lillielil said:I started sewing very recently, so please forgive any glaring beginner mistakes you see.
So let me show you an unflattering picture in which I would benefit greatly from wearing proper undergarments:
Sunny said:Lousy pictures here, but I've finished a couple of things. First, a skirt made from a wool/silk/unknown blend picked up on the remnant table, from this sports skirt pattern from 1940.
The material is a plain light khaki; the light makes it a lot yellower.
I never know where pockets are going to end up, but these are really cute. I've got some fitting work to do on the pattern itself, but once that's done I'll definitely be using it again.
And now, a nightgown. I used blue and white microcheck gingham, polycotton so I won't have to iron it, and this pattern from 1942:
I looked for several months before I found one that had the bodice shaping and detail I liked. Bonus that it had a short version! I can't stand long nightgowns, even in the winter.
Instead of lace, I used small bias ruffles to make my own frills. All but the waist and skirt seams are finished with bias binding. (Yes, I went a little crazy with the neatness.) It took a while to finish.
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket. 
That is a really pretty dressReal Swell Gal said:So this is the shirtwaist I started a few weeks ago.
Had to practice,practice,practice my button holes but it's finnaly done.
A little shorter than a wanted but cute nonetheless.
Now this was a 22 and I normally wear an 18 or 20 in a fitted dress like this so it just fits. I'll wear my body shaper under it to help hold my tummy in a little and I have my eye on some really cute shoes. If I don't find any others I like I'll get them and take a pic of me in this.
So I recommend this pattern and I'd say is a 5 (1 -10) on the difficulty scale for a moderate sewer like me.
I left it big so you could see the print better. Don't know why it's sideways.???
Which pattern did you use?Aww, that's darling! And you did the belt, too! I'm just in love with that color green. Way to go!Real Swell Gal said:So this is the shirtwaist I started a few weeks ago.
Had to practice,practice,practice my button holes but it's finnaly done.
A little shorter than a wanted but cute nonetheless.
Now this was a 22 and I normally wear an 18 or 20 in a fitted dress like this so it just fits. I'll wear my body shaper under it to help hold my tummy in a little and I have my eye on some really cute shoes. If I don't find any others I like I'll get them and take a pic of me in this.
So I recommend this pattern and I'd say is a 5 (1 -10) on the difficulty scale for a moderate sewer like me.
I left it big so you could see the print better. Don't know why it's sideways.???
Whoops! Sorry, here it is....kerry said:That is a really pretty dress
Kerry x
Thanks, I think I will have a go at this oneReal Swell Gal said:
The tricky part was the yolk interfacing. I kept getting the stupid thing in backwards. I must have tore it out three times before I got it right.kerry said:Thanks, I think I will have a go at this one
Kerry
Man, I am so envious of ladies who can buy open or peep-toed shoes. It's not that I can't wear them, it's just that I can't wear them to work. And it irks me to buy shoes if I can't wear them to work, money being what it is.Real Swell Gal said:
I can't wear them to work either. I work in a dentist office.Lulu-in-Ny said:Man, I am so envious of ladies who can buy open or peep-toed shoes. It's not that I can't wear them, it's just that I can't wear them to work. And it irks me to buy shoes if I can't wear them to work, money being what it is.
I hate OSHA.
