Patterns

After sewing for over half my life, I have only recently attempted a pattern. My first pattern is V7910 (Vogue). I used a lightweight linen that's white with large blue and purple flowers.

After some issues with the pockets (I'm a noob when it comes to pockets), I faired pretty well. I still have yet to put in the zipper and waistband, and also finish the hem, but I've serged all the inside edges (except the zipper seam obviously).

It was confusing but I think I just need more experience working from patterns. Thank goodness I had help from my teacher.

So now that I'm almost done, I've ordered two patterns off of ebay: Butterick 5753 and McCalls 6210.

I should be done with the skirt by the time I receive the patterns. Since its summer and I desperately need summer tops, I am going to make the B5753 first. But I am in LOVE with waterfall (drapey) cardigans, so I might make one out of a jersey knit or some nice light sheer fabric if the Butterick goes well. The M6210 doesn't look terribly hard.

Aside from that, my current projects include:

• Hot pink zebra purse from a garage sale jacket with a chain link strap
• White ruched panne crushed velvet short sleeved top with a front separating zipper
• Shiny gold and brown leopard print clutch purse
• A smocked top dress with hidden pockets and fluttery sleeves
• Painting my phone case gold
• Making panties as a way to eat up my fabric stash
• Downsizing my fabric stash for my move

I'd also like to take the time to recommend the following bloggers:

Musings of a Seamstress : http://smclevenger.blogspot.com

and 

A Sewn Wardrobe : http://asewnwardrobe.blogspot.com/