Ellen's Sewing Passion

I'm always curious to see how my dress will look like  after cutting apart several garments to make it..! 😅 My mum's old sweater is the eye-catching for this dress, and it makes me Happy to wear it because it remains me of her 💗 The red top is from the wool dress and the sleeves from the white sweater. For the waist I have used a part of the wool top. I made pockets for the skirt and sewed an exposed zipper in front.  The collar is made of a piece I have left from a cardigan. My husband always makes me laugh when he is taking the pictures! 😄

My lovely model and good friend, Inger Hanne 💕   This is another Japanese technic I've learned from Shingo Sato. I start with the upper part and draw the lines I want to have. Then I lengthen the the edges of the curves to make a sash. I also drew a line for the back to make it more special.  The skirt is based on a pattern from BurdaStyle. I made a flounce on the skirt lining to make it softer. The skirt is based on  Burdastyle pattern #121 04/2016

  This is one of my favorite Colors which I love! 💗 I'm always curious to try new patterns, and this was no exception... The pleats in front, both for the top and the skirt makes it unique and special. I like this style and it's perfect for any occasion.  It's an easy pattern, but I think it is important to use a steady jersey. I have used medium weight courtelle jersey, and I'm Happy with the outcome 😊                                  Burdastyle pattern #113 10/2018

Pinted fabric is one of my favorites! 💢 This is an easy top made from BurdaStyle pattern #112 04/2009 I had a bit left of the bronze fabric which I though was nice together with the printed jersey. I made a split as a finish at the end of the sleeves. I have used this pattern several times, and if you like you can see my  Jersey/Lace top or my Winter wonderland top The pattern is perfect to combine different fabric 😉 BurdaStyle pattern #112 04/2009

 Sara is the lucky owner of the kimono / bathrobe I made  when I was participating in the Norwegian Sewing bee last year. We were going to make a luxury dressing gown / bathrobe within 3 hours 30 min! I chose to use viscose fabric combined with satin. The bathrobe should have collar, side-pockets and  the belt were suppose to have a creative detail. I made a wrap-belt decorated with ribbons and pearls. I'm really happy with the outcome which I managed within the time-limit! I think the bathrobe suits Sara very well 💗  Based on BurdaStyle pattern #128 11/2009

The Autumn Leaves drift by my Window ♪♫ This is a beautiful song we are singing in our Choir. I think these colors are Great to appreciate the Autumn 🍁   This is how I cut the sweaters: The wool sweater is turned back forward  because I love the little detail with the pearl buttons. I have used the neckline for the red wool dress from an  earlier post . The waistband and the red cuffs are also from the same project. The grey jacket is turned back forward and I have sewn between the buttons  so it doesn't get open when walking... The lilac waistband from the sweater is sewn as a finish for the skirt. Voila! Dress is finished 💜 My husband and I had a Funny photo-session by the sea 😂