Saturday, August 17, 2013

My orange elise tee

Okay, this is my new project:

The Elise tee free pattern by Melissa from Fine Motor Skills.

She suggested to use jersey, but I find it nowhere here in this little village, so I decided to use light woven fabric. I thank her for this super simple pattern yet very clear and sophisticated.


I used bias tape for neck and armholes instead of bands, and the making of this simple tee become less simple (why oh why I keep making my self struggling T_T). I just want it to last long, and I don't have overlock machine (the last excuse is the honest one :p)

I intended to add some embroidery in the middle to cheer it up :) I don't want it to be sad orange tee! (It's me actually, realizing my arm getting fatter and fatter! *sob) but i'll do it later after some exercise to bring my sexy arm back. 

bye now, 'till the next project
 

Friday, August 16, 2013

Ikat Bag's Fold-up Cuff Pants for Boys

LiEr from Ikatbag were very generous for giving this boys pants pattern for free! Not only the pattern but also the tutorial came with it. Love LiEr!

This is my version of the pants:


It was actually easy to sew, but since I am a beginner in sewing, I had troubles here and there. Yes, I was too lazy to change the needle. FYI, my choice of fabrics is terribly different: Denim, medium light cotton, and a super soft and light some kind of lining (I don't know the name, but yes, the most soft fabric I've ever sew). I got my lesson then, CHANGE THE NEEDLE, SHINTA! that's why there are a lot of needle sizes and kinds.

This table will help sewing beginner like me:

sewingcraft.com

I'm working on another project right now, see you soon!