I had an idea about making a shirt of patchwork fabrics, and teamed up 5 different prints from Moda. The fabric is beautiful to work with, and it drapes really nicely.
Do you think I like paisley?It is not totally finished yet. I need to sew down the collar stand, and work on the button holes. In the past I have made button holes manually on my old Bernina machine. I have not done any serious dressmaking since I have had the new Bernina 230. According to the instruction book there are about 3 different ways to do them, and there is a fancy attachment as well. I will have to do lots of practice I think to see how it all works.
Bright, isn't it? You will see me coming in it. I just chose fabrics I liked, not bothering about where they would be placed. Nearly forgot - there is a pocket to go on LHS as well, so that might break it up a bit.
Wendy, it looks great - fabrics too! I know what you mean about sewing other than quilting I am making doll clothes YUK!
ReplyDeleteI am going to practice with the button hole gadget now. See how that works. If in doubt - return to the old fashioned method.
DeleteGood for you to start dressmaking again! I'm like you I haven't done any dressmaking for some years now and yet I used to make at least 80% of my own clothes. There is such a great variety of fabrics available now that would be awesome in clothing!! Well done!!
ReplyDeleteWell done Wendy, I am waiting to see a photo of you wearing it now!
ReplyDeletePatience.......still practicing on the button hole gadget. However, I have picked out the fabrics for the next one already.......golds and browns
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