Have I mentioned before that I love to sew? Just in case you didn't remember, here are a few projects I finished recently. The first one is a wrap blouse that was initially a dress. I cut it out a while back and finally finished it up yesterday. The pattern I used is New Look 6674, view A. I made the wrap dress thinking that I would just have to wait to wear it until next spring/summer, but when I saw how cute it turned out, I just knew I wouldn't be able to wait to wear it. I ended up cutting off about 13 inches from the skirt and making it into a blouse instead. I really love the gathered sleeves on this pattern!
Next up, I made a bag out of some material I've had earmarked to make a large tote out of for a while. The lining is a vintage sheet, and the straps are leather. I just kind of made the pattern up as I went along on this one. I really love how it ended up but I think if I were to make another, I would add some interfacing to give it some form. It looks great on my shoulder but when I put it down, it is just a big puddle of a bag.
You may remember this next one from here. This one started out as a little black dress. Once I tried it on, I realized it looked more like a moo moo on me than a "little black dress". I had to plan B it, and salvage it into a nighty. I added the ruffle at the bottom and it really is fabulous now. My husband even said it looks cute without my prompting, so THAT ladies, is a huge success in my book!
This is possibly my second comment---my first one disappeared!
I LOVE everything you posted today! And I am writing down the pattern number for the shirt because it is SO CUTE!
Posted by: randi | 09 September 2008 at 08:40 PM
Well your hubby is right, it is cute!!! Wow! I love the bag and blouse too! You are so talented.
Posted by: Judy | 09 September 2008 at 08:59 PM
Awesome sewing Ms. Penny! I especially love your new blouse!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 09 September 2008 at 09:18 PM
Hi Penny!
Everything looks great! I love what you did to the shirt. That looks so pretty! I love the nightie and the bag. Great job as always!
jenn
Posted by: jenn | 09 September 2008 at 09:48 PM
I like that blouse too! I was thinking about you the other day and wondering how you like having a dress form. I think I would like sewing clothes better if I had something like that to work with. Things probably fit better huh. ..
Posted by: amylouwho | 09 September 2008 at 10:53 PM
Hi Penny, your so clever, love everything you have made!
Sarah x
Posted by: sarah | 10 September 2008 at 04:12 AM
Wow, it all looks great!! I love the wrap blouse. How pretty!! I love the way you can reinvent something. It would have ended up in my scrap pile. :)
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | 10 September 2008 at 05:07 AM
Penny - just love you Blog! Have from the day I found it. You really give me a new approach to sewing! Reading your blog has inspired me to rethink making my own clothes, especially when I read posts like this one. I love that you aren't afraid to take a mistake and turn it into a fab - nightie or other wonderful piece. Thanks for all the inspiration you give those of us who sew.
Posted by: Stacy | 10 September 2008 at 05:53 AM
Love the bag. That's pretty good thinkin to rescue something you made, but didn't like into something you'll love. Cute nightie and blouse.
Posted by: Marcia | 10 September 2008 at 05:54 AM
you are one seriously talented seamstress. that bag is pretty fabulous!
Posted by: jacquie | 10 September 2008 at 08:35 AM
I love the blouse...and the bag...and the ruffle you added! I've always wanted to sew my own clothes - I've even bought some patterns - but never thought I could do it. Thanks for the inspiration! =)
Posted by: Anna M. | 10 September 2008 at 01:16 PM
That blouse is fabulous!
Posted by: Kate | 11 September 2008 at 03:06 AM
everything is so beautiful! I LOVE the top, it looks soooo professionally made!
Posted by: linda | 11 September 2008 at 03:53 AM
They are all fabulous...but I LOVE the wrap around you made. You make everything very polished! Love them!
Posted by: Stacey | 11 September 2008 at 08:08 AM
You do such lovely work Penny.
Posted by: Nanette | 11 September 2008 at 02:43 PM
I'm so jealous of your creativity and productivity these days! Everything you made is great!
Posted by: jessica | 11 September 2008 at 06:40 PM
I love the first shirt, you did an amazing job.
Posted by: Dana Summers | 13 September 2008 at 10:11 PM
WOW! Love them all. I especially like that fabric from your bag!
Posted by: Tiff@Three Peas | 18 September 2008 at 03:51 AM
You love to sew - it shows!
Posted by: jackie | 18 September 2008 at 08:59 PM
How do you spell out the sound for a whistle? You hot and spicy thang!! You've got a major fan club here! U R AMAZING!!
Posted by: Glynis | 30 September 2008 at 11:14 PM
great bag! Do you just sew through the leather with your machine? Where do you buy leather by the yard? Thanks.
Posted by: kburklin | 24 November 2008 at 03:52 AM