Sunday, May 29, 2011

Black and White



I have been sewing up a storm with my new Bernina this past week. Here are some of my new creations. First, I bought some wonderful fabric from Marcy Tilton recently. Some fabrics are just worth the price, and I loved a french print. It happened to match a lavender cardigan I made several years ago. The fabric became a Tango Skirt - a pattern I have made millions of times. I was very pleased how this one turned out. I used a decorative stitch for the hem, which matched the design of the print perfectly.








Now for the topic at hand: black and white.











I have been trying to make more unusual pieces. It's been a challenge experimenting with new designs and challenging myself with new techniques.














I purchased black and white fabrics from Fabric.com - one is polka dot while the other is a stripe. I intended to use them together and was able to make two tops. It was fun making two totally different things. The first shirt is a Marcy Tilton pattern from Vogue, while the second is the Urban T from The Sewing Workshop. That's the joy of sewing.
























4 comments:

  1. I love what you did with the dots and stripes Carolyn. Your tops are both classic and artistic at the same time. I'm sure you get many many complements on them!

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  2. Glad you are getting on with your Bernina I love mine - your tops and skirt are great and your husbands shirt fits great am seriously thinking about getting the sure fit system too happy sewing

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  3. I think you sew as much as I do, Carolyn. Love the black/white knit top. Your husband's shirts fit so well. Don't tell my husband you make them, please!
    Hugs, Joy

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