Dotty Top...

This is just a quick "I needed to make something for quick self gratification" Top. This is fast becoming a TNT New Look 6922. I cut a 12 in the shoulders! (YES a 12!!!) which sorted my droopy shoulders but now I need to to an FBA in future, and the rest is a straight 14. However its a tiny bit snug on purpose. I'm pleased as I've been cutting 18s and taking them in for at least a year. So its nice to feel like i've gone down nearly two sizes. I'll just wear it with cardigans until it is perfect. Hopefully in a week or so.

Its a shame that in RTW I still count as gigantimous!

Here it is with a rtw cardigan.

In other news a few of the UFO's I have floating around can now be finished! Remember my pink gingham Lisette Traveller shirtdress?

Well since it had sleeves put on it has been left hung up waiting for buttonholes. When I left the old house this didn't fit across my hips. Literally would bust the button. So I left it. But after seeing Jane's version. I decided to dig it out and see how it was now.

Happily it fits a lot better. The armholes are a teeny bit un-comfy but I was pleased at how it looked on me now. Plus its a good one to wear with leggings in the winter!

I'm also working on my Fall/ Autumn essentials moodboard. My second Autumn challenge!

How do you feel about buying/making motivational pieces?...

Today I was both elated and horrified. I was expecting a package from Boden while I was away but according to Piemaker there had been nothing. Nevermind it will come tomorrow...

I opened the curtains this morning to see a boden box propped next to my recycling bin! I bolted out to find the box soaked and covered in snails. I was so angry. It had to have been out there at least two days. But luckily, thanks to the nice packers at boden, the silk skirt and shirt dress were dry and fine!

I had purposely bought a size 14 in both garments. Knowing it was unlikely they would fit right now. But hoping it would give me focus to keep up the weight loss. The skirt has some way to go. But the shirt dress was a little snug but otherwise ok! I was pleased. If I keep going and lose a bit more again I can wear it!

This lead me to think about sewing not only buying. Do you use your clothes as motivational pieces?

Do you make a work Jacket to give you confidence to go and get a job?

Make some Yoga pants to encourage you to exercise? Maybe some Pj Pants to make you relax?

Or like me go a little snug so you have reason to keep slimming down?

SSS Week 1

I have worn Me Made for 6 Days this week.

My dear Uncle Bob passed away recently and today was his funeral. So I had to wear my rtw black dress all day so there isn't a day seven. But I guessed you guys wouldn't mind! So Day one was my Alexis top and Beignet. Day two was my Etta cardigan.

Day 3 is my matching cardigan which isn't quite finished yet. But it went so well with this dress I had to wear it! Day 4 was my Joan Dress.

Day 5 was my Mona Skirt this is what I travelled to Bristol in which is why the backgrounds changed.

Day 6 was my Lyra dress which i'm still not keen on.

How was your first week?

Plaid... Not impressed

For last weeks sew weekly challenge I decided to start on the cape and skirt for my fall palette. However it has been a nightmare and i'm not sure I like the results too much. The cape just needs buttons but it reminds me of a hairdressers cape!
The skirt is well made but the waistband is too short, plus I cut a smaller size and now I have to slim into it. The tweed has made the ruffles a bit bulky and the pockets aren't sitting right.

As a set it looks ok. Someone said Doris Day like and I can see that but it still needs some serious work!

Fall Palette... Theres more...

Hello Lovelies! Its time to see the second part of the saga that is my Autumn/Fall palette.

Lets put both boards together shall we? Here is the inspiration board...

Here is the second part of my mood board! The SEWING PLAN!

I may even go for a third part if I get this all done.

This makes me look like superwoman but to be honest out of the 12 garments on this board I already have 1 finished and 5 currently in different stages of construction:

The duck egg simplicity shirt only needs a collar and fastenings.

Both Capes are cut, ready to assemble,

The wool check skirt only needs waistband and zipper.

The jersey cardigan needs the facings sewn down and the buttons sewn on and hemming,

So really that just leaves me with:

The full skirt with contrast band,

the cowl neck top (2 pieces hopefully will take an afternoon)

2 pairs of trousers one in Purple twill the other in wool

Another Simplicity shirt (my Third!?)

and finally the chiffon cherry print blouse!

in 10 weeks? I'd better get cracking!

Giveaway Winner...

This is the magic bowl of chance... 3 Ladies will be winning... Fabric No. 1 is...

Christy!!! Now No.2...

Making Changes! You didn't put your name or email! Just send it to beebeesvintagedress@hotmail.co.uk Now the Piece everyone seemed to fall over! No.3 goes to...

Jannine!!! Congratulations you winners and commiserations to everyone else!

If you could send your Adresses to Beebeesvintagedress@hotmail.co.uk I can post them all of ASAP!!!

Self Stitch September 11 Day Uno... Reveal Alexis!

Today I thought it would be nice to mark the first day with my first outfit and a cheeky reveal!

This stoopid top (McCalls 6164) has taken me ages to make even though I thought it would be a simple afternoon one.

I'm not 100% sold on it still as even after adjustments the shoulders are too wide. But I am going to attempt it again as its a good basic top for jersey and for Autumn wearing. Heres my 80's style Dynasty pose as thats what the shoulders feel like! (Hence the name)

I decided to pair it with my Beignet which is sadly getting larger by the second. I think once its totally unwearable then I will unpick it and try to take it in. Its too cute to lose!

Stay tuned as later I will reveal the 3 lucky winners of the giveaway!!!