Sunday 23 March 2008

More items done

I still have one more day on the Easter holiday weekend, but I am pleased with my progress so far.
Completed:-
Navy brocade jacket (lined with pockets and buttons)
Navy denim bootcut pants (stretch with back zip)
Red orange knit wrap top from Simplicity 4076

already done
Peach shell top
Navy gore skirt

So I have 5 items completed for the wardrobe

Still to come by the end of April:-
navy brocade bag
2 more bottoms
1 blouse
1 knit top

Monday 17 March 2008

First Outfit!


here's the first completed outfit

Saturday 15 March 2008

Simplicity 4699 Jacket/Coat in navy brocade in progress.

Simplicity 4699 Jacket/Coat in navy brocade in progress.

I know I've not been reporting much here on the blog. I have started sewing the Simplicity 4699 Jacket/Coat in navy brocade and its going well.
This is part of my PR wardrobe. I had originally planned a burnt orange jacket/coat which I will still sew, but I decided that I'm going for the navy in the wardrobe to make more of an ensemble look with the yet to be made navy bottoms.
I've also decided to line it, although this isn't included in the pattern as the brocade is cotton and not in the least bit slidey I think it would be hard to get on and off without.

So I have a lot to do yet - attach collar and facing and sleeves, and add lining.
Photos will come later :-)