It's Done--But I don't love it!

Here's the Burda #129 blouse. I love the fabric and even the shirt--just not on me! But, I did finish it--invisible zipper and all. Now I'll find someone who can wear a burda 38/40 blouse!

I wish I knew how to rotate photos on this format--but I obviously don't!

Projects--Some Complete, some still underway...

This is the Burda blouse in process...it is NOT done, obviously! I need to put in the size zipper and finish the hem. The fabric wrinkles very easily and the style may be too youthful for me. But, I am going to finish it. I can gift it to my nephew's wife if I decide it isn't for me.

These are t shirts I embroidered for my oldest grandson's 10th birthday party next week. Besides having the machine eat one sleeve and little things like that, they were easy and very repetative! DH digitized the Domo character for me. I had never heard of this critter, but DGS loves him and has various items with this design. Hats, toys, cards, etc. Fun for a 10 year old!

Here's a close up. DGS made up the "Domolicious" comment to complete the look! Last year we embroidered shirts with grand son's previous favorite phrase--Cheese tastes like bacon. He's a sweetheart--bright, athletic, cute, and very kind. He also has a love of the absurd!

At least I spent some time in the sewing studio this weekend! I'll see if I can get the blouse finished tonight.

Mojo? Where are you?

I have the white silk Burda blouse sitting on the sewing machine. I did type out the driections so my mature eyes can read them--and I think I better understand the steps I need to take to shirr the sleeves and back prior to inserting the invisible zipper. But, I have not sewed.

I traced and cut out two Ottobre garments for the 6 YO DGD--cute strawberry themed fabric that I bought from a coop member. The top is a short sleeved blouse, buttons up the front with cap sleeves and a shirred back. The bottom is a skort with a cargo pocket on the side. I do plan to sew this weekend. After the wildflower hike and some outside activities. I will sew.

I'm sewing--Burda #129 from 1/2009

I am making this blouse from a silk broadcloth and I think I am going to really like it. I have had to redo almost every step due to operator error, but I like the way it is turning out. I have to work in between sewing episodes, so maybe tomorrow there will be a photo!

keep on sewing!

Time?

Where does it go? We went to Reno to visit older son and his family--good time was had by all~ We skied, shopped, and just hung out. I even sewed a bit--I repaired my DGS's favorite sleeping bag. It's a bear that folds up into a back pack. It had been well worn and needed some repairing. It wasn't pretty sewing, but it will now last for a while longer.

We are home now. I worked yesterday and today we went to another DGS's 5th birthday party. No sewing for that occasion--he has enough clothing for himself and his younger brother for the year!!! But, it was also fun and we enjoy getting to see the kids and their friends.

Tomorrow--SEWING day! I have a couple of project ideas I want to try to get done.

I love reading other people's blogs--lots of lovely creations and clever adaptations of patterns I'd like to try!

Wadder

I finally got time to work on the Burda tunic--nope! I only need to hem the sleeves and the bottom of the tunic, but I'm done. I chose a light weight woven fabric and it looks like a scrub top--not what I'd hoped for. So, now to move on to something else.

Yesterday was the middle grand son's birthday--five already! We went out to lunch and all 3 kids got peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Funny!

I'll be back soon with a project that works--I have some fabric I really like and hope to make something I'll like from it!

Easter Embroidery

Here are some sideways photos of the t shirts I embroidered for my youngest 3 grand kids for Easter picnics. The two boys' shirts are the same, and my DGD's shirt is a girl's shirt with a seasonal design. She can wear it to school after the holiday.

I am off for a week, so I hope to sew this week!