Hello, I am so pleased with the challenge I have set myself for 2020. I am aiming to make all my clothes, excluding underwear. I have achieved making the Tilly and the Buttons Ness Skirt, previously shown on Begin as I mean to go on… post
The skirt taught me to be less generous on my sizing. I thought I needed to make the waist larger than my size (why believe the measurements written down), but pull the hips in to my measured size. Obviously (it is now it’s made), the waist is to big, which gives a weird shape to the hips. All the sewing magazines, books, professionals make this clear, why I didn’t follow this basic advice is beyond me (now!).
Feeling confident to continue, I had a Simplicity New Look pattern K6471 (free with Sew Magazine) and some beautiful insect print fabric (source unknown, other than the back of the cupboard).
Using the lessons learnt from the skirt, I used my measurements and wanted to make Option D the long sleeved top. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough fabric, so changed to Option C.
This top is a quick make, however as I work full time and occasionally have to stay away, family commitments and life getting between me and my sewing room, it took me a couple of weeks.
The completed top is so very pretty and I am very proud to wear it. From the lovely people I work with, I also received lots of compliments too.
Confidence soaring, I am now planning a dress and another top. I am also tempted to enter Dressmaker of the Year 2020.
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I will keep you updated with the challenge and I might film a make, just not sure if I am brave enough yet!
Love Clare x
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