It was a weekend of alphabet sewing. The pattern for Dress no. 2 from 100 Acts of Sewing came and I started in immediately with two alphabet covered fabrics I bought while waiting out the mail.
I want a bunch of tunics to wear to work, and this simple pattern – there are only three pattern pieces – means I can whip out a lot of tops without a lot of sewing trauma.
I traced and cut out my size, and then started modifying. I wanted a tunic rather than a dress (although this would be a pretty short dress) so I left off some length. When I tried on the body it was much too full in the front for the look I was going for, so I added some waist shaping and tucks. I left off the pockets as well. Other than all that, I sewed the pattern as is. 🙂
And I only had to bring out the seam ripper once, when I sewed the neck bias tape to the wrong side because I wasn’t paying attention.
It fits, is comfortable, and will be great for work.
I immediately started the second one.
Exact same modifications, even quicker finish, and I love them both.
I’m already planning the next two.
Yellow Bird Stitches 
What an unexpected use of that fabric. FUN!!!
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They are really comfortable, and the fabric really fits the library where I wear them. 🙂
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Your tunics look great. I’m sure we all used to do sewing for ourselves and the children years ago before we got bitten by the quilting bug – I know I did! I’m planning to make a winter nightgown – it’s coming into winter down here in New Zealand. So far I’ve prewashed the fabric, and found the pattern, then stopped. Should really get on with it, I think.
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I want to get better at sewing knits, so I can sew myself a sleep shirt. I need to figure out the serger part.
So amazing as we pant through a unusually warm spring to think that you are headed into winter over there!
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