Off the Clock

 After my last post I was finally able to make my way into my new sewing space.  I had set up the main floor spare bedroom as my sewing room but I have now turned that room into an office and moved the sewing room into the basement.  It is a finished space (most folks would use it as a family room) but with just the two of us here we don't need a second living room area, and I am loving this new space! I drew up a couple of Lutterloh patterns, S313-43 and S305-221, and made them up.  They were both made from polyester knit fabric with a bit of Spandex, which I found on sale for $4/meter.  Talk about a win!   I am happy with the results for both, although I think I will adjust the neckline a bit with the vee-neck because I had added 5/8" seam allowance which makes it quite high.  I don't want a plunging neckline but a tad lower would be better, I'm thinking.  I've got some drapey white knit fabric with a self stripe in it gifted from my mom th...

 The Inspiration Post I went shopping today to kill some time and didn't end up buying anything, but I did see a few things that I thought were cute and wearable.  Then I went to the fabric store to add to the stash; I came out with enough fabric for 5 long sleeved knit tops. Now the task is to find tops I want to make with them.  Yes, I could just make basic long sleeved tees (and I probably will with at least a couple of them) but I need to add a little variety to my life.  Maybe I'll try different sleeves or something.  I also want to make some cute tops from woven fabric in the stash, so without further ado here are a few ideas.  I will update this post as I find new inspirations! First, here are ideas for knits: So many long sleeved tees that I love are all just basic ones like this one from The Bay above This could be an interesting sleeve although I don't think I'd do the button placket And a little Lutterloh inspiration: 305-221 313-43 284-81 287-22...