Rigel Bomber

Hey you guys! I hope you are doing fine?

I caught a chill and currently am confined to bed... However I can use my time and post about the Rigel Bomber jacket I made this summer.

The first time I saw this jacket (and the various variations of it) I knew I was going to sew it. I decided for a double gauze fabric. As soon as I had the fabric in my hands it was obvious that I needed a lining... So there was ONE big problem: the pattern did not include a lining... 

So, as a sewing beginner I never made a lining before and I did not have any idea how to do it on my own...

The solution: search the World Wide Web! :-)

After little time I landed on the page of Katy & Laney (two really inspiring sewing bloggers). They offer a complete instruction on how to do your own lining for the Rigel Bomber! This tutorial is well structured and explains in easy words how to draft the lining you need!

So there I was, not only sewing my first jacket with my first lining but also daring to sew single welt pockets.... A lot of firsts for me! :-) BUT I love the outcome of  my jacket and I am glad that I committed myself to this project. Otherwise I wouldn't have this cool jacket in my closet now!

Pattern: Rigel Bomber from Papercut Patterns

Fabric: Double gauze from Frau Tulpe online shop

Would I recommend the pattern: YES! The instructions are detailed and easy to follow. If you prefer a lined jacket the tutorial of Katy & Laney is perfect. I would definitely sew it again with a quilted fabric more suitable for cold weather.

By the way, the pictures were captured during our summer holidays in Hamburg --> go check out my post about this vacation!

And as always, I'm glad for any feedback/comment etc.
Simone

Ohhh(m) what a sweater!

Hey you guys! I hope you're doing fine?
Do you like colors or do you prefer it black and white with your clothing?
For my part, I LOVE colors and a bit of white. :-) On very rare occasions I dress myself totally in black  and in some way I relate black clothing to uncomfortableness. Of course that is nonsense... However I prefer bright colors. Normally I see that there is one piece of color on me... and if it's only the lipstick :-).
So when I did find this sweatshirt fabric at Frau Tulpe shop, I knew this is going to be the perfect fabric for the sweater by Initiative Handarbeit.

It was a really easy and quick pattern to sew and I totally enjoyed to learn about trapuno technique, which is normally used in quilting. But I think it looks awesome on clothes too! What do you say?

Wearing it the first time, my better half told me that I look like candy and I was totally and absolutely delighted!

Keep smiling and bring some color into your life!
Simone

Oversized wool cardigan

Hey girls! Welcome to my blog! This is my first post, so I'm quite nervous!

I put a lot of thought in my first "blog garment"... You know, I wanted to pick something that's trendy but also easy to sew (I'm still a beginner... :-)  ). I decided for an oversized cardigan from burda style issue 09/2016.

You know the feeling when you THINK you start with an easy and quick project and then end up doing loads of hand sewing?! Well I now know what it is like... Nevertheless I really enjoyed making this cardigan!
It is perfect for fall in Austria! Here one day you can have nice warm and sunny weather,  the next day it is freezing cold and raining non-stop.

Pattern: Burda style 09/2016
Fabric: Stoffe Müller in Innsbruck / Austria
Would I recommend the pattern? YES!!! Despite the hand sewing it is a quick sew and also suitable for beginners! I would make it again with a more fluffy kind of fabric!

Enjoy the rest of your sunday!
Simone