In The Works

Hello, world.

I promise I am not neglecting this blog deliberately. Who would do that, anyway?

I got all motivated tonight to post about all the projects I have made and have yet to post about.

But my camera is AWOL.

Urgh.

And so, I am here to post about three projects I have in the works. I am in the process of fabric shopping for these lovelies and hope to get started soon.

Project #1

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This is a Tracy Reese Vogue pattern, V1224. It is a dress but I plan to wear it as a tunic. 

Description: Partially lined, pullover dress has short dolman sleeves, elasticized waistline, and neckline with tie ends. Stitched hems and above mid-knee length. 

This one has been tricky because it is for two-way stretch knits only. I am leaning towards this rayon/lycra blend knit: 

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or this rayon/polyester/lycra one: 

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Project #2

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This is a Vogue Easy Options pattern, V8816. There are 6 versions included in the pattern. 

Description: Pullover top or tunic (fitted through bust) has draped neckline variations, bias upper fronts, and narrow hem. 

I plan to use a lightweight jersey for this top, but haven't found the right one. I want a plain color, something pretty for summer. This pink in the picture is not bad... but I'm leaning toward a taupe or maybe a bright turquoise. 

Project #3

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Very Easy Vogue, V8790

Description: Close-fitting, pullover, mock wrap top has front extending into standing back collar and stitched hems. 

Here's another shot: 

We're back to the two-way stretch knits with this one, but I haven't really found any I love yet. I'm sticking to the fabric suggestions on the back, whether they're two-way stretch or not. I have found one option I'm considering-- a rayon/lycra dotted knit found here.

I think that one would be really light and fun for summer. 

I think the best part is that I got all three of those patterns on sale for $5 a pop. If you are a purchaser of patterns, you know how great a deal that is. The cheapest MSRP of those is $22.50. 

Oh, I just noticed I do have a few photos of some embellishment projects I did a few months ago. Here is a t-shirt I made to knock off what J.Crew was calling their corsage tee:

I found a few tutorials that described different ways to make the little flowers, but what I ended up doing was cutting out three different sizes of circles-- as you can see, there is a white circle between two tan ones-- and piecing them together by hand. I sewed different petals down, knowing the knit would curl up in the wash. I like how it turned out, and I really liked not spending $80 on a t-shirt. Oh, and the cute baby in the background was pretty impressed, too. ;)

I used these same little flowers to embellish a long-sleeved onesie for a friend of mine in Florida. Here it is.

This time I used a teal circle in between the two tan circles, and I sewed a button in the middle of the flower when I attached it to the onesie. The little one I made this for has gorgeous red hair, and I thought these colors would look great on her. I hope I was right. 

I think this is going to be it for tonight. Lucky for you all, my husband just informed me that our camera is upstairs. I presume he knows where upstairs, and I intend to find out shortly. I will be back (hopefully) soon with some great posts!