I had a dress in mind. No pattern, but a dress. So I trawled through all my patterns, and have come up with one. Designed ( wouldn't you know) for woven fabric. And this is a knit. It is a soft, lightweight jersey. and, of course, I want a contrast band. Black, I thought, though a plummy maroon would work. What have I not got? A soft jersey in black or plummy maroon. I have lycra, but it is shiny, and for this, I think, shiny will not be right. I have tape to stabilise shoulder seams, I have stretch interfacing. I do not have soft black jersey. And I do not fancy doing contrast bands in this same fabric. I think it would be too busy and confusing...
So, just now my sewing space looks like this...
Magazines laid out on the ironing board while I looked for the right pattern..
But you can't be creative without making a mess, can you.... Perhaps I shouldn't ask.....
They make me smile!
6 comments:
This will be great for a dress! Hope it is for you!
OK! I admit it .. I would have taken the fabric home with me x Hope you manage to work it out xx is it a reaction the the Great British Sewing Bee? LOVE the crocus x
I have the same beautiful crocuses! They do make my heart lift at this time of year,
That fabric is really pretty. I have bought fabric from stone fabrics online before, they may have some jersey to go with and you can order a swatch first. I love it when the crocus(es?)come out, feels like the slow stroll from winter is turning to a jog.
sometimes you just have to go with your instincts and take it home! I love the crocus' took a similar pic of some in our local church yard just yesterday! So pretty and cheery!
Love love love the crocus. They glow with happiness!
Barb@Witsend
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