My studio has over 50 lovely sewists passing through each month and many hours are spent stroking fabric and getting over excited about new projects in like-minded company. Occasionally we do some work.
Grace came in a few months ago with a vintage curtain and I literally jumped up and down when I saw it. The design had bold fruit in gorgeous colours, surrounded by a vine in turquoise. It reminded me of Marimekko fabric and Josef Frank all rolled into one.
I helped Grace to construct a simple shirft dress with it and she took it away to finish.
A few weeks later, Grace came back with the other half of the pair of curtains and gifted it to me. A random act of kindness which was very much appreciated.
When deciding what to sew up I knew I didn't want to break up the central panel too much, so needed a pretty simple pattern without too many darts and that would let the Design Guild print speak for itself.
The By Hand Anna dress was on my wishlist and I just managed to cut out the full length version. It's a pretty fabric hungry pattern!
I was keen not to break up the pattern down the back so I decided to insert a side zip as the sleeve curves into the sideseams at the underarm anyway. I omitted the seam allowance at the centre back to compensate, and added a little extra at the side seam.
I overlocked all of the raw edges and hand sewed the hem.
Sadly there aren't any remnants to kit out the rest of the family in a Von Trapp style - though they are probably quite relieved.
I wore this dress at the Moda party at Quilt Market last month and everyone kept stopping to ask me about it so it made quite an impression. I should perhaps have not told them all it's history - but to be honest I was pretty proud to have upcycled a curtain into an evening dress that fits well and makes me smile!
Inspired to have a go? The British Heart Foundation have the Big Stitch running for the whole of July. Call into one of their shops, buy an item of clothing, some fabric or a scarf etc and turn it into a new garment to wear.
You can read all about how to take part here
We are offering free studio time on Wednesday 5th, 12th and 19th July from 7.30 to 10pm for anyone who would like help on a sewing machine or overlocker to make their Big Stitch entry. Just drop us an email on studio@jenni-smith.co.uk.
Thanks for stopping by and please spread the word about this brilliant campaign.
Also check out my YouTube channel here:
https://torre.ai/ide88
https://torre.ai/idslot88
https://torre.ai/idslotraja777
https://bit.ly/m/ide88
https://ide88.myr.id
https://about.me/ide88
Holy s**t. Sorry for the language but I cant believe i stumbled across a comment while scouring the internet. I am suffering from erectile dysfunction, which was the same situation i found on the post ,Then I Connected with the email , i saw on the internet . i ordered mine and same with me today am cured , i am now a full man , enjoying my sex life and also got manhood enlarger , now my wife do scream on me and enjoy every part of me , if you also need his assistance , You meant reach him via WhatsApp ; +2349060529305AND THANK ME LATER . REACH ME FOR ADVICE +12044101902
http://thecommunitnetwork.mn.co/members/28105622
http://marquis-social-community-network.mn.co/members/28105706
http://sisters-and-brothers-networking.mn.co/members/28105756
http://tdcommunitynetworks.mn.co/members/28105843
http://machine-parts-toolbox.mn.co/members/28105916
http://network-79379.mn.co/members/28137362
http://landmarknew.mn.co/members/28137437
http://glitched.vforums.co.uk/profile/rekhamahajan
http://the-for-company.mn.co/members/19077567
http://network-6570.mn.co/members/28137788
http://yizhanverse.mn.co/members/14466656
http://network-90246.mn.co/members/28137843
http://visbn.mn.co/members/28137894
http://linkasia.mn.co/members/20184454
http://network-2880936.mn.co/members/28138011
http://network-91263.mn.co/members/28201086
http://vividgram.mn.co/members/28201167
http://network-70098.mn.co/members/28201479
http://bonfiretribe.mn.co/members/28201589
http://ourownnetwork.mn.co/members/16884425
http://network-759413.mn.co/members/16000590
http://transgirlsays.mn.co/members/16972888
http://www.arabnet.me/english/member-section/profile
http://doodleordie.com/profile/rekhamahajan
http://ai.cheap/rekhamahajan
http://network-1062788.mn.co/members/17386533
http://stemfemmes.mn.co/members/16139382
http://pologics.mn.co/members/17420522
http://ledpanellights.mn.co/members/16000747
http://spurstartup.mn.co/members/16020538
http://veganxyz.mn.co/members/17420610
http://redpah.com/profile/383977/rekha-mahajan
http://wwwpreparatorianis.mn.co/members/13316594
http://vote-for-miles.mn.co/members/17446402
http://mighty-men.mn.co/members/17446912
http://thegameoflife-de.mn.co/members/16000818
http://shaunbook.mn.co/members/16776221
http://ultraplus.mn.co/members/18952164
http://fromfostercaretoceo.mn.co/members/18033013
http://network-19115.mn.co/members/28252780
http://network-230.mn.co/members/16547101
http://services-4-you.mn.co/members/13069359
http://smush-please.mn.co/members/12899514
http://friendtalk.mn.co/members/16138747
