Another Ruched T

As I mentioned in my last post, I am doing some “selfish sewing” although I really don’t consider it selfish and I don’t like to call it that. In a time where people always talk about self care, this is how I take care of myself. I rarely sew for others (been there, done that) and it wasn’t something I particularly enjoyed (with some exceptions). But, I learn best when I sew for myself. I can try things on as many times as it takes and try again without feeling like I don’t know what I’m doing. I can change my mind about certain things and not put pressure on myself to draft my own patterns or have a necessarily perfect result. So for my first #decemberbdaysew, I chose to make this Angela Wolf Patterns Ruched T.

I used fabric that I bought during my fabric haul a while back (this would be a good time to use some of that!). I’ll link this and some other options below. This has a four-way stretch which makes it perfect for this pattern. And for those who may be familiar with this, I used the medium twisted neck option for the shirt (and I did not do any ruching which is why it’s a longer T-shirt). This is such a terrific pattern and I think I will make another that I can use as a long-sleeve work-out top to go with some leggings I made previously.

This took a couple of hours to make. I like that there are sleeve (or no sleeve) options that I reviewed here. There are also some neck options that give you a standard T-shirt neckline or what I’ve done here. And there is the option to ruch the sides and/or sleeves of the shirt – I did neither for this one.

This is another favorite make of mine that I can wear with jeans or sweats/athleisure wear. Or I can wear it with a skirt or dress pants. Now, I’m off to probably make another one of these as I mentioned, then, who knows what’s next. I’ll decide when I figure out what I need most!

*The following are some affiliate links for the fabric above and some additional options.

Telio stretch ITY knit here. That’s the same as above.

This one is the same as what I used, but with red flowers.

The link for the fabric above is here.

New Video and December Sewing

I have made a new YouTube video that features my most recent makes. You can view that here if you like:

As for my December sewing plans, Faye (from http://fayessewingadventure.blogspot.com/ ) and I have decided to sew for ourselves since December is our birthday month. We will make whatever we want and invite anyone (especially those with a December birthday) to join in. We’re using the hashtag #decemberbdaysew for posting pictures, etc. There’re no rules or contest involved and you sew at your own pace using whatever pattern you like. As I’m writing this, I’m pre-washing some fabric for some tops I want to make.

You can join us by using the hashtag on Instagram. We’d love to see what you make. You can find us on IG below:

@sewlimitless @fayedoll

Lightweight Coat With Lisette By Butterick

This is another one of those patterns that I’ve seen around the internet so I decided to give it a try. It’s B6244. The pattern contains a dress and this ope, fly-away coat. Now, I made this in October when the weather was better for wearing something like this. In any case, I wanted to share this.

B6244

It’s long on me. It’s proportionately longer on me than on the model on the cover of the pattern envelope. I’m 5’5″ tall and could shorten this by a few inches. But in any case, I really like this because it’s like wearing a warm blanket, except better looking. The material I’ve had in my stash for quite a while. It’s some sort of polyester (maybe with wool) suiting. It’s lightweight but warm (and washable).

Because the pattern doesn’t have pockets included, I had to add my own. I put in in-seam pockets which makes this much more practical for me.

Butterick 6244

This is, by far, one of the easiest coat patterns you could ever make. I could see this done in fleece as well (even though it’s not mentioned on the pattern envelope). Basically you will just be hemming the edges after putting in the sleeves and attaching the front pieces. I think I did this in an afternoon.

Quick, easy and comfortable. That describes so many of my sewing adventures and makes. But, I sew what I like and I wear what I make! I encourage you to do the same.

Until next time…