Images - Moments in Time
Bill and Duncan shovelling the back deck......while Bradley supervised :) - till Duncan accidently shovelled snow on him - then he came running over to me - he didn't like that at all :)
This was just at the beginning of the snow fall, they had to go out 2 more times during the day.
Vogue 8151 Top
Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio Another Vogue 8151. As you can see, I really like this pattern. I used a very very light print knit and lined it with a brown knit. I left the sleeves unlined. I used Sarah Veblen's method, my favorite, for the neck band and it turned out great.
A very comfortable top.
Small projects completed.
Bill's PJ bottoms were fun to make. It is a very easy pattern,
Mcall's 3019, but it's the Fabric Print that I love, cute little penguins snowboarding and skiing :)
Picture of Bradley - taken by Dale *( Dale's Happy Tails - Pet Grooming)
The picture on the left was taken in 2005. 
Harmon Throw - Label
Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio These are the labels I made. The Throws were bought. I customized the designs. The designs were machine embroidered on the same type of Fabric as the throws.
I then sewed the labels to the wrong side of the Throw.
I was able to match the Throw's fabric. Both are a very soft chenille type fabric and it is quite heavy, so these Throws will be nice and cozy :)
I also thought the fabric would be great for a Jacket :)
Crochet - Dish Cloth - First project
Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio Today was the day for making up Christmas gifts... embroidering actually......I will post the pictures after Christmas,
once my in laws have received their gifts :)
I am the type that has to sit in front of the machine and watch it while the embroidery is stitching out. I have to do this just in case something goes wrong.... So, what do you do while you are sitting there???....why teach yourself to Crochet of course!
I bought this yarn and Crochet hook at least 2 years ago. I had great intentions of teaching myself to crochet. All I wanted was to learn so I could make these dish cloths. Well two years later-here I am.
It did take me a few trys at starting this cloth before it finally started making sense. It was a very slow process and this is as far as I got, but I am very pleased with the results. My rows are not as straight as they should be, and I know my tension is off, but still not too bad for a first project. (Actually, I'm not even sure if I'm doing it right. To me it really doesn't look like the picture in the book. An experienced "eye" will see .....) The hardest thing I found was trying to keep the yarn from slipping out of my hand.......I had to keep positioning it on my finger......I guess that will come with practice. The book I bought has different syles of wash cloths ,so once I get real comfortable with this simple pattern I will try a harder one.
So today was a very productive day. I finished the embroideries, learned to crochet - very basic stitches- and washed and groomed Bradley (my dog).
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.
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.
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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.
Burda WOF 114 A Curvy neckline
Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio 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 :) :}
Burda WOF 10/06 Top #114
Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio 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
Vogue 8151 Top Nov 10/07
Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio 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
...................................don't forget those Seam Allowances..............
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.
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
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(Fabricville Knit) (Corded Chocolate Faux Suede-Picture from Timmel Fabrics site)
Jalie 2444 Exercise Outfit- Top & Shorts
Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio I made this top and shorts with "Tactel" Fabric from Timmel Fabrics .+4x6++P1010009.jpg)
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
Simplicity 4954
Originally uploaded by Ann's Fashion Studio 
This is a loose fitting, lined, double breasted, below knee Jacket.
The pants are Butterick 6708, back zipper.
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.
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