Sunday, January 27, 2013

A Weekend of Repeats---McCall's 5394 & 6654

It's been a week of steady sewing. I've been at work on some great wardrobe builder pieces---2 ponte knit skirts, 2 leggings, and a cowl neck top. Below are 2 of the pieces that are finished and the other pieces are near complete. I would've had them finished but I took a couple of hours to study draping and pattern drafting. No, my new draping book haven't arrived yet so I relied on my older editions. The concepts are definitely becoming clearer and I'm finding myself dissecting RTW designs and thinking of my own alot more easier. I have to admit it's alot of fun!!!!Anyway, I digress. The 2 pieces I sewed, shown below, are repeats. I can definitely say they are my TNT legging and knit pencil skirt patterns.

McCall 5394
McCall's 5394. You may recall I made 2 pairs HERE. These are my "imitation leather" leggings. They're not pleather, but instead a stretchy fabric I found in the dance/activewear section at Jo-Ann's. From a distance it looks like leather but up close you can see all the sparkle in it. I love the effect. And I won't have to worry about sweating too much in these.

(see the mini sparkles in the fabric.)


McCall 6654
It was a little cool this morning so I wore my newly sewn ponte skirt with a black top and scarf. Excuse my squinting---think I had too much sun in my eyes. I first made this skirt HERE. Here's an upclose of the fabric.....


Ok, that's just 2 of the 5 pieces I'm working on. I'll post the others later as I wear them. The FEARLESS FEBRUARY Sew-Along (details HERE) is less than a week away and I'm nearly done with my planning. I'm so excited!!! Can't wait to unveil my sewing plans. And I can't wait to see yours. It's not too late to join in if you haven't already!!! Until next time, happy sewing!!!!

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18 comments:

  1. VanessaJanuary 27, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    I love those leggings! I tried some before, but they did not look nearly as good as those!

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  2. VictoriaJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Thanks Vanessa! The pattern is wonderful. I just had to shorten the front crotch and add length to the back for my high rear. I was pleasantly suprised!

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  3. CarolJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Oh, Victoria, those leggings are lovely! I want to steal your ponte skirt. What a great print. Two really wonderful outfits.

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  4. It's Melanie DarlingJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    I love the leggings and the skirt. Beautiful job as always.

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  5. AlethiaJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Okay, I'm convinced...gotta stop staring at this pattern and just do it, lol! LOVE your leggings...you look great in them too!

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  6. Uma Mageswari PreveJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Very nice outfits Victoria... I have to start sewing...

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  7. Amanda S.January 28, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Great additions to your wardrobe!

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    I may have to go raid our Joanns for that sparkly fabric! And the leggins pattern too! They would be PERFECT for Roller Derby :)

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  9. Virginia's DaughterJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Way to add to your wardrobe. Looks like quite a warm day in the first pic! The skirt fabric is too live for. I am strongly considering taking on your challenge...and a challenge it would be! Love your new pieces...definitely great wardrobe builders!!

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  10. MyraJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Very nice leggings and skirt! I love the fabric on both! You look great!

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  11. K.LineJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Holy cow, those top pants are SEXAY! I have a pair of leggings that look just like them (from American Apparel, unfortunately) and I would love to be able to find the fabric to recreate them for myself.

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  12. Sarah CJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    No joke, I have made a pair of leggings using that same fabric! They even scrunched up at the bottom too! Yours look significantly better than mine did!

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  13. LynnebJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Great classics with some oo la la!
    LOVE those leggings!

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  14. AliciaJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I am always so jealous of people who can draft things, as I'm still in the "slave to the pattern" stage. Can't wait to what you come up with!

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  15. SEWNJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    You looks fabulous in those leggings. Beautiful work!

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  16. The Slapdash SewistJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    The leggings are awesome! What a great idea to make them out of a less sweaty fabric. And who doesn't need a little sparkle in their lives?

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  17. JulianneFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    I made leggings out of that same fabric too, although I don't think I have any pictures (and I only wear them for special occasions). So needless to say, I love it!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    I think I bought that same fabric yesterday for my leggings!! I'm now in love with the dance fabric section at our Joanns! :)

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