Ellen's Sewing Passion

   Jersey garments are great for everyday use! This pattern cached my eyes and I knew I had to give it a try... I have used a viscose jersey which was great for the pattern. The only alternation I've done is with the neckline. I made a double bias and turned inside with a seam on top, then it will stay better  when I'm wearing it 😊   Burdastyle pattern #115 10/2019

This is the most easiest way to make a summer dress! I have used a T-shirt from my son which he didn't use anymore..  Lucky me 😄 As you ca see from the picture I have only cut it in shape to make a dress. I made a deeper neck and have used the same fabric for bias around the neck  and armholes as the fabric I have used for lengthening the dress. Voila - This is IT! 

In Norwegian we have a saying; "Gult er Kult!" Yellow is Cool! 💛 For holiday it's a great and sunny color! For this dress I have used cotton satin and the pattern is from BurdaStyle October 2019. I'm always curious to try new pattern, and this was not an exception.. I like the inserted pockets which are a great detail.

Sometimes you have to try new versions.. This is my husband's old sweater😊 The wool undershirt is from my father in law. I couldn't use the undershirt with all the holes so I decided to use a plain fabric as lining.  I asked my husband which one to chose, and he said; "Yellow"💛 and I agreed.  I made this as a two piece-set. The sweater is put up-side-down and I have sewn rubber-band at the waist. The sleeves became like 3/4 long since I made raglan sleeves. As a finish around the neck I use a bit of the same wool sweater. I think my lovely model, Torunn looks wonderful in the new refashion set💖 The picture is from a local catwalk ♪♫

I love sewing with linen, and I found this lovely fabric in my stash 🌸🍁 I was curious about this pattern from BurdaStyle October issue, and thought is could be nice for a summer dress as well. I have omitted the tie at the neck and made the dress without sleeves. I like how the skirt is falling and that it's longer on the sides, and of course it's nice to wear linen on holiday 🌞  The top is ready and the skirt to come! BurdaStyle pattern #103 10/2019

I tried to find colors which suit together with the skirt I had from an earlier project. I wanted to fresh the skirt up with a new top!  I had this under-dress in my wardrobe that I didn't use, and an old lightweight wool sweater from my husband which suits together :)  The bias around the neck is a tiny part from the dress. I have used the lace from the under-dress as a decoration for the top of the new dress.  I also used the sleeves from the sweater as a combination for the top.  The rest of the sweater is  taken care of so I can make a skirt for another dress later...  The sleeves are from a jacket which I have used for an  earlier project .                            I have used the pattern for the top to make a  Color-blocked Dress  earlier. My lovely model, Torhild 💕 We are singing together in the choir ♪♫