Friday 4 May 2012

I will wear it in Public - Garment Sewing Challenge

I am participating in another challenge being held by the fabulous Rikka of Ricochet and Away.  It's the 'I will wear it in Public' Garment sewing challenge, just quietly I am packing it!
Never having sewn any item of clothing before, let alone used a proper pattern I feel this will be a massive learning curve.  Knowing that I am way out of my depth I figured I had better get a start on my project now so as not to fall short as I did on the previous challenge when I failed to complete my entry in time.  Today I headed in to Spotlight today to peruse their patterns.  Sticking to the Easy category obviously.
I really loved the dress in the top left corner of the top left picture and got really excited because it was especially for beginners like me!!!  Unfortunately when I got to the filing cabinet there was no 2147 left :(  so back to the books I went.... After much page turning I decided upon this pattern
and as luck would have it, they actually had it!!!  I also found some pretty patterned voile to use
So I'm set to get started.
Any words of wisdom before I delve into unfamiliar territory???
Hope all are having a fantastical Friday
Kristin

5 comments:

  1. That's a great pattern with all the sleeve and length options. Something thin and flowy like voile is a great choice for that pattern.

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  2. It's frustrating when the pattern you want is not there, but you found a good 2nd choice. It's a versatile pattern, so lots of choices. Pretty fabric, too.

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  3. You will be fine!! looks great and looking forward to seeing what you make! Bet you make another in the same style... and another and another! =) Once it gets flowing you can't stop it....

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  4. haha the title of this post is SO me. I cringe at the thought of making something to wear...pattern reading and I do not get along :) I can't wait to see your finish. I am sure it will go better than you imagine.

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  5. Hey there Traci here From My Handmadehappiness http://misstracianderson.blogspot.co.uk/ I love your fabric choice I look forward to seeing the end product! :)

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