Burda Style 5/2019 #117

 I wanted a top that looked like it came from the Sundance catalog. The top that I liked was $150. If you sew, you know that is way too much money. The pattern was traced from my Burda magazine and the fabric was from Jo Ann's, probably from the 90's. So, in essence, free!

I traced the largest size with no adjustments and everything is spot-on. Since it seemed too long for me I did an old fashioned hand stitched three inch hem. I also did no pressing, horrors, because that's the Sundance look.

This picture is horrible, but it shows off the embroidery on the velvet better. Well, I'm off to Jo Ann's for a pattern sale...see you there!

Vogue 7494

This is the second time I've used this pattern. This time the dress is made from remnants from
SR Harris. I was hesitant to put the two fabrics together, but it turned out to my liking.

Simplicity 7277

 I did a little pattern mixing on this dress, but the black was not planned. Once again I forgot to cut two of the skirt gores, so maybe the black side panels are slimming, ha!

If you are busty or short waisted, I would not recommend this pattern. I am neither, but it sure makes me look that way. I'll keep this for awhile just because it is comfortable. It might be cute for a summer dress made up in silk with the short sleeves.

McCall's 7894

 I really like this dress, but I was going to have pictures taken, then take the dress off and put on something else, because the fit was not perfect in the back (more on that later). My husband said to just keep it on because no one would notice and it looked good.

 I also made the sleeves about two inches longer and they still seem really short.

Here's the back. If I make the again I will slash the pattern in the back and make some darts at the waist. Wanted the sleeves to hit at the waistline...

The fabric is glittery cotton from Jo-Ann's dot discount section. I think it was about three dollars max!

We went up north the day after Labor Day, we were all hoping for a swim but the weather did not cooperate. Still beautiful though.

BurdaStyle 5/2019 #105

 I wanted something easy to sew and this dress from Burda fits the bill. I don't like pockets, so those went away. I sewed the dress up without looking at the instructions since we all know how terrible they are anyway. The pattern runs really long in the waist, but it's okay for me.

The fabric is from so long ago that I have no idea what it is or where it came from.

My slip is showing again, but look at those cute shoes! You could just add some pom-poms to some sandals that need to be spiced up a bit.