http://oregon-swing-netork.mn.co/members/13069260
http://constantlycheeky.mn.co/members/28252986
http://justchatting.mn.co/members/17032400
http://network-79379.mn.co/members/28137362
http://thegameoflife-de.mn.co/members/16000818
http://www.viki.com/users/rekhamahajan588_799/overview
http://memberswp.mn.co/members/26466730
http://lgbtgia-chat.mn.co/members/16138942
http://mynetsohbet.mn.co/members/16000662
http://youarecreatedtoshine.mn.co/members/19129341
http://jobs.blooloop.com/profiles/4363322-rekha-mahajan
http://mjengomagazine.mn.co/members/13316634
http://artscardsindianapolis.mn.co/members/20415593
http://tawasol1.mn.co/members/16903627
http://worldwide-entertainment-club.mn.co/members/16861198
http://direct-sales-divas-and-dudes.mn.co/members/21886351
http://vibe2.mn.co/members/16738535
http://tbc-coin.mn.co/members/21886473
http://lxgonline.mn.co/members/19235342
http://swadeshi.mn.co/members/16250015
http://sokomtaani.mn.co/members/17521695
http://network-66643.mn.co/members/16113092
http://humhub.mn.co/members/22805284
http://memberswp.mn.co/members/26466730
http://lgbtgia-chat.mn.co/members/16138942
http://mynetsohbet.mn.co/members/16000662
http://youarecreatedtoshine.mn.co/members/19129341
http://codeberg.org/rekhamahajan
http://www.vetjobs.ie/profiles/5003081-rekha-mahajan
http://rnmanagers.com/author/rekhamahajan/
http://www.openrec.tv/user/w6awy4vqepx5myinxxpe
http://www.sauteacademy.com/profile/rekhamahajan588/profile
http://soniamittal110011.mn.co/members/22651286
http://soniamittal110012.mn.co/members/24143503
http://soniamittal110013.mn.co/members/22651367
http://soniamittal110014.mn.co/members/22674223
http://soniamittal110015.mn.co/members/22674279
http://soniamittal110016.mn.co/members/24174196
http://soniamittal110017.mn.co/members/22674361
http://soniamittal110018.mn.co/members/22674411
http://soniamittal110020.mn.co/members/24174332
http://wefunder.com/rekhamahajan
http://www.farmpods.co.uk/profile/rekhamahajan588/profile
http://www.firstchoicehc.net/profile/rekhamahajan588/profile
http://www.gatewaychamberorchestra.com/profile/rekhamahajan588/profile
http://www.elephantjournal.com/profile/rekhamahajan588/
http://www.stickermule.com/u/42f994c9e1ab743
http://community.atlassian.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5014195
http://arzookanak110016.mn.co/members/22941444
http://paste.intergen.online/view/c1c62650
http://shapshare.com/rekhamahajan
https://butik.copiny.com/question/details/id/891328
http://www.fimfiction.net/user/558695/rekhamahajan
http://forum.ixbt.com/users.cgi?id=info:rekhamahajan
http://id.devby.io/users/rekhamahajan588
http://arzookanak110017.mn.co/members/22941505
http://forum.instube.com/u/rekhamahajan
http://memberswp.mn.co/members/26466730
http://lgbtgia-chat.mn.co/members/16138942
http://mynetsohbet.mn.co/members/16000662
http://youarecreatedtoshine.mn.co/members/19129341
http://jobs.blooloop.com/profiles/4363322-rekha-mahajan
http://mjengomagazine.mn.co/members/13316634
http://artscardsindianapolis.mn.co/members/20415593
http://tawasol1.mn.co/members/16903627
http://worldwide-entertainment-club.mn.co/members/16861198
http://direct-sales-divas-and-dudes.mn.co/members/21886351
http://vibe2.mn.co/members/16738535
http://tbc-coin.mn.co/members/21886473
http://lxgonline.mn.co/members/19235342
http://swadeshi.mn.co/members/16250015
http://sokomtaani.mn.co/members/17521695
http://network-66643.mn.co/members/16113092
http://humhub.mn.co/members/22805284
http://memberswp.mn.co/members/26466730
http://lgbtgia-chat.mn.co/members/16138942
http://mynetsohbet.mn.co/members/16000662
http://youarecreatedtoshine.mn.co/members/19129341
http://codeberg.org/rekhamahajan
http://www.vetjobs.ie/profiles/5003081-rekha-mahajan
http://rnmanagers.com/author/rekhamahajan/
http://www.openrec.tv/user/w6awy4vqepx5myinxxpe
http://www.sauteacademy.com/profile/rekhamahajan588/profile
http://soniamittal110011.mn.co/members/22651286
http://soniamittal110012.mn.co/members/24143503
http://soniamittal110013.mn.co/members/22651367
http://soniamittal110014.mn.co/members/22674223
http://soniamittal110015.mn.co/members/22674279
http://soniamittal110016.mn.co/members/24174196
http://soniamittal110017.mn.co/members/22674361
http://soniamittal110018.mn.co/members/22674411
http://soniamittal110020.mn.co/members/24174332
http://wefunder.com/rekhamahajan
http://www.farmpods.co.uk/profile/rekhamahajan588/profile
http://www.firstchoicehc.net/profile/rekhamahajan588/profile
http://www.gatewaychamberorchestra.com/profile/rekhamahajan588/profile
http://www.elephantjournal.com/profile/rekhamahajan588/
http://www.stickermule.com/u/42f994c9e1ab743
http://community.atlassian.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5014195
http://arzookanak110016.mn.co/members/22941444
http://paste.intergen.online/view/c1c62650
http://shapshare.com/rekhamahajan
http://www.fimfiction.net/user/558695/rekhamahajan
http://forum.ixbt.com/users.cgi?id=info:rekhamahajan
http://id.devby.io/users/rekhamahajan588
http://arzookanak110017.mn.co/members/22941505
http://forum.instube.com/u/rekhamahajan
Leave a comment