669

4.  Simplicity 9048

I have three backup garments just in case

1. A pair of shorts, Maybe the Piper Shorts or Myrtle Shorts both by Mood.  We will see

Piper Shorts: 

Myrtle Shorts

2. Simplicity 9259

3. McCall 7922

April 2021 Makes

 Heyyyyyy!

It's been a while but I'm Backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk! I hope you're hanging in there.  Here in Florida everything is pretty much open.  We're still required to wear mask.  I am not complaining.  

April was an amazing month.  I made 16 garments!!!!  I made quite a few easy makes but still 16!!!!  So I am not going into too much detail about each make because this would be a super long post.

This month, I have been focusing on a few things

-practicing necklines in knit garments.  

-making an effort to use fabric from my stash.

I'm officially in love with indie patterns.  I don't have to do as many adjustments.  

So we go with my makes for this month

1. McCall 8503 

Fabric Purchased last year from Joanns -2 yards of fabric

2. McCall 7774

Fabric Joanns purchased a few years ago --2 yards of fabric

3 and 4 Simplicity 1165 Shorts

Black knit from my stash.  I can't remember where I bought it- 1 yard of fabric

Snoopy Fabric an upcycle project.  I have an large pair of shorts at Walmart last winter

5, 6, and 7 Helen's Closet Blackwood Cardigan

Blue French Terry from Joann's

Ivory Knit from Walmart--photos coming soon

Khaki Knit from Walmart that was in my Stash --2 yards

8. Shoulder Pad Tee by Alissa Montanez 

Fabric: Same fabric that I used for Simplicity 1165 Shorts 1 yards 

9 and 10. Simplicity 8787 

Fabric: Gold Knit Fabric Wholesale Direct from my stash 2 yards

Fabric Blue Double Knit from Joann's--Photos coming soon 

10. McCall 8108 

Fabric Ankara from Fabric Wholesale Direct

11.Helen's Closet Luna Tee

Fabric: Joann's

12 and 13 Muna and Broad Nullarbor Cami

Fabric: Walmart from my stash--1 yard

Fabric Fabric Mart also from my stash. I made a skirt for my daughter a few years ago in this fabric.  I had about a yard left.  This pattern is a stash buster.

14 . McCall 7943 

Fabric: Joann's Fabric purchased two years ago  3 yards

15. Simplicity 8354 Shorts  with modifications for my 10 year old

Fabric: Denim fabric from my stash 0.75 yards

So I was able to make 10 garments using fabric from my stash

My favorite make this month is....Drum Roll Please.... McCall 7774.  

It was almost a three-way tie between McCall 7774, McCall 8503, and McCall 7943.  I reach for M7774 more because it has pockets.  Pocket's make me very happy!!!

Well that's all of my makes!  Have a fantastic weekend!

 ~Foxxy Stitches

Bowtie Blouse Vogue 9204

Please forgive me for the bathroom picture.
You guys already know that I've wanted to make a bow-tie blouse since last year,  maybe even the year before.  I've wanted an animal print bow-tie blouse ever since I saw Meghan McCain wearing her blouse on The View.

During self-quarantine, I took some time to make some garments to wear to work. This is my first day wearing one of my MeMade Quarantine garments. 

This blouse is part of my Make 20 in 2020 sewing plans. It was somewhat easy to make.  I had a little trouble with the back placket.  But I took a deep breathe and tried it again.

Fabric: I used the Cheetah print fabric that I purchased from Fabric Wholesale Direct.  The video of my Fabric Wholesale Direct Fabric Haul is linked to this post.  This fabric washed beautifully and soft to the touch.  My sewing machine loved this fabric.  

Would I make this pattern again?  Yes, I am looking for a solid fabric, to make this pattern again.  I am also thinking about making this blouse for my mom.  (My mom loves Bow-Tie blouse.

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!!!