Tuesday, July 12, 2011

"Voila! A Voile Blouse Project"

So I have started working on Advance #7798. It looks really complicated from the pattern piece shapes but it is turning out to not be that bad. I am going with View #1....

Advance #7798

Strange shaped pieces....
I am using a really  nice cotton voile I got from the bargain bin at one of the fabric stores in town and I have added an underlining to it since it is so sheer. It is a basic quilter's cotton from Joann's, in green....I had bought this really cheap polyester silky fabric to use but I hated it, I am not sure why I bought it to be honest. I really dislike using material that are not natural fibers. 

Voila!
Green Cotton










 I really like to add weight to my fabrics with a lining. It makes fluid, flimsy materials easier to work with and more substantial. It gives items a more tailored look. I am done interlining all of the pieces, finished the darts, attached the front bodice facing, and attached the sleeve backs. The sleeves are "Raglan" sleeves, they are also the first sleeves I have ever made so hopefully they will turn out ok. 

Bodice Front with Darts
Front Bodice Facing
Bodice Back with Darts and Raglan Sleeve Backs
I will be making the bound button holes before I attach the bodice front and back together, I learned a lot about making these with "The New Look Blouse Project", I am so close to finishing this by the way I need to put in the shoulder pads and sew on the buttons....Anyway I bought some really cut buttons for this and I am going to use the green fabric for the bound holes. This project will also require me to insert an invisible side zipper...this is the part I am a bit concerned about, more so even than the collar.

 I will be posting regularly again, so stay tuned!

Cheers!

Amelia

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Fourth of July!

What an awesome weekend I had. I worked late Friday and half the day on Saturday but once that was all over the weekend was great. I spent a lot of time in the sun, much needed and I still don't think I am any browner, in the pool and eating! I also got to wear "The Recession Recess Romper" twice, very exciting though I wish I would have made it a size smaller in the bust and especially in the waist. It was super comfy and great for the heat, light cotton is so comfortable in the heat. Here are some photos from the weekend:


July 3, 2011:
 

Family Pool Party 




Justin & I (in a vintage cotton bikini)

Kerry-Anne, Aunt Sue & Me

My Mom and I






July 4, 2011:


Annual Fillmore Classic Car Show & Chili Cook Off


Nice Rims....



Super Long 8 Seater
Justin & I baking in the 100 degree heat


Justin & Amelia's Fourth of July BBQ & Fireworks Extravaganza!!!:



....the results! (I am very proud)

First time I have ever BBQ'd.....
Fireworks!!! (Legal in Fillmore don't worry)







Yay!
RUN!