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Blossom Top

Blossom Baby Doll

This top was a piece of cake to make!

Pattern: McCall’s 5388
Fabric: polyester that I found in the clearance section of Joann’s for $2! This top cost $2!

I think I made it in two days. Easy to cut out since there aren’t many pieces, easy to put together. I had an issue with the shoulders, but that could have been my error. The one side was longer than the other! I probably should have made an 8 instead of a 10 since it’s *really* full. It’s just hard to tell in this photo since I have my hands on my hips, which gathers the fabric up.

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Floral Tank Dress

Floral Tank Dress

Voila! Finished about 2 weeks ago…

Pattern: Simplicity 2925 (Sew Stylish)
Fabric: Polyester

It looks a little different than the pattern envelope…higher neck and a bit more blouse-y. Not that I mind, but it just makes me curious.

Floral Tank Dress

The neck is supposed to hit quite a bit below my collar bone, but as you can see here, that’s not the case.

I had a devil of a time getting the gathering just right and the straps aligned correctly, but overall it was a quick sew, about three days tops between school and all.

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Happy Birthday To Me!


Namaste Cali Bag, originally uploaded by sewwrong.

My birthday gift to myself (heh, which I do every year) came early in the mail yesterday, but I decided to wait and post it until today. Isn’t it gorgeous?? It’s the new Namaste Cali Bag, which came out earlier this year, I believe. I had to wait a little bit for it since Dreamweaver Yarns was completely sold out, but it came just in time for the big day. I absolutely adore the lime color, and it’s so roomy! I only have my Somewhat Cowl knitting project in it in this photo, as well as a couple balls of RYC Cashsoft DK.

Oh, and the photo? Taken with my new digital camera, a gift from the bf 🙂

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Knitting in Biology 101

Had to share this awesome item I found on Etsy yesterday. For those who are too squeamish for dissection:

From CraftyHedgehog

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Kimono Dress

Kimono Dress


Pattern: Simplicity 4072
Size Made: 10 – 14
Fabric: Polyester

Oh Threads, another great pattern from you. It went together ok I guess, but I got really hung up on the midriff band and the directions on how to attach the facing. Made no sense at all, so I omitted it, but I might sew it in my hand if I change my mind. Not only did that bother me, but the ties were made in the most inefficient and time-consuming way possible: hey, let’s press and turn under 1/4″ seam allowance along all the edges and stitch them down. Wtf? It would have been much better to sew two tie pieces together RSF, turn the tie right side out and voila. The tie would be done. And I should have altered the pattern to raise the neckline since it’s a bit revealing, meaning you can see inside. But oh well, I just wear a cami underneath it instead.

I wore it out today and it was so nice to not have to fuss with a strapless bra, like I usually do with most of my spring/summer dresses.

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