Quick Sew Scarf and a Quick Garment Update
Hi everyone,
Sometimes fabric is staring at you, and you start to feel quite uncomfortable. Those little bits bought for a specific purpose that are still sitting there, waiting to play their role in life.
This bit of cheap lurex /gauze fabric was one of those pieces. I only had a small piece that I purchased to make a cowl/infinity scarf. I would wear it in the evening if we were travelling - small and light enough to pack, and can transform the plain black jumper and skirt/pants into an evening outfit. I would do the same if we weren't travelling as well - I don't have much need for evening wear and would rather transform an everyday garment with an accessory.
I also was rummaging around and found a large frog closure. I thought this would be ideal to sew onto my polar fleece vest (Simplicity 4032) that I made earlier this year from leftovers from other projects. It is designed to be worn open, but I prefer to hold it closed - it's warmer that way.
This was the vest closed with hook and eye:
And the hook and eye is now covered by the closure. I would still use the hook and eye to keep the frog from pulling open too far:
All finished:
Sometimes fabric is staring at you, and you start to feel quite uncomfortable. Those little bits bought for a specific purpose that are still sitting there, waiting to play their role in life.
This bit of cheap lurex /gauze fabric was one of those pieces. I only had a small piece that I purchased to make a cowl/infinity scarf. I would wear it in the evening if we were travelling - small and light enough to pack, and can transform the plain black jumper and skirt/pants into an evening outfit. I would do the same if we weren't travelling as well - I don't have much need for evening wear and would rather transform an everyday garment with an accessory.
I also was rummaging around and found a large frog closure. I thought this would be ideal to sew onto my polar fleece vest (Simplicity 4032) that I made earlier this year from leftovers from other projects. It is designed to be worn open, but I prefer to hold it closed - it's warmer that way.
This was the vest closed with hook and eye:
And the hook and eye is now covered by the closure. I would still use the hook and eye to keep the frog from pulling open too far:
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| (n real life this closure is sewn on straight - but they swivel when worn a bit) |
All finished:
Until tomorrow,
Sarah Liz :)
Your vest looks great. I think it was a good decision. I have some shiny grey fabric - nice fabric, except it's shiny- I am saving it for a muslin....
ReplyDeleteUsing up fabric you don't like on a muslin is a great way of using it up :)
DeleteI really like your scarf; that fabric really makes it unique. To me it would work for almost any occasion, I would wear this to work and it would replace a metallic necklace. Very nice use of this fabric. I like the frog closure for the vest as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda - I agree, it is a very versatile scarf :)
Deletenice job on the vest, the scarf is great too, I picked up fabric for scarves a few weeks back just haven't had time to deal with them lol!
ReplyDeleteHelen
Hi Helen, - you must find a little bit of time - they are so simple to make and you feel like at least you have done something :)
DeleteWow...what a difference the frog closure ,made..
ReplyDeleteLove your scarf, happy sewing.
It does make a big difference :)
DeleteNice scarf and vest.
ReplyDeleteThank you Faye :)
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