Hello! This is going to happen! I’ve already made a muslin, but I am going to make this for reals!
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: McCalls M6599 Muslin
I’m still in the process of setting up my apartment, but I thought I’d share something I made this weekend in an effort to not let blogging fall between the cracks anymore.
I’m the kind of girl who always needs to be able to have a quick change. Whether it’s a date, black tie, or work function. I need to be able to run to my closet and grab what I need with no trouble– even when I get a call to meet a friend at the local comic con. If you must know, I grabbed my hulk shirt, green jeans, and put jean shorts over them. Instant costume? Yup.
The costume change– maybe that’s why I love super heros which of course extends to the Incredible Hulk. A scientist with an anger issue, that means he’s a smart guy with a bad boy streak-what isn’t appealing about that? Amirite, ladies? However, when I started reading comics in high school and I discovered there was a She Hulk character (Bruce Banner’s cousin, Jessica Walters), I immediately found it one of the funniest things ever. I don’t know why and I still can’t explain why, but the idea of a She Hulk is hilarious to me.
Ridiculous, but she works that outfit fiercely!
So who knows why when I saw the McCall’s M6599 I immediately thought, I want to make a vintage-inspired She Hulk dress. It’s probably because I’m insane.
I think it’s a good pattern to have anyway, so I decided why not have a little fun with the muslin for a future dress and make the muslin possibly wearable? She Hulk Dress.
It’s totally see through so I’ll eventually line it, but I really do enjoy the bodice.
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I am currently working through an intense move, so all my sewing & knitting is packed up aside from a really cute crochet bag I’m working on. I do have a bag or two I haven’t blogged about, so I will try to write something up.
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FINISHED: Renfrew Top in Geo Dot on Blue Cotton Jersey
Pattern: Renfrew Top (View B) from Sewaholic
Fabric: Two yards of Geo Dot in Blue Cotton Jersey
When I started getting back into sewing for the bazillionth time a few weeks ago, I never ever thought one of my projects would be making a t-shirt. For the most part, I can find a t-shirt that fits me perfectly, but when Dixie tagged some adorable knit fabrics from Girl Charlee on pinterest, I swooned.. Sure I own white, grey, and black t-shirts in every neckline and length imaginable, but my “uniform” of plain T-shirt and jeans was less than inspired. I needed something a little grown up, but as easy to throw on. So, here is my first (of three) t-shirt I made.
Now what to do with all this extra fabric…
I usually wear a large in t-shirts, but since the pattern went up to 41 inches, I thought I should just use the largest size (16) and hopefully it would fit. I kind of swim in this shirt, so the next two I am making are going to be size 14. The good thing about these shirts is how easy they are to adjust. I know I should be making more muslins because I keep making things too big, but I don’t mind tweaking for the next project.
FINISHED PROJECT: Colette Patterns’s Iris (Light Blue)
Check out how wrinkly I can make shorts! Just kidding. Very similar to the others, a light blue denim I found at Fabrics on Fourth. I am into them. They’re way too big though. I could easily do two sizes smaller, probably another. Since they’re high waisted they have to fit over my lovely belly that currently houses a delicious burrito.
FINISHED PROJECT: Colette Pattern’s Iris (Red)
My beautiful pair of red shorts I made.Colette Patterns’ Iris shorts. Red denim purchased at Fabrics on Fourth in Philadelphia. Size 16– though I should have done a size or two smaller! Eventually I will have a picture of myself in them.
FINISHED PROJECT: Pleated Coin Purse
I love grabbing some fat quarters that I like for future little projects from Spool. Here is a quick pleated coin purse for my friend Tanya. The pattern is from Bags– Modern Classics. Ignore my unkept nails.
UPDATE: Finished Colette Iris Shorts & A Peek At The Stash
Here’s a preview of my totally finished and lovely Iris shorts– two pairs! I wanted to show off the fancy fabric I found for the pockets. Totally in love. They need a good ironing and maybe I’ll get around to taking a picture of myself in them– probably not.
This is how I store my patterns:
My apartment is in a tragic state at the moment, but I did reorganize my fabric stash. Here’s some pictures of it!
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Colette Patterns Iris in Light Blue
Last night I had a few extra hours and I managed to start assembling my second pair of Iris shorts. I’m very happy with how quickly this comes together and I can’t wait until they are done. All I need is another invisible zipper. The pocket lays flat, but I wanted to show the awesome fabric I chose for the pocket!
