Dolly's Sewing Projects 4
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"Hungarian" T-shirt
| I've no great skill when it comes to dressmaking, but I've used this t-shirt pattern
several times. I cheat and finish the neck with bias binding instead of facings and fastenings! This time I used
some denim-like fabric which isn't too stretchy, and cut the front hem at an angle. The embroidery was done before
I assembled the t-shirt, and I chose designs which were as close as I could find to traditional Hungarian designs
to reflect my heritage! The two centre design were from Sweet Sensations Jacobean Delights collection
and sewed out smoothly, with the simple, even stitching I was looking for. The hems were done with one of my machine's
built-in stiches, using variegated thread. |
Christmas Fleece
| I saw a picture of a child's Christmas fleece in a sewing book, and knew I had to
make myself one! The pattern was adapted from a simple dress pattern, and the pointed hem I made up as I went along,
making the tassels out of scraps of brightly coloured fleece. This section was lined with contrasting fleece (purple,
what else?!). The Christmas pudding design hides a little secret - behind it, the lining is slit, so I can slip
a musical button inside (and remove it for washing). Three of the designs were by Randi Kemper at Adorable Affordable Designs, the pudding was by Hatched in Africa. |
Fleece Fur Jacket
It's a fatal mistake for me to go near a fabric store, because I'll always spot
something I can't resist, and find myself doing something I don't enjoy - making clothes!!! This fleece is as easy
to sew and wash as ordinary fleece, but it is a fur texture. The pictures don't do justice to the colour (a sort
of deep burgundy and black) or the texture. I didn't want to over do it, so just put a simple Art Nouveau design
of rosebuds on it.
The pattern itself was a free one from an old magazine, but, despite having darts, shaped seams and facings, it
was quite easy to make and came up just as I'd wanted. |
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