Coconut Mojito made with Coconut Ciroc ? (at Benihana)
Author: CurvyGirlsareChic
Salmon Burger no bread with asparagus yum! (at Daily Grill – Georgetown)
Too low too much to show!
Ok so here are the jeans that turned out OK except.. the fact that its way too low in the back! There are some other issues that appeared that I will describe below:
Pattern used: McCalls OOP 6404 slender legging pants in four styles
Fabrics used: Stretch Grey Denim from fabric.com with leather trim obtained from Michael Levine.
Pattern alterations: I took the front leg piece and divided it into four other pieces and quilted the top piece in the front and the back. I only altered the back piece into two pieces, added a gold metal zipper, and a leather band.
What should have been done:
Crotch area made higher in the back, bottom pants piece made at least three inches longer and slimmer at the bottom, the waistband increased by at least two more inches, and keep the metal zipper insertion.
I will make the pants again perhaps in another color or the same grey denim but applying the mentioned alterations.
Update: it was suggested that I remove the leather band, add a yoke with the left over quilted pieces I have and add a new leather band but larger.
My First CHANEL like Jacket
Finally finished the CHANEL like jacket. It took over 15 hours to create. Lots of hand stitching! More details here http://sipthediva.tumblr.com #picstitch #diy #seamstress #makingsewingsexy #sew #sewing #CHANELlike
Pattern Used: Vogue 7975 view B
Fabric: Lowest Price Fabric — no longer available; Boulce tweed
Part of this jacket is quilted by machine the front and back, partially hand-stitched lining obtained from G-Street. The lining is very pretty with small paisleys, medium weight that covers the inside seams very well.
This fabric is very delicate as it frays as soon as its touched and / or stitched. In essence the whole jacket receive interfacing including the sleeves.
Would I sew this again? Probably not as it did take over 15 hours plus to create. Including three hours of cutting!
I love it though and I cant wait to wear it, I will be wearing it with a similar blouse once I make it LOL
My jacket was also featured in Michael Levine’s newsletter on October 7, 2013. Yeaaah for me!
Update March 11, 2014 — Initially I said I would not make this jacket again, but since doing more research on this jacket I would certainly sew it again. In fact I have chosen the fabric for a summer style and conducted more research on the construction of it. I am sure it will take a lot longer than the originally as there are more techniques to incorporate to create this jacket.
Ready for my party of TWO tomorrow #breakingbad finale ? (at Dutch Country Farmer’s Market)
Back view..
