Embellished jeans

One of my favorite distressed jeans slowly was getting too distressed, the hole at the knee getting bigger and bigger.  An idea from Instagram provided the inspiration.  I went and purchased some batiks at the quilt shop (they don't wrinkle).  Next step was to use my Singer Momento   to cut out these shapes.  My next step was to embroidery some of the patches and finally stitch them onto my jeans.  I did use some decorative stitches to attach the patches to the jeans.

Do note, I opened up the leg at the side seam so I could lay the jean leg flat to stitch them on.  This was a perfect solution for the hole and I have a very cute pair of jeans. 

 I am a mySewnet ambassador and the Singer Momento was gifted to me. 

Fluer Top

 

This front tie top is all the style this summer.  I love how it looks but I wasn't thrilled with the peek-a-boo look between each tie.  Enter the Fleur Top from Fabric Godmother, which has a privacy panel   I purchased it right away 

It took me a bit to get it made but I had this beautiful Linen Slub from Surge Fabrics  the description states heavy but I really don't think so.  The great factor is the drape which is beautiful.  The fabric is 80% rayon and 20% linen so that explains the drape.  

I lengthened the body one inch and put a snap on the front where the body meets the peplum. I love everything about this top.  The pattern and instructions were excellent and it was so fun to make 

Knit Shirts

Every summer I need new t-shirts and here are 4 I made throughout the summer.  I thought I would put them all in one post.  My go to t-shirt is the Union St. Tee and it is the one above and below.   My two colorways are sold out but there is a olive option   This fabric is so good, the quality, feel, stretch and recovery is fabulous.  

Next up is the Just Patterns Tyra Tee an oversized boxy tee.  This fabric is from Core  Fabrics it is nice but thick and a bit heavy.  I thought the boxy style would be better for the heavy fabric.  I like this but didn't wear it much this summer, just too heavy and thick.  I will see what fall and spring bring. 

Last is the Galaxy Tee Pattern made from a Joann Fabrics knit.  It is also on the heavy side but not as much as the one above.  Next time on the Galaxy I am going to cut the neckband with less width, there is alot of neckband and I think it needs to be reduced in width. 

The sleeves are so fabulous!

Balka Top - Style Maker Fabrics

First let me start by saying this fabric reminds me of curtains my mom and dad had in their bedroom in the 70's!  So I had to order this beautiful patchwork rayon from Style Maker Fabrics

I always watch The Fold Line's You Tube channel and it is a great way to see new patterns.  That is how I found this one, Wardrobe by Me's Balka Dress and Top  I really loved the front inset of this pattern (see pic above)

 

This is a great pattern and the Style Maker Fabric in rayon is the perfect drape.   I wore this in May to a Parker McCullom concert with a new pair of boots, it was a fun outfit.

Flannel Carry Blouse with inside yoke embroidery

This flannel was in the selvage yard section of Style Maker Fabrics in March.  I thought what a perfect color for spring.  I still need the warmth from the flannel but so ready for spring colors and this flannel looks so spring-like.

I used my Fibre Mood Carry Blouse for the oversized look and used my go-to tutorial for plaid matching at Grainline Studio

This can be worn open like a shacket, or half tuck or full tuck.  Although with all the extra volume of oversized and the think flannel a full tuck is tight! 

Here you can see my plaid matching across the sleeves and front. I really do like matching plaids, not only is it challenging but when it works out it is so rewarding.  I am sure this fabric is sold out at Style Maker but here are all their flannels. 

I didn't have plaid for the inside yoke but I did have this perfect pink chambray.  The solid just needed some embroidery, so I googled a cute plaid saying and got this.  Once I had the saying, I just used several fonts to create the design.

Here it is in mySewnet and you can learn more about mySewnet here

I did cut the back yoke on the diagonal.

Minerva Kit - Mitchell Pants

I had lots of fun making these Mitchell Pants from a Minerva Kit, check out all the info on my Minerva Post