Simplicity 2246, aka the Lisette Traveller dress, goes together really easily. It is the kind of pattern that lends itself to being sewn in small bursts of activity.
Last week I almost finished the placket, sewed the collar and inserted the sleeves. The instructions suggest hemming at a middle stage of construction - I didn't do that as I want to check the hem length once I have finished. Monday morning I sewed the last placket seam and wound a new bobbin in preparation for the nine buttonholes...
Tuesday morning I marked out the buttonholes - there is a super useful button hole marking guide in the pattern pieces. This saved a lot of time and measuring. Then I sewed six buttonholes while RG slept and the final three with her watching me.
Tuesday morning I marked out the buttonholes - there is a super useful button hole marking guide in the pattern pieces. This saved a lot of time and measuring. Then I sewed six buttonholes while RG slept and the final three with her watching me.
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Phew...just buttons, pockets and hems left, plus snipping and finishing off...I am hoping I can get this finished for the 4th July deadline. I hgave also cut front and back of the proper blue fabric as this brown version was supposed to be a wearable muslin.
Right, no more sewing, it is time for this view....mushy pear and parsnip for her, coffee for me. Let's hope I don't get muddled up.
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I'm hooping your back is improving steadily. I'm very impressed by your ability to finish the dress in little spurts of activity. I always try and block out big chunks of time to sew, but considering all the distractions, I think your method might make more sense.
ReplyDeleteI have ben surprised how much I can do by sewing in small chunks of time. I guess it wouldn't work for a very complex project.
DeleteOh man, I'm so sorry about your back. I really hope it heals quickly. :(
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you're still managing to work on the dress! You're superhuman! Rocket Girl looks so sweet sitting in her chair checking out the proceedings!
Thank you, the back is healing. Working on the dress gives me something of a break from everyday jobs!
DeleteHang in there! Do you back exercises!
ReplyDeleteI'm really excited to see your finished dress. That's a pattern on my to-do list. :) Your fabric looks gorgeous.
Yes. I am doing the exercises! Glad you like the fabric, I wasn't too sure as I don't usually wear big patterned fabrics. I think you should definitely try the pattern.
DeleteLooking good progress Debbie, your method seems to be.working. big bad news abt yr back, but good you are doing yr exercises, fingers crossed for everything, back, dress for Jul 4 and choosing the coffee!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, just sewed on the buttons! So progressing slowly but surely. x
DeleteKeep at it you will get there...just think of the sense of achievement! Hope the back get sorted soon too.MIne used to eat mushed up date and carrot.
ReplyDeleteDo you know, I am enjoying these small bursts of sewing? I will try date and carrot soon. I mean try giving it to RG. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a good reminder what one can accomplish by doing a little bit often. I hope your back gets better soon - baby and a back-pain must be a challenging combination!
ReplyDeleteEek, sorry to hear about your back, but I enjoyed this post -- your adorable audience and the reminder that we can make progress in small spurts (a good reminder for me, always rushing through projects!) I'm looking forward to seeing this dress, I think the big print and the classic silhouette will be a nice combo.
ReplyDeleteAh, that fabric is really lovely. And Rocket Girl watching you is adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteSorry about your back and too bad that you can't get physio earlier. Let's hope it'll clear up quickly!