Saturday, May 22, 2010

A BELT AND MUST SEW #6

I have been so very uninspired to do some sewing lately, but I got a bit of a prod from someone the other day......which made me get off my bot-bot and finish a long awaited project - actually two projects!
I made this self covered belt to go with my Easter Dress that I sewed over a month ago (I know, I know, way too long between drinks!)
I hadn't made a belt like this before but am now thinking I'd like a few more - they really finish an outfit off nicely. I probably could have put in a couple more eyelets, but I thought 'Hey, I'll quit while I'm ahead before I muck it up!'

Rather pleased with myself!!


Then there's the matching jacket. I think it took me so long to finish because half way through it I wasn't sure that I actually liked the darn thing and it just sat there staring at me from my sewing table for about 4 weeks, but having finished it and worn it to work,
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!
And don't you just adore the nifty back view of the collar?
I was a bit puzzled how to put it all together at first, but it kinda fell together quite nicely in the end.
And it won't be so long for the next post.....promise!!!!

7 comments:

  1. Ooo Jen very flash, love it, yes i agree the belt finishes it off nicely.Love the buckle and that jacket is gorgeous.
    xx

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  2. The whole thing is perfect. Love it!!! Love the polka dots, love the belt, and love the bolero.

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  3. Oops...I really didn't mean to prod, but seeing the finished result I'm so glad you took it that way LOL! How gorgeous does that matching belt look? LOVE IT! The jacket is divine too...your stitching looks perfect :0
    What's next on the to-sew list?

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  4. I love the cute bolero jacket!!! Great job with belt. I want to make a belt and don't know the first thing about making one. Yours is very inspiring.

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  5. Jen your belt is perfection! Any winter sewing planned?
    Tracy x

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  6. Beautiful outfit. The belt is perfect.

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  7. This outfit is truly gorgeous, I am in awe of your dressmaking abilities.

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