Blue Swirl Scarf

I just love making scarves so much I had to make a few more before it got too warm out. I made a scarf for my mom a little while back. It's a black and white floral scarf (Check it out here )

 Well she loved it so much that she wanted another one. Since her birthday was last month I decided to make her one as a gift.

She loves blue so of course I had to go with that. I chose a blue satin lining and multi-toned blue swirled sheer print. I love the blue as well and was tempted to keep it all to myself, but I love my mom too much to be greedy :) 

Full View- Blue Satin & Blue Swirl

Scarf Wrapped Around Neck Twice 

I really do enjoy making these scarves. It doesn't hurt that they are quick and don't take too much fabric. Look for the next couple posts, they'll be scarves too :)

~JV

Facebook Page

A friend suggested I create a page on facebook for people who are interested in my work. That way anyone who isn't a personal facebook friend and/or doesn't know about my blog can follow the page. So I've done just that.

Check it out if you haven't already https://www.facebook.com/sewingpassion

Please Like it so I can have a million followers :) I'll be updating that with any new blogs, news, or exciting events! And you can contact me through that if you'd like any custom work done.

Music Letters

Every two months new classes come out for the sewing courses. Sometimes the classes repeat themselves and that's the case for the Teen Sewing 101 class. The pattern was letter pillows and it was for January through April. I had the final class with this project last weekend.

Any samples I make for the class where I buy the supplies I obviously get to keep. Most of the time they are clothes that I'll alter and wear at some point so I don't mind. For this project, I couldn't really figure out a word that I could make that would look appropriate for my apartment. So I asked my sister if one of our younger cousins might want their name or something. That's when my 20 year old sister said "Make them for me!!!" How could I refuse? :) So she wanted me to make the pillows spell out MUSIC. She loves to sing and it's a theme she had in her room.

They are individual letters (although you could hand stitch them together if you wanted) and about a foot tall. Every letter was included in the package so the sky's the limit when it comes to the words someone wants made.

All of the letters in order

 Here are the individual shots of each letter.



I asked my sister for a picture of the letters so I could blog them, and she took one right after I had gotten my pictures, so I wanted to include her picture too



I had to hang on to them for four months so now she was finally able to take them home and set them up in her room. Wonder where she'll put them?

~JV

Multi-Colored/Black Satin Trimmed Blouse

I've tried really hard lately to keep up with this little blog I've got going on here. This month has just been a little crazy with all the working and freelance jobs I've had going on. But I'm taking some time to post. Just a simple post about a blouse. I've actually had this made for some years now, but it's never too late to show off my work.

This sheer multi-colored fabric was left over from a fashion show for SADA (Student Apparel Design Association- an MSU fashion club) I did in 2009. I don't think I've posted pictures of that yet, but I'll get around to it. It's from the pattern I used for a blue shirt I wore for the show. Click the link to see it.

http://sewingpassion.blogspot.com/2011/11/blue-bow-shirt.html

Besides the sheer fabric, I used a black satin for the trim around the neckline. I also had to use an interfacing for the facing around the whole neckline (which you can see through the fabric). I'll have to figure out a way to fix it so you can't see the interfacing.

The Front and Back Views, Full Blouse 

Front and Back Views with a Ribbon Belt

This blouse is from McCall's Pattern 5708 View B

It's a great blouse to wear with a cute belt, and there's plenty of colors to work with so there are a lot of options for camisoles to wear underneath too.

~JV

Floral Tunic- Class/Easter

This morning I had a class with a young women who is really interested in fashion and wanted to learn how to sew her own clothes. I love that. The project we did was a simple tunic. I'll admit that the projects they have available for the classes aren't as trendy as a younger crowd may like, but they are good introductions to sewing. Besides, this pattern included a belt she could make if she really wanted to.

It's a pretty simple design with a yoke in the front and the back, pleats under the yoke on both the front and back, 3/4 length sleeves, and a hem that hits just below the hips. The fabric I chose is a cotton floral print that had a texture of small nubs on the entire fabric. The vibrancy of the print doesn't allow you to see the pleats very well in the picture, but they add the fullness to the tunic. I also created my own bias tape to attach around the neckline.

Front View- Yoke with Pleats



Back View-Yoke with Pleats

 The pattern also included instructions for a belt to go with the shirt. It's a simple belt, which I used material I had leftover from the Felt Flower Pillow I made. The tan went perfectly with the colors of the shirt. I used the extra self-made bias tape to make the ties for the belt.



View 1 with Belt- Ties brought to front

View 2 with Belt- Ties in back




This Pattern is Simplicity 2147 View C Tunic and D Belt



I always make the actual project for the student to look at when they are working so I had this made about a week ago. That means I was able to wear it for Easter too!! I love that I get to do that.

~JV

Blue Sheer Tunic

Two posts in one day, but there's a reason. This tunic I made is also something I created to wear for my birthday. In celebration of my 25th birthday we went bowling with friends and family. So I decided to make another shirt to wear out. I wanted something that would be cute but comfortable to wear to a bowling ally. The fabric I chose was a sheer blue floral print that would breath if I got too hot while knocking those bowling pins down.

This tunic has a deep v-neckline as well, with 3/4 length sleeves, and a tie with elastic under the bust. The hem hits around the mid-thigh. It's a pretty simple design but still really cute. 

Front View with tie under the bust

Close up View of Front V-neck

Back View

This tunic is from Simplicity Pattern 0347

(Again sorry about the glare)

 Since the hem hits at the mid-thigh, it's something that could be worn with leggings (I had on skinny jeans). I may have to look into making the dress with the short sleeves because it would be great for the summer, especially in a beautiful cotton fabric.

~JV

Pink Floral Shirt

Today's post is one I've been meaning to do for a couple weeks but just got around to getting pictures. This shirt is one I made to wear for my birthday last month. I love making new clothes for special events so of course I had to make something to wear for my 25th birthday.

The fabric I decided to use is one I've have for quite a while and could never decide what to do with it. So finally I told myself to just use it. I love the delicate sheer floral print so I thought it would be perfect with a flowy top. I knew I'd have to wear a cami under it so I picked a design with a deep v-neckline.

The shirt also has a belt made in the same fabric (which is tough to see in the photos), and the sleeves have straps that tie into a bow.

Front View with matching belt tied to the side

Side View of sleeve with ties and view of belt in front

Back View

This shirt is from Simplicity Pattern 1872, top view

(Sorry about the glare)

The garments in this pattern are obviously a looser fit. When I went with the size indicated in the back, it ended up being a bit bigger then I had hoped. The tie belt definitely helps to pull it in for a closer fit. But I do want to eventually make the dress so I'll have to keep in mind to make it a smaller size.

~JV