Saturday, May 17, 2008

The words SA-FA-RI !!!!

FYI this post is OLD....I wrote it and forgot to publish it because I did not take some "inspiration" pictures off my wall. I'm actually a little further along but I'm in Philly with my Honnie bear, I'll update wen I'm back in the city :-)

My latest obsession is safari inspired clothing (it's probably yours too,lol...its so infectious), inclusive of animal prints, natural hues and masculine cargo details on feminine silhouettes...it is soo me the girly tom-boy.

I'm going to make a Mini Safari Collection. My sister encouraged me join the mini wardrobe contest on PR. I probably will not make the deadline but I will still want follow the guidelines. I'm trying to get the hang of sewing faster without compromising quality and sew items that work well together. This contest calls for 4 pieces, I think I can handle that. I'm aiming for 1 waistcoat, 1 dress, 1 skirt and 1 blouse. The first piece will be this BWOF waistcoat sans belt (well maybe I'll keep it, but a thinner version. It's pettie sizing, why the hizzie is the belt like 4" wide??).

BWOF 107-04-2008

I'm midway through the construction and sew far sew good. I used some more of the fabric I ordered from Gorgeous Fabric and I found this ancient animal print in my stash from when I still lived in the Bronx. How glad am I that I didn't use it until now! Here is what is looks like right now.



I will say that this pattern call for Vilene tape. Which is a German product that is kind of a non-woven fusible stay/bias tape. It's purpose is a stabilize seams and curves. As a substitute I used 1/4 inch "Steam 2 Seam" and clipped notches on my regular stay tape....I think it will work....I hope, lol.

8 comments :

Adrienne said...

Girl that is going to be HOT! Can't wait to see that finished!!

cidell said...

I *love* this jacket. My old roommate is in Germany and was told not to return to this country without two rolls of that tape in hand.

Erica Bunker said...

I love this jacket too! I can not wait to see it complete!

Lashell said...

I can't wait to see the finished jacket. That combo looks hot.

Sheila said...

Great Jacket and looking forward to your FO.

Jada said...

Wow that's going to be so Fabulous!!I can't wait to see it when its done.

Kelly said...

I am so looking forward to see the completed jacket. Great fabric choices

Ashlee M said...

Great read, thank you.