True Bias Ogden Cami

Remember when I mentioned I was trying to scrap bust?  Welp, here's another project that does just that!  

This is the Ogden Cami by True Bias.It's been well reviewed and well loved in the sewing community.  Now that I've made one, I can totally see why!  

This has classic styling, looks good on a variety of shapes and sizes and is such a workhorse in your wardrobe!   Image from True Bias site.  

My version is made from Viole.  This fabric is from My Sewing Shoppe in Baton Rouge. I think it is the perfect weight for this.

While this is a bit low-cut, it works for date night or with a little cami or jacket for work.

No side boob shows!  Great little pattern!

I'll be making more!

Sue

Another Olive...

Yep, I made another.  I am trying to do some reorganizing as I my hubby is creating a more light-filled sewing space for me in another room in my home.  This will be a good thing.  There's a spacious closet and the presence of more light is so appealing to me.  

That, however leaves me with a lot to go through to make sure I truly want/need it or do I use it now and get it out of the way.  Some of the remnants are so precious to me that I am trying to use them now so they don't get lost, misplaced, or accidently tossed.  

Today, I made another SA Olive Spliced tee.  I really love how this pattern fits me.  

I am such a sucker for a woven tee.  This can be made from either a knit or a woven.  Patterns that do double duty have a special place in my heart!  

I just adore the navy viole print.  I made a skirt and top from it and when I've worn it, people have stopped me to ask about my outfit. That always makes a sewer happy!

This pattern fits me really well and I can totally see making more in the future, especially with long sleeves for fall.

I was also pleased I had enough to make a bias band for the neckline as I think it is the perfect finishing touch.  This navy print was originally purchased on a trip to see my daughter in Baton Rouge.  The store name is My Sewing Shoppe.

The tealish solid is from my stash.  While this isn't a remnant, the color is perfect.  I can see making a cute little kimono out of it for a light layer this summer.

Closer up of the neckband!

Thanks for reading!

Sue

Jalie Julia--great way to practice FOE skills!

Want to practice FOE?  This is a great pattern for it!

From the website: 

A: Swing camisole with rounded v-neck and racer back. B: Racerback, pull-on lined bralette with wide under-bust band. Lined with self-fabric or power net, depending on your desired level of support. The cami and bralette are both finished with fold over elastic. C/D: Panties with crossover illusion, fold over elastic finish and choice of high (C) or low waist (D).

This is a super easy Cami pattern.  It's literally two side seams, a hem, and FOE at the edges.

I live the shape of this with the A-line or swing style.

So here's my version. This textured from my stash was a great drapey choice for this.  It isn't much of a stretch of the imagination from the cover photo.

The FOE was from a kit I purchased on ETSY.  It was a grab bag of Lingerie Elastics and I had the perfect length of it to make this top.

For Jalie, you use your Full-Bust measurement and it works.  

I really love the back. I am wearing a strapless bra that isn't the most flattering on me but it's comfortable and it fits. It kept me nice and cool on this hot and humid day.

I see more of these in my future!

Thanks for reading!

Sue

Olive, round 2

See, I told you there would be another Olive Spliced Tee from StyleArc.  Here's my latest version.  This time I used a knit.

All three fabrics were remnants from other projects.

The floral, is a Cotton and Steel knit.  It is soft as can be and sews like a dream.

The black and white a Stof.  I so love their knits.

My only deviation from the pattern was to make a patch pocket instead of the inseam pocket.  

I am pretty pleased with my make!

Thanks for reading!

Sue 

Summer sewing--StyleArc Olive Spliced top

I think it's safe to say that I simply love sewing dresses.  However, you can only have so many summer dresses, especially when you only work part of the summer.  I am dedicating the next week or so to simply sewing tops.  I need them for casual wear and to wear with skirts or pants.  Today, I made this top by SA:



This is the Olive Spliced top.  You can make it in either a light woven or a knit.  I chose a white linen for my version. 

And, here it is!

I love this top!  It feels breezy and who doesn't love a crisp white top for summer?  

I love all the seaming on this.  When SA named this the 'spliced top' they were exactly right! 

Yep, the back mimics the front.  I chose to topstitch my seams, just because I really like to topstitch.

This is a great length, not too short and not too long.

Here you can see the neckband.  The directions call for the neckband being cut on the grain but looking at the neckline and how shaped it is, I knew it needed cut on the bias.  I wasn't wrong.

Thanks for reading and I hope you are getting some summer sewing done!

Sue

Another summer dress--Jalie Nikita

Hi all,

Summer has arrived in full fury and I decided to sew some clothing for the HOT weather.  The pattern I used is the Nikita Workout Tank and Dress.  I made the dress.  Here's an image of the pattern.  

I love the swing style, the racerback and the side seams that end at the front of the dress.  

Here's my make: 

This is made entirely of remnants from other projects.  I consider that to be a free project.  Right?  

This dress is so perfect in hot weather.  It was a high of 96 today with a 'feels like' temp of 112 at its highest.  

I used three fabrics from Stof.  These knits are so amazing.  They sew like a dream.  

I do like the back.  It covers what you need to for a racer-back bra.  It doesn't cover it all, but enough.  

Here is a closer-up of the front.  The bands are very narrow.  I typically like my bands a bit wider.  When I made another version, I will widen these by about a 1/2".  For Jalie patterns, use your full-bust measurement.  It works.

Here's a bit closer of the back.  You can see how the front panel starts at the back.

I can't wait to try the workout top!

Thanks for reading!

Sue

I made a Bra--that fits! Simplicity 8711

Oh goodness, I am so excited!  I finally made a bra that actually fits me and is comfortable to wear.

Here's the pattern I used: 

How sweet is this bralette? Simplicity doesn't mince words in their pattern descriptions.  This one simply says, "Misses monowire bra and panties."  

I also order the bra kit from here: https://madalynne.com/  So many fun fabrics and styles!  

The kit arrived in this sweet little pink box with more fabric than I needed.  It also was generous with the elastic amounts.  The only thing that there was only one set of was the o-rings and the sliders, a two-hook-eye combo, and a three-hook-eye combo.  Plus you get one monowire.  

I love that little ruffle at the bottom band.

So, let's chat a bit about sizing.  In the past, I've tried to follow the directions for sizing.  I've made either an enormous bra that wouldn't fit me with great amounts of toilet paper stuffed inside, or one that was too small.  This one, however fits!  I am just giddy about this! 

That little picot edge of the elastic is so cute.  Plus, I love the black lace with the beige lining.  Wouldn't this also be pretty with pink lining?  Actually, any color?

Here's a closer-up of the ruffle.  

And the back, which you can see how the ruffle ends up finishing off.  

And, lastly, a photo of the side seam.  I will be making more bras now!

Thank you Madalynne!

Sue :)