Finally got my fabric :) and started my first ever pattern

[lorrie2210]

After much deliberation and stressing over what pattern (new look 6466) then fabrics (leopard print polycotton and black chiffon)etc...i got my fabrics yesterday traced my pattern and cut all bits out (which was tedious but i really want to do this right) i sarted putting it together and am loving it so far...cant wait to finish it....so glad i didnt give up

[Houdini]

Isn't it a great feeling to select the pattern and the fabric and know that it will be completely unique. No one else will make a garment exactly like you. There will be frustrations, but it is thrilling to sew your own clothing. I sewed a couple of blouses recently and just love wearing them even though they aren't perfect. They feel so right to me.

Enjoy!

Ellen

[lorrie2210]

Ive only done one side bust and strap area lol i was walkkng round earlier wearing it haha. Im having fun, i did get stressed finding fabri ;Dc but got there in the end.

[lessalt]

Lorrie,
Sounds like you are making headway and I wish much success.

[fzxdoc]

Lorrie, it sounds like it's coming together nicely. I hope you take a photo of your completed project. I'd love to see it!

Kathryn

[lorrie2210]

Finished!!! Its not perfect but i learned loads and i think it looks good (pardon the girls) i did not like working with chiffon it was all over the place. And i put the zipper on the wrong way so hve to redo that. Cant wait for my next project....when my lounge dont look like a bombs hit it lol.

[Janis]

Lorrie, nice work for a first project!  I'm amazed that you tackled chiffon - and you won!  I still shy away from that fabric.

[lorrie2210]

To be honest i didnt realise how hard it would be but i did think it would look nice and once i bought it i didnt have much choice. Ive made clothes without patterns before but they arno where near as good as this..and this isnt perfect...am now hunting for a new pattern...this ia addictove!!!

[andib]

great job Lorrie!

[Gorgeous Things]

Great job!!!

[PattiH]

Good job!  The top looks good.

PattiH

[fzxdoc]

Lorrie, you did a wonderful job on your first pattern-based project. The pattern you chose was not an easy-peasy one, and chiffon is notoriously difficult to work with, and you made both of them work for you. How great is that!

Kathryn

[lorrie2210]

Thank you Everyone it said easy in the packet thats why i chose it...i have used sewing machines before for you tube tutorials and i make  beds for my gunea pigs out of fleecece and wadding so didnt have to learn everything...think i might make a shirred top for my 6 year old out of the rest of the fabric and matching hairband )

[fzxdoc]

.think i might make a shirred top for my 6 year old out of the rest of the fabric and matching hairband )

Oh that would be so cute!

Kathryn

[lorrie2210]

Thought i may as well do it...everything was out and machine threades with right colours except of course shirring elastic...anyway these dresses/tops are so easy yet look like hard work i love them and as you can see so does my daughter

[crazihippichic]

Very nice! Matching mother-daughter tops. Love them. And maybe your daughter will also become a seamstress, having these positive memories of her mom sewing for her.