Hi Everyone!
I am SO sorry I have been absent from my blog for the last few months - never fear! The show choir costumes are ALMOST complete, so as soon as I fix them, I should be back in full swing.
Thanks to all!
Tiffany
P.S. I have a few surprises up my sleeve!
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Sewing for Many... The Peasant Top - McCall's M4548
About a month and a half ago, I was approached by a member of my church's Sunday school class to make costumes for the show choir that she teaches at her daughters' high school. Of course, since that project sounded super exciting (and I have a photo shoot to pay for - I'll tell you more on that later!!), I jumped on the opportunity! As of right now, I am costuming 8 girls and 5 or 6 boys. The girls will have peasant tops, knee-length flowing skirts and velcro tops/vests. For the boys, I am making vests and flowing long sleeve tops.
So far, I have cut out and made the peasant tops - 4 different colors. All made from McCall's costume pattern, M4548 with a sleeve variation and length variation.
So far, I have cut out and made the peasant tops - 4 different colors. All made from McCall's costume pattern, M4548 with a sleeve variation and length variation.
Let's review this pattern:
Fabric: This pattern is great because it works with really any fabric and is versatile enough not only to be worn as a costume but as an item to wear out! For this particular variation, I used a dull satin and a sheer overlay with glitter and sparkles for the sleeve.
I really think this pattern would be adorable in a chiffon or see-through type fabric.
I really think this pattern would be adorable in a chiffon or see-through type fabric.
Notions:
Small piece of iron-on interfacing approximately 2" x 3"
1 1/2 yards of 3/16" ribbon
1 1/2 yards of 3/16" ribbon
Difficulty of Pattern: I could not find a rating for difficulty pertaining to this pattern on the actual sleeve or on McCall's website. In my opinon, this particular piece (version B), the Chemise, should be rated as a beginner-intermediate pattern due to the sleeve application.
Time to Complete:
Yeah/Nay: I really think that the possibilities are endless with this pattern! It would make such a cute dress with a belt for a little boho-chic look or shorten it as I did and make it into a cute summer top!
I will keep you updated on my progress over the next few days on all the other other pieces! Hopefully I can sneak a little project of my own in on the fun! Glad to have my sewjo back!
Cut Pattern - Approximately 10 minutes.
Cut Fabric from Pattern - Approximately 15 minutes.
Sew and Assemble Top - Approximately 45 minutes for the first and 30-35 minutes for each thereafter.
Cut Fabric from Pattern - Approximately 15 minutes.
Sew and Assemble Top - Approximately 45 minutes for the first and 30-35 minutes for each thereafter.
Machines Used: I used a combination of the sewing machine to accomplish the tasks for the neckline and the serger for the rest. To create a little movement for the girls while dancing, I used the roll hem on the serger rather than a traditional hem.
Photo property of McCall's Patterns
Alterations/Changes Made to the Pattern: Wow! It's kind of a new pattern! I shortened the chemise to a top that now hits approximately hip level. Additionally, I changed the sleeve from a three-quarter sleeve to a cap sleeve.
Yeah/Nay: I really think that the possibilities are endless with this pattern! It would make such a cute dress with a belt for a little boho-chic look or shorten it as I did and make it into a cute summer top!
Tiffany
Friday, April 6, 2012
We are back! Many Thank You's in Order...
Hey Guys! The hubby and I are back from Ireland. We had a fabulous, but chilly time - I really didn't anticipate it being so cold. I will share some pictures with you later, but I just wanted to send a shout out to two amazing ladies that featured my rendition of the Evelyn Purse!
Mandy at Sugar Bee Crafts
Thanks so much ladies, you rock!
Tiffany
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Getting Ready for Ireland!
Hey Everyone!
Thanks so much for your support throughout the last few months! I am really excited to have grown my readership - we are at 131 readers and climbing. I am really looking forward to the big 200 - I know it's within reach! The reaction to my giveaways has been more than I could have imagined and I owe it to all to you, my readers. Thanks so much!
Later tonight, we are off to Ireland! I am so excited to be able to share 5 fabulous years with my husband in such an awe inspiring place like Ireland (although I am excited to share the big 5 with him anywhere!) I will be taking about a week or so off of blogging, so please don't go anywhere in the meantime. I will be back with photos, pictures and even a giveaway for you when I return!
Have a great end of March and Happy April!
Love,
Tiffany
Thanks so much for your support throughout the last few months! I am really excited to have grown my readership - we are at 131 readers and climbing. I am really looking forward to the big 200 - I know it's within reach! The reaction to my giveaways has been more than I could have imagined and I owe it to all to you, my readers. Thanks so much!
Later tonight, we are off to Ireland! I am so excited to be able to share 5 fabulous years with my husband in such an awe inspiring place like Ireland (although I am excited to share the big 5 with him anywhere!) I will be taking about a week or so off of blogging, so please don't go anywhere in the meantime. I will be back with photos, pictures and even a giveaway for you when I return!
Have a great end of March and Happy April!
Love,
Tiffany
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