Sunday Stash - Everyone Deserves Pretty Knickers Week

In my quest to make some more knickers and bras I took a trip to Lincraft to get some supplies (and enjoy their 40% off).

I mostly purchased mesh and lace as it comes in very handy for the patterns I'm using.  Plus they help make things look a bit more feminine.

The bottom on the pile is a slub knit.  It feels amazing!  I can't wait to get a pair of knickers in it!

While I was at Lincraft I also took advantage of their selection of lingerie trims and elastics and stocked up (Why weren't these included in the 40% off!)

I think I got a pretty good selection.  Fold Over Elastic in white, black, nude and navy.  Black Rick Rac Elastic trim, matching width elastics, a whole matching set including bra strapping and fluro green bra strapping!  I have no idea what I'm using the green with at the moment but I love it!

I had grabbed some bra hardware, like hooks and strap adjusters and left them all at the counter, thankfully without paying for them!  These kind of things tend to happen to me on a Friday afternoon.

I've already used some of it to have some fun and make some pretty new knickers, I can't wait to get stuck in and make some more!

I'm linking up with Molli Sparkles for Sunday Stash today.

12 metres of fabric for less than $31.94!

I walked into my local Spotlight and spotted this sign.

 

 

That was it so I didn't even bother looking at the fabrics on bolts!  Instead after some rummaging I found the awesome scored below!

 

 



 

 

1m of the peach and .4m of the navy, both Scuba Knit which I used to make my Weetwood skirt!

 

 

 

.5m of hot pink Rayon.  I'm thinking a little skirt for a 1st birthday out of it.

 

 

 

1.1m of this knit.  Either to practice with or a pj shirt or shorts.

 

 

 

I scored 4m of this sateen which was a cancelled layby.  I don't have any plans yet, but sateen? Yes please!

 

 

 

.75m of white ribbing.  I wasn't going to leave it when it is normally $12 + a metre!

 

 

 

 

2m of this, I think its a crepe, but I could be wrong.

 

 

 

1.1 of this rayon.  It might have been my favourite fabric in the end.  I love the pattern!  I'm very glad I took the chance on it because I couldn't see the amazing pattern when it was all folded up!

 

 

I also got 1m of white lycra, because who is going to turn down lycra for more than $20 off the RRP.  (I thought I had a photo but I obviously don't,  so just imagine something white and lycra-y here!)

 

 

 

I also grabbed some zippers and a spool of thread (the thread was also reduced!).  That gave me the grand total of $31.94!  I think I got a bargin!

 

 

 

 

What was your favourite fabric bargin?

 

Emma

Some recent Fabric Scores

I like fabric shopping.  That's no lie.  I have enough quilting fabric to sink a battle ship but dressmaking fabric not so much.  In fact up until about 12 months ago I had no interest in sewing clothes.  They scared me.  They had curves and zips and scary terms like notches and you had to cut out patterns and actually use scissors to cut the fabric.  Being a quilter all those things scared me.  But somehow I got over it.  Something made me want to sew clothes.  And wearable ones at that. So that was what I did.

I started with a few simple things, a skirt or two, and then a top.  Then I found those indie pattern designers we all love Colette, April Rhodes, Sew Over It, By Hand London, and spent hours trawling through patterns finding ones I loved and wanted to make and buying the ones I could afford.  I'd also hit up Spotlights pattern sales when they were 3 for $10 and make the most of it.

Now I do profess to being a dedicated Spotlight shopper (I blame the nearly 5 years of working there.  I'm thinking of ideas for a post for my hints and tips for finding bargins at Spotlight. Let me know).  However I was down near Lincraft and thought I would go in and see what they had.  I was impressed.  Bargins garlore on their clearance table!  Some lycra type lining at $5/m and some navy ribbed knit down to $1.25.  Now I didn't take photos of these two partly because they are pretty boring, partly because they are in a box somewhere :).

The rest were a bit prettier.

There was this maroon knitted fabric with a metallic gold thread at $8/m.  I got 2m to turn into a knitwear jumper for those cooler Autumn days around the corner.  Just to decide on a pattern.  I'm leaning towards using the free Easy Tee pattern by It's Always Autumn.  It's a good pattern, pretty much my size plus its free!  Nothing to complain about there.

 

 

I also fell in love with this other fabric and plan on using the same pattern with it.  I'm just too scared to sew it because it is so open with the weave.  Any hints or tips would be appreciated.  It's really a black/brown colour and the sequins just make it in real life. 

 

 

 

 

I've also purchased this tribal like rayon from Spotlight with unknown plans at the moment, maybe a simple shift dress.

 

 

I also grabbed this pirouette dot tulle during the recent 30% off sale.  I have plans for a cocktail dress using this to make a Carrie Bradshaw (Sex and the City) style skirt and a black satin bodice.

 

I also discovered Ohhh Lulu the other day and fell in love. Romantic, Feminine, Stylish.  I plan on making up a few of their patterns (funds permitting).

I grabbed this combination of stretch lace and cotton below for the Ohhh Lulu Grace Knickers and the lyrca (2 remanent pieces at $2/m) for the Abigail Swimsuit.  One day anyway :).

 

 

 

Anyway I hope to get some more sewing done over the weekend.  Or at least finish off some other things to show you.  Things should settle down after I actually move in after Easter and that should mean more sewing time :)

 

Until then,

 

Emma

Drape Drape 2 No. 4

I was reading some blogs a while ago and stumbled upon the Drape Drape books.  I fell in love.  Sadly being Japanese pattern books they are a bit small for my sizing (about a Australian 12-14 ).  Anyway I'm pretty happy with this first run though.

I went into Lincraft the other day and scored on their clearance table, though that is for another post.  This gray kind of see through knit caught my eye and I decided to make Drape Drape 2 Number 4.

 

 

As I said I'm pretty happy with it for a first try, I plan on modifying the pattern when I make it again.  It was very quick and easy to sew, in a few hours and then I wore it to a party that night.

 

 

There is more Drape Drape in my future for sure.  Maybe after I move anyway :)

 

Emma

Handmade Tuesday #3 - Knit Pencil Skirt

A very old make on today.  I made this super simple skirt about four or five years ago with a 'crinkle knit' from Spotlight. It's just a straight skirt, as in I cut what I needed for the waist and then straight down.  Being a knit it manages to give it a nice shape too. It's on an exposed elastic waistband and I've had multiple compliments when I've worn it which is always a lovely feeling!

 

 

Sorry about the dodgy mirror selfie!

 

Emma :)