![Dressmaking Debacles: WIP: Burda 6/2022 Vest Dressmaking Debacles: WIP: Burda 6/2022 Vest](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkyc8B2SeXcy_FQ0KnozVr3AVuxdO-ZzUfqdgluRkQyfV918io83aa73qGrBz1APiAWdkQ6jPV-WcY-ISVjQFnDiUsAB5MLultTPNFHGqnbnFzedy9PuXJiZCbWmJUvhAAPZDzCTWptf-X96Mb-8VsSdsxtDNQhXDLf4jXPra9u9K-WwqqsANyOS-FgA/w366-h640/IMG_9153.jpg)
I don’t actually have much to show :-p
I have been itching to sew but not motivated enough to do it. I had SO much on my list for summer and didn’t get much done. I’m ready to move on to fall sewing considering how slow going things have been. I decided to work on the vest/tabard from Burda 6/2022. I am using a wool suiting that I scored from SR Harris (2 3/4 yard for $8!). It’s a medium weight and is perfect for this pattern. I may make a matching pair of shorts from the pattern I’m using for my daughter.
I have pretty standard Burda pattern adjustments. I tissue fit the pattern to my dressform and so far, the changes I made seem to be working out.
This weekend I traced, made pattern adjustments and cut the paper pattern out. Today, I started cutting the fabric out — I cut the fronts, side fronts, back and tabs. I interfaced all the bits that needed interfacing. Then I got ahead of myself and sewed one of the front and side fronts together – I forgot the pocket!!! DOH!
Looking good!! I LOVE this color!
Still have tons to do…but I hope that I can finish the outfit and the jackets for the babies before the end of September.
In other news…
I WON FIRST PLACE IN THE MINNESOTA *~STATE~* FAIR!!!!!!!
Y’all! I was too excited! And if you follow my IG, you know this already! LOL!!
I have Blue. Ribbon. Socks.!!
Here is the Rav page for them: Blue Socks
I ALSO placed for my sweater (3rd place)!
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I was about to melt trying this on for pics though! LOL!!!
The wool is toasty warm! Can’t wait til December!
Joy.
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Is it possible to correct my posture at this late stage in life? LOL!!!
Also, these jeans are MY FAVORITE and their from American Eagle and I laugh every time someone says a store is “too young”. Pfft. Buy what fits/works for you!
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The judges commented on the different stripes on the sleeves – they called it very attractive! And they noted how well the stripes were matched :pats back:
I lost points on the marled ribbing – which was not a design choice, it was a mitigation. I’m happy with it though, but was frustrated that it pooled differently on the second half.
Also, they didn’t like my band of light pink on the right sleeve…but I always add some little tweak or detail to things that are just for me.
I am so grateful for the wins and proud of myself for entering (I almost talked myself out of entering!). I can’t wait for our next MK meetup so I can hear all about other’s projects and wins. <3
I finally finished up the sideways knit that I’d been blogging and it’s CUTE! Woohoo!
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