Sew Spoiled

I am so excited about my new black with white polka dots skirt. I first saw this type of skirt walking around the outlet mall. This skirt was in the window of J.Crew calling to me. Right away, I could see the potential of it in my wardrobe. I wanted it!!! I knew I could recreate it so I didn't even look at the J.Crew price. Since then, I have learned that is was $85. Wow! I am so glad that I decided to make my own. I used this free online Skirt Pattern  and bought the fabric at JoAnn's for $6 per yard. The pattern does not come with pockets so I borrowed the pocket template from the  Iris Shorts pattern  by Colette Patterns. I cut 4 pocket pieces out and stitched each one 3" from the top of the skirt. There is an invisible zipper to install on the back of the skirt. There are also 4 darts, 2 in the front and 2 in the back. If you are unsure how to sew darts here is an excellent  dart video tutorial . Overall, I am happy with my results. I saved money, it is tail...

Yesterday I started this simple project! It comes from Colette Patterns , it is the Madeline Mini Bloomers . If you want to follow along grab the pattern at Colette Patterns ! She also has an awesome fabric Giveaway through Sew Mama Sew! ( By the way you can find Sew Spoiled Patterns at Sew Mama Sew Now!) The giveaway runs through July 28, 2010. Just post a comment on Collete Patterns Facebook Page . This is a continuation of the Mini Bloomers project. I am going to finish it through the weekend. Tomorrow we will finish! Yeah! Step 5: ( Center Seams) Pin, sew and finish the seam. I chose to serge the seams to finish them. Step 6: ( Crotch Seam) Pin, sew and finish the seams. Step 7: (Side Seams) Pin, sew and finish the seams.   Step 8: (Waistband) Finish the raw edge of the waistband and turn over 2". I think you should try it on at this point because I did and I realized that it was not right for my shape. Maybe the style is right for a teenager but not for me, a mothe...