Simplicity 2195 & Jalie 3024

I made Simplicity 2195 to wear to the Kenny Chesney Concert. I cut a size 20 in the shoulders and neckline and out to the largest size at the hips. I didn't use the facing pieces. I hate facings on knits, actually I just hate facings period. I bound the neckline with crosswise cut fabric. I had large pieces of fabric left so I cut out Jalie 3024 for two of my granddaughters. They are thick as thieves and love matching each other. I love this pattern for a quick and easy dress. The girls love them. I don't remember where I got the blue knit I've had it for awhile. The black knit w/ silver skulls is from fabric.com. I added length to the dresses but they are still short. Will add more length next time.

And a picture of Mr. Finnegan and his newest idea of fun. He steals paper plates and chews and throws them all over the place. He is one crazy kitten.

Lots of Panties for Hailey- That Darn Kat Undies

I made 10 pairs of panties for Hailey because she was trying to wear the ones I made her over and over because she likes the way the feel. My son implored me to make her additional panties. So I spent all day Sunday making panties. I have a very happy granddaughter now who loves all her "new pairs" as she calls them. I used the pattern from That Darn Kat

but used elastic in lieu of the suggested lycra fabric. I've done it that way but if the fabric doesn't have really good recovery than the panties fall off. Hailey has a full lower bum and store bought undies ride up on her. These fit her wonderfully. Huckleberry and Mr. Finnegan had to get in on the panty party.

Vogue 8679- Top for Judy

Made this Vogue 8679 top for Judy for work. Not sure if she'll like it but Sharon likes it so it will have a home. It was quick and easy and I was pleased with it. I added 1" length in the body and 3" to the bottom. I'll add a picture of Judy in it if I see her anytime soon.

I used the coverstitch for neck, sleeves and hem. I use steam a seam lite first then coverstitch hems. It works so nice. And a picture of Huckleberry just for good measure.

Vogue 8724 Custom Fit Cups- for Megan

I made Vogue 8724 for my daughter Megan. Whom I usually have to do a FBA for. I used this pattern with the D cup and only a minor pattern adjustment to the neckline that I do to all of Megan's patterns. She always has gaps at the neckline. I use the french curve to mark the neckline then foldover a 1/4". I use to just fold in a little pleat in the pattern but this works much better and lies smoothly. This dress went together quickly and fit her perfectly. This will become a TNT for Megan. She loves this style and often buys this style dress. I had a bunch of fabric left so made this matching romper for Sophie June. I couldn't find a pattern that was what I wanted so I just took a vintage romper pattern and used the general shape and changed it at the top. The picture of Megan in the dress are before I hemmed it and finished the neckline. I used my coverstitch machine to hem it. I took two inches out of the length but it was still long. Mr. Finnegan wanted in on the photo shoot. He's six monthes old this coming week. He's a really playful fun kitten.