Sunday, June 22, 2008

On vacation

Posted by Alexandra at Studio Alexandra

Not much sewing action in the last week - I am on vacation, visiting my family. I have been wearing my two latest dresses. I love them, so comfy in the heat. Oh, and the heat... it's well over 80F and sunny... I am in heaven.

I do need to get my behind in gear and make a mock-up for the coat sew-along. I decided to morph the two coat patterns. I like the funnel neckline of V2988 and the shape and seam detail of V8307. I have the paper pattern halfway ready - it still needs my usual alterations. I'm hoping to get to it in the next few days. I'll be home on Wednesday, then I can try it out in muslin.

Vacations are great but they can really get in the way of sewing sometimes. I'm looking forward to getting back to my sewing studio.
Posted by Alexandra at 4:23 AM
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2 comments:

toy said...

so true, have a great vacation

Jun 22, 2008 4:48:00 AM
Liana said...

I think you'll be happy you're only using the collar from V2988. There was a thread on SG where this coat was discussed exhaustively. Those who tried it had lot of trouble because of the kimono sleeves twisting, plus the collar is the same size for all sizes. Ann Rowley made it and wasn't happy with how it was drafted. Anyhow, it's the collar that's the "it" detail. Should be great on your other pattern!

Jun 28, 2008 7:09:00 PM

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