5 Black Threads - Wool blend denim

I couldn't resist the beautiful soft texture of this black Italian wool demin fabric "5 Black Threads".

A classic knee length A-line skirt with the "wrong" side for the main body and simply left enough fabric on the bottom, cut to profile so I could simply turn it up and show the right side of the fabric as a feature along the bottom.

Silver buttons and black Mokuba ribbon with white regular specks and its done.  Zip on the side of course and darts back and front.  The beauty of A-line skirts is with enough flare, you don't need a split.  And to be honest, I didn't use a pattern.  Sometimes, all it takes is to visualise and think it out a little and with the help of a tape measure and tailors chalk, a pattern is born.

Nothing but the "vest"!

I saw a gorgeous vest like layer top the other day and wondered how a heavier knit would look in a similar style.B

Using a basic t-shirt pattern for the shape I made the back standard and flaps at the front to create the fold over look.

Finished it off with a doubled side loose turtle neck and a button to complete the look and wallah ..

I love getting inspiration from what others are wearing.

This sleeveless top is made from a wool blend knit called "Berry Weave".

Pattern Review - Simplicity 2741

With my trusty Bernina 717 sewing machine (its an oldie!) set up in the shop at 108 George Street, Launceston, I am having a marvelous time trialling various patterns with all the fabulous fabric available.

A pattern I have had for some time but have now finally tried out is a Simplicity Pattern No. 2741 which is an "Easy-to-sew" pattern offering mens/women's shirts - with and without collar, vest and boxer shorts.  I have made the collared shirt and it has come out beautifully.  Really happy with the pattern and the fit. Have made the shirt M (medium) size for my husband Andrew who normally wears a shirt size of 40" give or take.

This shirt is made out of Italian cotton shirting.  We have had this fabric for a couple of years, originally bought from Tessuti Fabrics in Sydney.  We have some gorgeous cotton shirting fabrics from Italy in store now.

We used a fine Maltese fusing for collar, neck band and cuffs and it works beautifully.

A customer made this little boys shirt below from current fabric stock.  How gorgeous!

Till next time .. Trish

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