Saturday, August 20, 2011

Can you say "sewing frenzy?"



It seems like the busier I am at work the more I want to sew. It's SEW relaxing! Do you see what I did there?  Giggle. Anyway, this week was ferociously busy getting ready for an event today (CARE Fair for those who know what it is), and of course yesterday I decided I wanted a new shirt to wear. So I bought the fabric, washed it, ironed it, traced the pattern, cut the pieces and sewed the shirt together all last night.

Last summer I drafted a shirt based on one I own. It turned out pretty well, but parts of it bugged me. Corinnea had bought a pattern which was almost exactly what I had drafted and it came out perfect! After seeing several versions of it throughout blog-land I broke down and bought the pattern. I didn't like having a tie in the back (it bugs me when I'm driving) so I drafted it to sew in the "belt" around the back. I also split the back to have a different fabric on top. That wasn't part of the original pattern.

The pattern I used is Simplicity 7188 in Germany (which is the version I used) and Simplicity 3750 in America. The bird fabric is from Aviary 2 from Joel Dewberry.
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  1. JenniferAugust 20, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I bought this pattern too! This is adorable Kelly. I love the sleeves!!! It's very cute and flattering on you. Thank you for inspiring me! Now I need to make it. Did you need to alter the size any? Give me all the details:)

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  2. Kelly's KornerAugust 21, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    Thanks Jennifer! I did not do any alterations. I have the German pattern so the sizing is different. In order to make a 14 I have to make a EUR 44, which on their pattern is a size 18!

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  3. TinaAugust 21, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    This is really cute on you Kelly. I love the fabric choice, and I agree with you, ties on the back are not comfy when you sit or drive. Well done!

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  4. pearlswirlAugust 22, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Soo cute! Well done, I love those fabrics together and I remember you telling me a long time ago you wanted more yellow/gray combinations! Well done! maybe i'll get back into sewing at some point too! :)

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  5. BeckyAugust 22, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Love this! The prints look really nice together. And the colors are just fun.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Very flattering! Love it!
    Love you!
    Mom

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  7. CorinneaAugust 22, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Oh dear you have Aviary 2.... I LOVE that bird fabric. Trying to think of a good reason not to order it, you are not helping. Love the top on you, love it without the ties!

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  8. lizySeptember 10, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Cuuuuute! You look great! Love that fabric ;)

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