It sometimes seems like an eternity that I have been learning to
sew, the good part is that I am learning all the time by challenging
myself which helps advance my skills. But there's nothing like a bit of
group support to spur you along and to learn even more techniques, so I've joined up for my first ever Sew Along which is being hosted over here.
Lucky for me my local libraries have a fairly good stash of Burda
Magazines. Some of them have never even been touched so I have the lucky
honor of removing the lovely pattern sheets at the back and trying to
re-fold them to fit back into their little envelope, oh the joys.
I haven't really settled on what I want to make yet, being a
typical Gemini I change my mind every 5 minutes so maybe having too much
to choose from isn't such a great idea. Burda patterns seem to
have either pretty basic to more flamboyant and difficult pattern with
little in between. I want to be able to make items that I am going to
wear. These are some ideas that I have come up with so far
Cascade Jacket from 08/2011 No. 117
Simple Blouse from 12/2012 No. 119
Two Tone Tunic from 12/2012 No. 150
Collarless Jacket from 04/2012 No. 121
Paper Pattern 7188
I can see all of them taking a hard earned place in my wardrobe, it's so hard to decide! Watch this space for updates (or additions!)
All of those patterns are great, you've almost picked an entire mini-wardrobe! :)
ReplyDeleteYou never stop learning to sew I think, but that's the fun part, each project is a new skill learnt, a confidence boost.
And lucky you with those pristine library magazines! I can't wait to see what you choose to sew first xx