it’s been a while since I posted to the blog. Today is the first day of Fall, my favorite Sew Season. I thought I would share a few things with you about what’s to come on rieshanicolles.com blog page. Lots of Jumpsuits, Cardigan’s, and maybe some sweaters will make an appearance this fall. Dresses are a given as I am loving the fall looks with a dress, tights, and a cute pair of booties.
The last pieces that I created were strictly for summer and I am making the transition of summer to fall outfits, now sure why, because there a few days of 80 – 90 temperatures in the upcoming forecast. I really need it cool off.
Here are a few of my fall outfits that I have made in the past. Stay tuned for October makes will be shown soon.
Clothes can help you transform into who you need to be perceived as. `Kerry Washington (Olivia Pope, Scandal)
When you’re getting back into the groove of things, you make something quick and easy for satisfaction. My choice for quick and I mean quick, less than an hour to cut and sew this pattern.
I purchased this fabric at Joann’s. The color combo on this one is not available online, but with all the plaid choices out there for winter, I am sure you can find one that you love.
I paired it with a mustard colored sweater from Nordstrom.com, which is no longer available online. Linked below are a few links to others that are the same color and similar in style.
Belt and Blue jeans from at Ross for Dress Less, you gotta love a good pair of stretchy jeggings. It is that time of year for all stretchy pants, at least for me anyway. I love to eat.
Boots are Top Moda purchased at Nordstromrack.com , no longer available, but here is a really close pair, there is only one zipper on this pair instead of 2 zippers. These were on sale, so they may not be available for long.
Pattern Description: Misses’ No Sew Poncho
Pattern Sizing:XXS-XXL
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes super easy.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?‘‘This pattern was super easy and it is really cute for the cold mornings.
Fabric Used: Flannel from Joanns. The color I have is no longer available online, not sure about in store.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: No alterations were made for sizing. I did serge the inside and made a 1/4 seam around the edge to finish it off.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes and I have already made in a black and white print. I highly recommend this pattern to anyone beginners and advanced sewists as well.
Conclusion: I love this pattern. It’s perfect for beginners and for those needing a quick project to get back into the groove of sewing.
It’s
been a while since I posted a blog. Life itself has been crazy busy for
me and my priorities shifted this summer, school, family, life, and
taking care of myself. Yes sewing is taking care of myself, but it was
taking up time I needed to spend elsewhere.
I
had some work done on my house in August which started with new floors
for my family room, laundry room, and downstairs bathroom. Once those
were done I loved them so much that I had the floors in my sewing space
replaced as well. So you can only imagine that my sewing space was a
total disaster at the time. Now that the work is all done I have slowly
gotten things back to normal.
Before
After
Here is a peak at the table I am using for my cutting table. It is the table out of my kitchen, it is the perfect height and width for me to cut without having to adjust my patterns and fabric when cutting. I actually taped the 2 cutting mats together on the bottom to make one big cutting mat. I am in search of a larger one, but for now this is working just fine.
Here
are few of the patterns I plan on making for the Fall now that my
sewing room is back in order and it is all done. I just need to take
more photos when the lighting is right.
I
have started on the first pattern Simplicity 8982 with cutting out the
pattern and matched it to a knit I found at Wal-Mart in the 5 yards for
$5.00 bolt. It is pretty sturdy and I think it will be perfect for this
project. I will be working on it throughout this week and plan to have
her finished this weekend. Fingers crossed I stick the plan.
Misses’ Knit Two Piece Sweater Dress, Tops, Skirts
View C and View D. Why view C? Well, the sleeves of course. I am so in love with these sleeves. View D, because every girl needs a pencil skirt for Fall.
Misses’ Sweater Dress and Cardigans with Pattern Hacking Options
There are so many options to choose from with this one, I am thinking to go with version 3. It has the option to have button holes and a belt. I am thinking this one in an olive green sweater knit that I also picked up from Wal-Mart.
I put a coat on my Fall Sewing list every year and what happens? I never finish it. Well this year my plan is to make this one from start to finish. It seems simple enough to where I won’t feel like giving up half way the the project. Not sure on a color or fabric yet for this one, but I will definitely be going with View B, the short version.
I love this top and I need more tops again this Fall. I tend to wear cardigans and a t-shirt, but want to change up my look a little this Fall. I love the exposed seams on view A, that’s the view I plan on making.
This a simple top, but I can take Views B and C and make them with a fancy print fabric to get them to pop. There are a lot of other sleeve variations that can also be added to this top. It can be worn with casual wear and with the right fabric it can be dressed up as well. I will be putting elastic in the bottom of View C with the flared sleeve.
Riesha Nicolle 