The Sewing Challenge

So although I've been recovering from my foot surgery;I've been busy sewing all types of garments. One outfit that I just finished is a peplum top and skirt.

The Pencil Skirt:


Pattern Used:  Mimi Goodwin Knit Pencil Skirt Tutorial

• Description:  This is an excellent tutorial for a knit skirt.  It is made according to your personal measurements.


• Summary:  This tutorial is excellent for beginners.  It didn't take me more than 30 minutes to make.


• Alteration: The only alteration that I made to the skirt was to taper it in at the lower edge by approximately 2-3 inches to maintain the tapered appearance.


• Fabric: Ponte Knit; 60 inches wide by 1 yard

After completing the skirt I discovered that I had a simple button front sweater that matched the skirt exactly.  I purchased it a couple of years ago from Old Navy.
I had made this skirt about 2 months ago and had already planned to make a blouse out of some fabric that I had gotten from JoAnn Fabrics clearance table.

 I had McCall 6754 in my stash, and figured it would make up well in the couldn't find quite the right top pattern to use. McCall 6754 Peplum Top

• Pattern Used:       McCall 6754 top (view C)
• Description:      Peplum blouse, view C;  size 14 with minor alterations 
• Alterations:  Added 5 inches to length of peplum (to accommodate my 6 ft frame)
• Summary:     Top was very easy to put together.  I assembled the blouse on my serger, and hand stitched all of the hems.  I didn't want topstitching to distract from the paisley style print of the fabric. The pattern went together very easily.

I can't wait till my foot is fully recovered and I can get back in my heels so that I can take better photos.I had to start posting some of my sewing because my stack of completed was getting large. Happy Sewing . .. .