Loose Ends

I have a bad sewing habit. When I get to the end of a project, the little finishing details bore me, so I put them aside and move onto a new project and a fresh piece of fabric. My sewing table was cluttered with three of these projects, so I spent Saturday finishing them.

Project 1: Pants from BWOF 06-2008-104

These poor pants have been waiting patiently for 3 little buttons since December! I used pattern #104 from June 2008 BWOF, with a few modifications. The fabric was too light for the weather (poly crepe from Joann's), so I lined these pants. I also eliminated the pockets and the belt loops. Part of the delay was my indecision of snaps vs. buttons, and then trying to decide on the right buttons. I ended up using some silver ones I found in my stash. I like the pattern, but it needs a little fit adjustment in the waist. I love the color, though (it matches this BWOF blouse so nicely). I'll make them again in a better fabric now that I know how the fit needs to be adjusted. This was the first pair of fly front pants I've made in a few years, so I really need to get better at this!

Project 2: Black Wool Skirt from 01-2009-128
I started this last month, and needed an invisible zipper to continue on with it. I was also a little intimidated by the attachment of the lining and the back vents, which is a really silly reason to get paralyzed on a project! So, I made a trip to Joann's and was able to finish the skirt Saturday. I love the fit, and although this pattern is made for a solid that topstitching will really show up on, I'm still happy with my version. I like how it looks with my Burda sweater, and there's another top I made to match it (just keep reading...) Really, it'll go with just about anything with all the colors in the wool. The fabric is a wool from Ressy's Co-op, and since I only needed a yard of the 2 I bought, I sent the rest to Dawn, who is sent me some awesome black stretch twill for some pants. I'm thinking I'll use it to make another version of the Project #1 pants. You can see in the picture below that I did okay matching up the white yarns and the double vents at the hem.

Project 3: The Prom Dress Muslin

I finished piecing the skirt, so I just need to baste in the bra cups, attach the bodice, and baste in a zipper. I've never used bra cups in a dress before (bizarre, I know), so I hope I do it correctly.

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Last week, I threw this top together from BWOF 12-2008-113. I used some blue knit that's been in the stash for 3 or 4 years, and it was really very easy. I'll be making more of this pattern, it was so fast! The color is a perfect match for the skirt, but just a little too casual with this wool. Still a great shirt with the comfort of a t-shirt, but lots more style!

Word of warning: It runs big, so I made a size smaller than usual. Next time, I'll add cuff bands for a tighter fit in the forearms.

I have another UFO on the table from Christmas to finish, and the prom dress fitting. I'll keep you posted!