Catch-up post

I didn't sew much in 2015! I did only one real creative project, and it's not shown here because it has returned to "unfinished" status as I decided it needed some changes. For the sake of completeness, here is what I did make! Photos my be poor quality because they were not taken for sharing purposes and/or I dislike the garment...

Silver long pants: 100% nylon knit

Grey shorts: 92% cotton, 8% lycra

The pants and shorts above were made in April 2015. I must have decided I'd prefer the elastic waists to sit lower.

But seemingly got distracted while making the adjustment as the waist on the next pair (May) ended up way too low (particularly at the back). Did some piecing to get it a little higher. I don't actually mind the result. However, the fabric pilled immediately upon wearing. Unfortunately, I have some more of it in another colour as well.

Grey long pants: rayon/poly/lycra ponte

Ponte pants piecing

Halterneck-ish top WIP

I love this top.

I'm still working on the pattern. I'm trying to develop a collar rather than strap over the shoulders, but that requires some work on getting the shaping right. I like this version too.

I'm not sure that tucks of the style I used on the back are the best for this type of fabric. They would probably look much better if I managed to stitch them straight, but I'm still not sure.

 I'm really happy with the top, even if has a few faults.

Cover up

I wanted a cover up to wear to and from the pool. I wanted it to be a wrap and cover the shoulders.

 I sketched my idea. (My sister is the artist in the family, but this made me smile every time I saw it while working on the project.)










The final product.

 I thought this pattern would be well suited to cutting on the bias, but the fabric didn't drape as nicely as I expected. I made some mid-stream alterations and got a bit happy with the roller cutter. It ended up too short. I was ready to call it a wadder, but reversed the wrap over the front and it looked much better.

Below is the prototype (polyester). I wasn't intending to finish it at all, but liked it as I was working on it. I feel it's much more successful than the final product. I'll likely wear it at home.

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