Friday, September 13, 2013

Yes! I made a roly poly!

I actually made a wearable garment - and it didn't turn out half bad.




I loved this pattern. It was so easy for a noob like myself.  I was confused at first because I didn't quite understand how to take the pattern that was printed on nine sheets of paper and make it into one template for cutting. I figured out how to tape it together and then I  traced the size pattern onto freezer paper so I could use that to cut my fabric. That worked very well (I love, love, love freezer paper!). I also had to learn how to make a button hole. My machine came with a button hole foot, but I didn't understand the 4-step buttonhole process. After I watched a few YouTube videos, I was ready to finish up. I did mess up a little because I planned to add pockets to this on both sides, but then I decided not to add pockets and I didn't cut the fabric in one piece, so there are side seams on my tunic that shouldn't be there. No big.

The fabric is a lightweight corduroy with a sweet bird pattern from Joann's. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it and knew I wanted to use this fabric for the Roly Poly. The inner fabric is a solid purple, seersucker-ish lightweight cotton. The garment is reversible but the corduroy side is definitely cuter.



I'm linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts and Kelly at Needle and Thread Thursday.

7 comments:

  1. What a cute little top! I've never sewn a garment, so it would have to be ridiculously easy for me to have success with it, haha!

    I'm so glad you linked up with Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  2. Love it!! I've never sewn clothes either!
    Congrats!

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  3. gorgeous. This is on my list of things to try too - never having made any garments before!

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  4. Very cute :) Looking for children's patterns at the moment for some Briar Rose so this maybe an idea.

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  5. Congratulations on your dress finish. It is just beautiful Marie

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  6. This is so cute! Good job! Clothes always scare me.

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