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Costumes
Flamenco costume designed for a friend with Burda 8327 skirt with 2 additional flounces added and trimmed in black lace, Vogue 8413 bodice redesigned with a v-neck, self-drafted flounced cap sleeves lined in red, and fabric rose attached to skirt.
Lingerie
Ankle length robe made from brushed back satin that I found at my local thrift store last year, along with the pattern (same as for the fleece robe). It was a 6-yard remnant for $14, just enough for this robe and a nightshirt. The robe has a shawl collar, cuffs and pockets that look droopy because the fabric has so much drape. I gave the robe an A-line shape, amounting to about 80 inches at the hem. Working with this fabric was like sewing in slow motion, it was so slippery, but the result is worth it. I feel very glamorous having my morning coffee while the dog licks himself at my feet.
Evening and Formalwear
Mess Dress uniform made for my husband, an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Single breasted jacket with linked buttons, satin shawl collar, fully lined with two vertical inside pockets. High-waisted pleated trousers with side pockets and braid at side seams. The shirt, bowtie and RCAF tartan cummerbund were purchased. My dress is navy blue crepe-back satin. Top is Vogue 8494, skirt is Burda 8327. The satin (shiny) side of the fabric was used on the inside so it could show on the flounce of the skirt. Photo taken New Year's Eve 2011 at a ballroom dance in Denver.
Suits
Plush wool skirt suit. Jacket is Burda 8916, with collar modified, and bound buttonholes. Skirt is Vintage Vogue 2198. Both pieces lined in rayon bemberg.
Dresses
Red matte jersey dress, top is Kwik Sew 3549, skirt is Vogue 9974, View B
Shirts and Tops
A few rectangles sewn together creates this kimono style jacket. I used French seams throughout since the inside can be glimpsed and serged edges do not look very nice. This was an experiment following a diagram in one of my sewing books and it turns out, really not for me. It feels a bit sloppy with too many folds and not enough structure. Since the fabric (a really nice crepe) came from the local thrift store, it may end up being donated back there.
Crafts and Home Decorating
General Projects
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