All of the many helpful hints, great recipes, and exercise tips I come across while reading and surfing need a home.  Often I think "If I could just get organized I would eat better, get fit and know what to use to get the spot on my shirt out."  Not.  But being organized would go a long way to accomplishing these things.

To that end I've decided to try to add all that info here.  I have no clue what that is going to look like but here's to success :o)

Vogue 1175

MISSES' DRESS: Close-fitting, above mid-knee length, pullover, lined dress has contrast bodice back, seam detail, pleated front and back, side front in-seam pockets and puffed hem.

I never would have chosen this pattern had I not seen gabc's review of it on Pattern Review.  She made a lovely version in linen and broderie anglaise as well as a wearable muslin in ikat-print linen.

Since I'm a rectangle, no joke, think Sponge Bob only taller, I made the 18 based on the chest measurement.  Fits fine there but it's huge everywhere else to include the straps being waaaay too long.  One would needs arms like Michael Phelps to use the pockets they're so low.  Arrrgghh. 

This pattern has very odd shaped pieces and I have no idea where to make adjustments.  I think I'm going to have to get another pattern to see where the lines for a 14 should be.  In the meantime, I'll have to rrrrrriiiiiipppp out the seams... even the serged ones. So not my favorite thing to do.

I'm completely bummed.... I finished the lining beautifully and love the fabric.  Here's hoping for a salvage!

Fabric

Even though I've spoken about the insane amount of fabric I already have, I do have to confess....I've done it again. But I've got plans for it all - I promise!

 On the way from Fashionfabricsclub.com:



Flannel



                                                                



Linen

 

From Fabric.com

Seersucker

very lightweight cotton

From Fabricmart Fabrics

stretch cotton

              Poly cotton burnout layed over white fabric               without white background

BurdaStyle Patterns

BurdaStyle magazine patterns I plan on making:

04-2011-122



02-2009-129




09-2011-110



04-2010-102



08-2009-117





07-2008-108







Five of the six will be perfect layering pieces to use now and stand alones for spring/summer.

Jalie 2921

It looked just like the photo and I was very, very pleased.  If you have used this pattern you'll know about the "burrito" method to sewing this top.  If you blindly follow the directions it will work out. Whoever designed this pattern is very clever.  Like everyone else, I love this top! My wearable muslin is now in DD's custody and she'd like another. I need to add a little to the side and shoulder seams when I make it for myself. Maybe just a larger size all around would be best.

UPDATE:  I cut a larger size all over and I'm pleased with the results.  The pale dusty blue jersey I used is very lightweight.  Translation:  can't wear it solo because it clings to all the lumps and bumps but it's a great layering piece!  I've worn the thing so many times it's quite shabby...time to make a new one!