Saturday, 1 December 2007

Carribean Blue-tiful --- Doupioni Fabric

I received my fabric yesterday.It is such a beautiful vibrant teal colour. My camera is not showing the fabric's true colour. The colour is closer to the picture on the Silk Baron's site. I am so very pleased ....with the fabric.....and the colour.

Wednesday, 28 November 2007

No time to Sew :(

I have had no time to sew this week.....(I'm on duty )... I check in Artisan's Square and that is pretty much all the time I have . .............I'll just have to sew more next week........... I haven't received my Silk Doupioni fabric that I ordered from the SilkBaron, to make this shirt, Vogue 8391. Kathryn, one of the ladies from Artisan's Square, made this shirt and it is beautiful. I've been looking for quite some time now for Silk Doupioni, but could never find the colour. I must say Kathryn's shirt was just the "inspiration" I needed, and she pointed out the Silk Baron. You can definetly find a colour here as it appears they make Doupioni in every colour...... carribean blue was the colour for me. .

Wednesday, 21 November 2007

Yet another - Vogue 8151 Top

Vogue 8151 Top Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio

This top fits really nice. And the neckband turned out "perfect".

I used the Sarah Veblen method and it worked like a charm. I'm now a big fan of this method.

The material is a knit from Timmel Fabrics. It is very comfortable.

Friday, 16 November 2007

Burda WOF 114 A Curvy neckline

Here is a picture of that neckline on me. It is not an OVERLY large curvy... but enough to notice and not be just right. The left side (hand up to it) is the one that pulls away from the neck. All this fuss.....It is after all just a T-Shirt :)

Found the Threads - Video Tip / Sarah Veblen, "A Neckline Binding for Knits" and "A turtleneck Finish for Knits" I will try that method next time.

Note** I am not very good at these self portraits, this was take 30 ......or so..... but the best one of the bunch with some cropping :) :}

Thursday, 15 November 2007

Burda WOF 10/06 Top #114

First - "Burda"- top done. The fit is good but the neckline went "curvy". I will make it again to see if it was something I did? I staystitched the neckline and I was very careful not to stretch it as I sewed. I'll see what happens when I make it again. Made muslin from "inexpensive" Stretch Knit.

Sunday, 11 November 2007

Bradley's T-Shirt

Images - Moments in Time

Bradley's new T-shirt. Just like mine! Well almost :)

I really stretched this fabric. I made a dress, a top and now a T-shirt for Bradley. He looks so handsome :)

Kwik Sew 2879

Nov 11 2007

Saturday, 10 November 2007

Vogue 8151 Top

Vogue 8151 Top, view B.(Sandra Betzina.) This is the first time I've made this pattern. The fit is great. I am very happy with it. The only thing I would change next time is lengthen the sleeves by 1". The neckline is ever so slightly curvy :( however, I do have a Wearable Muslin :)

I made View B but I used the long sleeve pattern piece for View A.

I made this top with left-over Fabric from Vogue 7055 dress ,which is also a Sandra Betzina pattern.

Nov 10/07

Thursday, 8 November 2007

Burda WOF

..........From this...........
.....to this......... ...................................don't forget those Seam Allowances..............

Burda WOF (World Of Fashion)

Burda WOF Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio

I am now a Burda girl :) My magazine came in and I love it. Tracing the pattern is a little different......but once you find the lines, highlight them and trace them... Voila....done! And don't forget to add those seam allowances and hems. I used a tracing wheel and it worked great. I put my Spaceboard underneath and the perforations on the craft paper are then easy to see, and just cut the pieces out. I think I will like this magazine as the styles appear to be very stylish. There seems to be easy to make garments, like the T-shirt I've chosen, 10/06-#114, and there are also advanced.

I received a Sample issue which was 10/06 before my actual subsciption came in. That is a nice touch from the company.

Wednesday, 31 October 2007

Serena Halloween Costume Oct 2007

I made View "C" of Simplicity 3618.
I constructed the vest using Sandra Betzina's method in her Power Sewing Book. The pull-through method. It worked really well.
I will post pictures of Serena wearing it.

