Spacey Pattern

I have this 50's-styled pattern.



It is not the right size for me, so I experimented with editing the pattern to make it fit. Not thinking it actually would fit, I used what I had around: mauve broadcloth and black bias tape. Funky.





But, oh luck! It fits, and the color combo and style of dress makes it FROM THE FAR OFF FUTURE OF THE YEAR 2000!







Just need to add a few details...



So, the next time I need to dress like a retro-futuristic space lady, I am ALL SET.

Pants

I used a basic elastic waist pants pattern and they turned out okay! I didn't try to alter the pattern at all, but even still they fit okay. There is a little bit of a gap at the very back (what's up with that happening in ladies' pants?), but nothing too bad. I might make another pair at full length out of something like denim or linen.





Apologies for the blurry photos

Sewing a dress

While settling into our new city (and having spare time on my hands), I decided to break out the sewing machine.

I stopped by The Scrap Exchange (it's a great place, take a look at their website and visit in person if you're ever around), picked up a vintage pattern and some fabric. I was lucky that the pattern was all intact and wasn't cut out!

This is the first proper sewing project I'd done in at least 5 years. I chose a pattern that really made me jump back into sewing head-first!

It was a little difficult, some of the seams are funky and my first attempt at button holes was...a learning experience. BUT I can wear it and it fits (albeit a little boxy).


They had some cute heart-patterned fabric


You can tell by that collar it's an old pattern


90% of this project is from thrifted materials.


My next project will be some stretch-waist pants. If they're successful, I'll share!