Cheetah Kinda Day

Hello Lovelies!

I am back home sadly.  I really enjoyed a much needed getaway to the lovely state of Georgia.  I ate and ate and ate.  Yea, it was really bad lol!  As mentioned on my last post, I made 2 jumpsuits but was only able to wear one during the trip.

Here is Simplicity 1158

I ordered this cheetah print from fashion fabrics about a month ago.  I love the print and the fabric is lightweight and soft.  Just perfect for the hot Atlanta weather we experienced over the weekend. 
Because I was short on time, I didn't put the elastic in the waist like the directions call for, nor did I follow the 5/8" seam allowance for the slim leg.  I wanted it to be a little more baggy but I didn't want the wide leg look.  I also made it with the belt, which is really hard to see in the pics, and pockets.  I love how the jumpsuit turned out despite the not having elastic in the waist or doing the 5/8" seam allowance on the legs.  The directions were very easy to follow and I plan on making the various versions that the pattern offers.  I highly recommend this pattern.  It's super cute, trendy and easy to sew up! 

Until next time, Have a Gratifying Day!
Alonda

Flash Forward

Hello Lovelies!

First, I want to thank everyone for your get well comments.  It was so nice of you and I really appreciate it.  Thank you so much!

I had a planned trip to Atlanta and had nothing to wear.  I left on Thursday night so, during the day I power sewed.  I made two jumpsuits in one day!  I can't believe I accomplished that and one of the jumpsuits was a pattern mashup.  I will do a post with more info and pics once I wear them.  I also finished and wore Vogue 1027.

 I am in LOVE with this dress!  When I first saw reviews about it, I knew I had to have it!  It is an OOP pattern, but I was able to get it on eBay.  I was one determined sewinista :)  I purchased the fabric from Habermans.  There was just something about this fabric pattern that spoke to me every time I went, so I finally broke down and purchased 3 yards.  It is an ITY Knit.  I love the coloring throughout the dress.  As I was constructing the dress, I had the funniest familiar feeling, like I have seen this coloring before.  And then it hit me!  It reminds me of "The Flash"  Can you see it?  The yellow lightening bolt running through the print along with the red of his suit?  Lol!  Yes I am a huge comic book/Marvel fan.  If you have not seen "The Flash" on CW, I highly recommend it!

Now on to my review on the pattern.  It was extremely easy to follow and sews up nicely.  I love the full skirt.  I did not use elastic in the waist as called for since it has an attached belt.  Also, I read reviews that stated that the pattern ran big so I sewed more than the 5/8 seam allowance.  If you have this pattern, or can get your hands on it, I highly recommend it!  I plan to make it again a few times.  One in red and another one with modifications to make the skirt floor length. 

Until next time, Have a Gratifying Day!
Alonda