Saturday 28 March 2015

What's on my sewing table

Hi Guys,

I love sewing, I have dabbled over the years but in our new house I have my own sewing nook & I love spending time in there.

Sewing is always a big help when it comes to how often I change my styles. Not only is it fun making your own clothes, you can make exactly what you want to your own measurements & alter items you already have. I also feel a real sense of pride when someone asks where I got something & I can say I made it.

Much like other sewers I decide & make projects in two ways the first is I see something in a shop or online & I draft a pattern from memory or I use sewing patterns. Both are really good, the pattern because you just follow it step by step which is quick & drafting your own patterns which really stretches my skills.

I was chatting to the lovely people at SimplicityNewlook about my changing style & that I was looking for some patterns to help me create individual pieces, so they kindly sent me some to try.

Now I always feel that the pattern envelopes don't do patterns justice, as they can look a bit dated so keep an open mind about the ones I have chosen (Sorry the pictures are a bit small):
http://www.simplicitynewlook.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=1363#.VQ8pjUY_4uIhttp://www.simplicitynewlook.com/1662/#.VQ8peEY_4uI

http://www.simplicitynewlook.com/6288/#.VQ8pTUY_4uI

I have already made two of the simplicity 1662 skirts. I have yet to blog about them but they will be coming up soon.

What do you have on your sewing table?

Ciao for now
Love Mrs Berto xx

2 comments:

  1. It's lovely having a designated sewing space and not having to totally clear up each day, you'll be even more productive now!

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    1. Yes, I am so much more productive! I have made more items in the last three months than I have in the last couple of years. :)

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