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It was a massive challenge. For an 'easy' pattern, the instructions were particularly hard to decipher. It wasn't helped by the fact that I thought I could do away with the instructions (and my sewing teacher's instructions) to sew in the zipper - I eventually got it sewn in on the third attempt, but it's still a little dodgy and might need some hand stitching. There were a number of other problems along the way, but I got it done in the end! I also learnt that unpicking black cotton thread from black linen-cotton fabric is very tedious.
So, here it is! Doesn't the Thea & Sami fabric look fabulous as contrast pockets! It fits like a glove too, which is great as I was a little worried about how the sizing would be for my first project. Now I'm ready to make another one!
John and I are off to Melbourne this Friday morning to catch up with the cool kids at Studio Pounce, returning on Wednesday next week. I'll be sure to blog up a storm before my week of no internet begins on 21 August. There's also still plenty of time to contribute to my fundraising page for Plan Australia to help flood victims in Pakistan.
Looks great well done! I can't believe you did a zipper on your first project. Have fun in Melbourne, cheers Katherine
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I love the Thea and Sami fabric. Hope the desk is going well.
ReplyDeleteNow that I have my life back I want to learn how to sew (and about a million other things).
Very very nice Kylie. I am imagining it with black tights and black boots and a nice little red cardi.
ReplyDeleteVery close! Right now I'm wearing it with black tights with red stripes, black boots and a grey cardi!
ReplyDeleteVery cute Kylie! Look forward to seeing you on Saturday :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic first go Kylie. Looks great. I've got the same Thea & Sami fabric, not sure yet what I'm going to make it into. This weekend's project for me. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteVery well done, the pocket contrast looks very nice!
ReplyDeleteKylie, it looks fabulous! And not just because you've used our fabric. You go girl! x
ReplyDeleteWell done! Very cute! I love the fabric you used for the pockets. How is your sewing table project going?
ReplyDeleteHi Kylie, great to meet you and John on Sun night.
ReplyDeleteYour skirt looks awesome! I love the contrasting pockets - they look very cute. Can't wait to see the next one.
Thank you lovely people! Just catching up on all the comments now after nearly a week in Melbourne. I promise to do a proper blog post before Saturday!
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