So I've cut some cloth—First a length
of black twill is now cut into pieces for a skirt and vest (but the
vest lining hasn't been cut yet). I was actually a bit short on
fabric, and the vest will not have a front facing of the same fabric,
but will be fully lined in a black poly/cotton. The lining wasn't
cut, because I started yesterday with out any fabric for the lining.
I chose plain black, because I didn't want to make it
obvious—especially in the front, that the front facing wasn't the
same fabric as the front.
A short length of red twill is now on
its way to being a vest (a new variation, one with a V neck (vs a
scoop one) and with a notched hem, too. Same basic pattern—just
with a small change up!. This version is the longest yet—a full 3
inches longer than the original pattern. It will have welted, inset
pockets, too, because I always want pockets—and I like hidden (in a
side seam, in a welt) pockets better than patch pockets. (But patch
pockets are better than none!)
An even shorter length of a polished
cotton print was plenty for the lining. The front facing of the vest
is not (generally) cut from lining fabric, but from the main
fabric, so less fabric is needed for the lining. (see note about
black vest above!) I like the idea of the red vest. It will be good
with denim skirts, or the khaki, or black one for that matter. It
will also work well with the dotty set—for a change up. I like
vests, too, (could you guess?)--but this is the first time in my life
I have had so many! I like how they change a plain skirt and top outfit into something more like a dress.
A short length of denim has the vest
pieces laid out and pinned in place. I might have some fabric for
lining this—but I am considering making it reversible. I might have
something that will work... Or if I don't, well there are lots of
idea for denim “go with's ! The denim version is also going to be V
necked and notched hem. Likely it will have pearl snaps (I have more
of them) or else I will splurge and get the copper rivet type
buttons. Small detail like that make a simple vest. The denim vest
will have pockets too, but patch ones—more in keeping, I think.
So, while I didn't really get any
sewing done—I have a good start to a sew fest! I needed a few
things to proceed--Like lining fabric for the black vest—and at the
same time bought some gold rick rack as a trim around the edge of
the black vest. I already have buttons for the red vest—but I
need something for the black (gold buttons, to match the rick rack
might be nice—but I didn't find any I like.) I have plain black
ones as a fall back. I have plenty of spools—and plenty of
interfacing. I tend to buy interfacing in 3 to 5 yard lengths. I
need it all the time, for everything—even if just to re-enforce a
welted pocket opening. Buying it quantity is a trick I learned from
my mother.
And I still have so much more fabric to
cut! I should dig out the rich emerald green wool I have—enough
for a suit--(or easily enough for skirt and vest!) --and there is a
chunk of linen I have been saving for a few years--(a few years? Make
that a few decades!) Maybe a new summer set. But I also have a brown
and blue print, and a beautiful blue toned print (just enough for a
skirt—which I hate, because it so beautiful! I wish I had yards and
yards of this print!)
But that didn't stop me from picking up
a slightly damaged length of a brushed twill. It's a putty color—
nor quite grey, lighter than khaki. There is more than enough for me
to work around the damage—which is all on the selvage—and still
ending up with a jumper dress. Naturally--the price was right! I have
a few versions of the jumper dress—most of them in prints. A nice
neutral solid will be a good addition. Plus—I am going to alter the
basic pattern a bit—moving the darts, and lengthening the bodice so
the waist seam is closer to my natural waist (and not in the
midrift.)--all the craft paper I have will be put to good use!
Another few rounds were worked on the
socks, too, bringing them closer to the more detailed fancy work that
will be needed.
Finally, I have to do some extra
sewing—I need to make up a project bag—and to gather some things
together for a blog contest-- My most popular video on my YouTube channel is at
95,000+ hits and growing fast. I want to celebrate when it
hits 100,000 hits. (100,000 hits—it's almost viral!) There are more
videos, some exclusive—on my Golden Apples Face book page—Have
you Like'd me there yet? It will be a while yet--but keep watching (here and on You Tube!) it won't be long.
