trying an old pattern

I had a chat with my lovely neighbour the other day and she gave me a box full of old sewing patterns she once used.

They are mainly from the 50's and very lovely.

Here is one that I thought I would give a go with some fabric I got given from work.

I am doing the full skirt with the shorter sleeve

 

and the fabric is pretty busy, but we will see how it goes

more as I get further

:)

Making a power ranger

So I will be making a Power Ranger for my Boyfriend son for his 7th birthday.

Here are the images of the costume to be made by me.

He is wanting to be the red one, the mask, belt and sword he already has so all I have to make is the unitard and gloves.

It will be a interesting task maybe I can find some red wellies to go with it. :)

finishing the heavy Dress

I have been battling with this dress lately its so heavy and cumbersome.

Its been difficult to put under the sewing machine, there is so much bulk. (lucky my machine has no issues with bulky items)

So I added a hoop to the bottom, it looked really out there so I tried a few different things one of them making the hoop smaller but it wasn't to be.

I removed it and hope that the hem wont get stepped on.

then I added the boned bodice, it will help keep the strapless heavy part up.

then I had to try it on, as you do. It doesn't fit me my bum is too big ;)

 

I then got onto the lining I ran out of the green, but a bit of pink always freshens up a lining :)

 

I attached the bottom making it ready for the facing and lining 

 

Now the facing and lining is in, I am at the point where I need to finish things.

A night on the sofa sewing is in order now and tomorrow I will deliver and seal the deal. I will try and take some photo's of it in the exhibition if I can. 

Till next time :)