Tuesday, 9 October 2007

Simplicity 3618 - It's Almost Halloween

Simplicity 3618 Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio
A costume to make for Serena - the Pirate - in a pink and black theme.

Saturday, 6 October 2007

Vogue - 7947 Jacket

Someone posted this Vogue Pattern on Artisan's Square for their SWAP.....which reminded me I too have this pattern......so I thought I would make up the Jacket . (Fabricville Knit) (Corded Chocolate Faux Suede-Picture from Timmel Fabrics site)
with this brown fabric -Corded Faux Suede Chocolate - I ordered from Timmel Fabrics. I thought it might match the Rubina Rayon Knit Fabric I bought, also from Timmel Fabrics, for a top, or this Knit Print from Fabricville. I'll see when the Brown fabric comes in which one will work best. Looking at it here the Fabricville Knit seems it would work best with the brown....but..... Timmel Fabrics also has a Camel colour Faux Suede :} Might work with the Rubina Rayon .......for another jacket....... :}
. (Rubina Rayon Knit-Timmels Fabric) (Corded Faux Suede Camel-Picture from Timmel Fabrics site)
Update: I received the Chocolate Faux Suede today and it is very -very nice, I love it.
It does have that corded look, like corduroy,without the raised wales, and will not be as heavy as corduroy. It will work great for the Jacket above, and it will work nicely with the print knit from Fabricville. Serena thought I bought the fabric for her......silly girl.... :}

Thursday, 4 October 2007

Bradley

It has been awhile since you all have seen Bradley. He is almost 3 now.....a big boy :}
Images
- Moment in Time He is sooooooooooooo cute.

Tuesday, 2 October 2007

Jalie 2444 Exercise Outfit- Top & Shorts

I made this top and shorts with "Tactel" Fabric from Timmel Fabrics .

I decided to made the top and bottom a couple of sizes bigger so they would not fit as tight as the pattern picture shows, so they are loose fitting. To take in a little of the fullness around the middle I added a seam from the under arm to the hem line. This also added a nice design effect.

(Picture taken Oct 4 2007, a beautiful fall day for a run outside)

(The bottoms are no longer "tights" like the pattern design, but "shorts".) I also added length to the shorts.

Next one I will do with contrasting colours although I do like all one colour.

I am sew very pleased with the fit and fabric used. Over all I really like the style and will continue to use this pattern, also bought at Timmel Fabrics.

For more photos see here


Friday, 14 September 2007

Simplicity 4954

Simplicity 4954 Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio
Boucle Fabric, lined, no closure Jacket.

Vogue 2477 Jacket & Pants Butterick 6708

This is a loose fitting, lined, double breasted, below knee Jacket.

The pants are Butterick 6708, back zipper.

Monday, 20 August 2007

Jacket - Vogue 2641

This is a very flattering Jacket. (these pictures do not seem to do this Jacket justice...it is actually a very nice "beigie" colour:) (I'll see if I can get a better pictuer) The front facing and peplum are lined with the fashion fabric, the remaining Jacket I lined with Bemberg. There are two pockets in the front and the one button closure. The inside view.

Wednesday, 1 August 2007

Jacket - Vogue 2047

I made some changes to this pattern. I added the Welt Pockets, BoundButton holes and trim around the Front and Sleeve Vent.

Wednesday, 18 July 2007

Garments coming soon

I am still working on getting my Garments on my site. I guess what's holding me up is just taking the pictures. Hope to get to it this week end. (If I could just do this at work.... :}

Monday, 16 July 2007

MacPhee Fleece Jacket # 420

I love MacPhee patterns. I have made this pattern over and over and never tire of it. You can make it in different colours every time and it looks like a different pattern. You can applique it, (the Maple Leaf on the back of the Jacket was appliqued), colour block it, make a full zipper front, a pull over, a wind breaker and even a Ski Jacket. This pattern is sew very versatile, like all Linda MacPhee's patterns. This jacket was a full zip front and I also embroidered the Canadian flag on the front bodice. (I didn't take a picture of the front before I sold it.)
I make Bill's Jackets with the full zipper f ront and of course with his Logo, Blackland NB :)
He doesn't like too much fuss so his jackets are usually 2 colours, black/yellow or blue/white.