Pie Safe - Before and After

Years ago, my wonderful aunt gave hubby and I this pie safe and it was in such beautiful needy condition.

First, we had to have it put back together (there was no back) and then I stripped it and punched the tin.This is what it has looked like for 20 years.

Perfectly fine and very pretty but I was ready for a change.  After seeing all this wonderful painted furniture on several blogs and my family room is full of wood pieces, I thought a turquoise would brighten up the room.  It did just that.

I used True Value paint 26A26 (Adrift), which I found was one of the featured paints in the latest Better Homes and Gardens.

I am sharing on Miss Mustartd Seed's Friday Favorites

and Tater tots and jello



Butterick 5495 - dress

Updated - modeled picture

a little closer to get the details

I made this pattern as a top back in June, you can see full blog post here

From this pattern, I thought a LBD would be perfect and I do not own a LBD, I know behind the times/trend.

I purchased some ITY jersey from Needle Nook fabric and added 7" to the pattern (allowing a 1" hem).  My only other change was to make the band in the front 1" longer.  I felt like it was pulling the back of my dress a bit too tight.

Here is the dress with some different options:

Then I went to my closet and added some jackets/sweaters

I am quite pleased with my LBD, now I need to buy some spanx!

Burda Top

Picture isn't the best, today was a foggy morning and I should have focused a bit more before setting self-timer.  It will give you an idea of the top on me.

This is the Burda top from the previous post.

Burda Magazine 2-2009 #118

Pattern Description:

Figure hugging top in jersey with off-shoulder puffed sleeves"

Pattern Sizing:

34-42

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes, I do believe a solid fabric shows the details better but I do like my top

Were the instructions easy to follow?

I had to read the sleeve steps a couple of times to understand totally the construction process. Alot of the construction is carefully marking your pattern pieces, enabling you to match the corresponding pieces. Make sure you mark the bottom of the sleeve and inside sleeve piece, this helps tremendously.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

It is a fun knit shirt pattern, on my to-do list for quite some time.

Fabric Used:

A cotton-lycra knit from Needle Nook Fabric.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

Added to length

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I might sew it again in a solid fabric, would be cute

Conclusion:

Fun knit shirt, the sleeves and yoke make it unique.

New Look 6648

Pattern Description:


Knit tops 4 different looks





Pattern Sizing:

6 to 16

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

For the most part, I used a solid color for the gathered band

Were the instructions easy to follow?

This pattern has 4 pieces, neckband, front, back and lower band, so it is very easy to follow the instructions

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I liked the style of the top, dressy casual, plus I liked several of the versions here on PR.

Fabric Used:

ITY knit from fabric.com and the black is from Needle Nook fabric.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I added a bit of length and for the elastic gathered sleeves, I just stitched 1/8" elastic in the seam allowance.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I thnk I will make it again, view C is calling my name.

Conclusion:

Fast and fun top with great results. I have a new top for the fall