I Sew, I Knit.

Oh, how I love this pattern! Here is McCall's 6959 Woven wrap dress completed. I participated in a sew-a-long hosted by Rin , who finds time to do a lot of creating. I have made this dress before in View A here  and that when I feel in love with it, as well as the working with bias tape. Trust me this is easy to stitch up. Material Selection: I selected a linen-look poly-rayon fabric from Hancock Fabric and yes I need more of this fabric. This sews up wonderfully AND iron beautifully! It 50% rayon and 50% polyester and holds its shape quite well. I didn't make any adjustment to the pattern and stitched it up based on the size 18 measurements. Cost of Project: Since the fabric was not in my stash and it was on sale, around $16.00. No complaints here. Conclusion: I do have plans to make at least two more. I would love to do this in an Ankara print or even a novelty print. Now that I think about it perhaps in a two color combination. Ahh, getting all kinda of creative i...

When I first sewed this dress I made View A and it sure came out cute! So when Rin  of Sew in Love was so kind to leave me a comment on the dress and mentioned she was hosting a sew along, I knew it was time to make it again, especially with all the comments I was receiving when I first wore it.  So this one will be my first dress for the spring, how awesome is that? This time I'll stitching up View D and my fabric choice this time around is a linen. I stopped in Hancock Fabrics for snaps and thread and the material was on sale and next thing I knew, I visualized my dress. I almost selected some cotton but this is just as fluid and comfortable. This week she posted part two and I have prepped, marked and basted what I needed before I get started. Now it off to the machine! I'll be sure to keep you posted when it's completed.

As I ventured back into sewing and lurking so many peoples blogs I stumbled across The Curvy Sewing Collective. What a wonderful group of ladies to covet! They have open my eyes up to so many different indy companies it just blows my mind. There is so much positivity going on regarding sewing and fitting your curves that do not fit the "standards" set by the fashion industry. Everyone loves a great fit and to really get you inspired they hosted their first sew along featuring the classic wrap dress! So how can I not participate?! I know with a wrap dress it's would be a no brainer.  Fabric, check. Pattern, check, Thread, check. Jersey Point needle, check. I chose Vogue 8379 wrap dress. This really is a true wrap dress and I love it. I sewed View A in a ITY knit that I purchase from Fabric Mart and it has a really nice drape. It stitch it up in a Size 18 and it stitched up beautifully. I was able to get my pictures posted today. Here it is..... I lov...