Self-Explanatory

Nothing much to see here- just a cat in a basket of fabric, because this is what happens when I try to clean and organize my fabric.

Catfinity!

I don't know which of my Shirts No. 1 that I've sewed is my favorite, but this is certainly the most fun.

I made this with Alexander Henry's Catfinity fabric, which while out of print is not impossible to get a hold of on eBay. I had a yard in my stash and found more online so I could make the shirt. This is 100 Acts of Sewing again. There are other colorways in Catfinity- black and white, which is stunning, and a more autumn palette, which I'm not crazy about. If you go on Instagram and search for #catfinity you'll find a lot of garments and projects people have made with the fabric. My favorites are the smaller things- tops and purses- that show off the fabric really well.

I'm super chuffed with my shirt!

Dress Number 1

I finally made a dress!

This was actually a couple of weeks ago. I lost track of blogging- again! Anyhoo this is Dress No. 1 from 100 Acts of Sewing, made with Japanese linen I found on Etsy.

I bought two yards but they might have sent me a little more since I was able to cut the dress easily and the pattern calls for 2 1/4 yards. It was also wide enough that I was able to cut a Grainline Studios Willow tank out of it as well.

I really love wearing it. It's short- just above the knee- but so soft and swingy. I swear the fabric gets softer each time I wash it. I will say that next time I will cut the front neckline a little lower but other than that it's a great fit.

The fabric works just as well in the tank and I love the linen tank even more than the Tula version. The pattern seems to like a more drape-y fabric. I could wear either garment every day.

I have some Indian cotton to make a second dress and I can't wait. I've got a project on my machine that I need to quilt up, which should take a week or so, and then it's back to garments.

Grainline Studios Willow Tank in Tula Pink Seastallions

I think the title says it all but here is my Grainline Studio's Willow tank in Tula Pink's Seastallions fabric.

I love it! I had a little trouble with the darts. One came out great and the other is a little pimply. But overall I love this top. I made a medium which fits me nicely. I can see making more of this top and trying to dress version eventually. I think it looks nicer on me than it does in the picture- it looks a little tent-like and it's actually a nice fit in real life.

Next up I think is going to be another shirt, then I'll try my first dress. I love making clothes! Why haven't I been doing this for years???