15.4.10

Breaking the drought


Sadly, sewing clothes for myself has dropped down the priority list lately.  However, we all know that sewing is essential for mental well-being, so I put Wednesday aside just for me-sewing, picked an easy project, turned the computer off and got started.  My plan was to sew up the new Vogue 8655.  Go on, click on the link, because I think you could very easily overlook this pattern.  It is just a tank top and elastic waist pants.  Made up in the wrong fabric, it could look very, very ordinary.  In the right fabric, it could look luxe resort.

I was sewing from stash.  For the tunic, I chose a silk-rayon blend knit (at least, that's what I think it is).  For the pants, I chose a mulberry coloured silk charmeuse.  And that's where my plans came unstuck.  I didn't have enough fabric for the pants and nothing else in the stash seemed quite right.  So this post is not as exciting as I would have liked.  Sorry I can't show you pattern complete (and sorry that I can't smile and use the camera timer at the same time). Here, I am wearing the top with my silk-linen pants.


 I spent the rest of my time working on a drapy skirt, but did not get it finished...hopefully it won't be too long before I get back to it.

7 comments:

Mary Nanna said...

Yes to all of that! Yes to the importance of ME sewing, yes to not being able to get camera timer and smile sychronised (ever) and Yes to a gorgeous top with a beautiful print.

Sue said...

Glad you have found some sewing (me) time. Hope it improves for you soon. Great top!

Anonymous said...

I too use my sewing time as me time. good for you and I love the top. I like how it flows. Please check out my blog...I'm a newbie :)

Amanda S. said...

Super cute! You are right, I never noticed this pattern. Sorry about the pants, but I think the ones you're wearing with it in the pictures are a good choice too.

gwensews said...

Glad to see you're sewing again. That's a terrific outfit.

Lisette M said...

I like this tunic pattern very much. It has a beautiful neckline and it looks great with your fabric choice.

Anonymous said...

My mother loves sewing, I always ask her why she love it that much, and now by reading your blog I realize why, you put that it provides you mental well-being, and I think you are right, she always is on a good mood after and during her sewing time.
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