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Sunday 18 May 2014

NYLon2014!

What better way to start a new blog than on the back of a huge sewer meet up!   I went to the V&A Museum yesterday for the event organised by Rachel at House of Pinheiro.

I have to admit that I very nearly didn't go (I had a very worrying nightmare the night before where I was standing in front of everyone in my undies!) as I was a little apprehensive of meeting so many people but I am glad I did.  I met so many lovely, lovely people and had such a fantastic time.

I wore my brand new Christine Haynes Emery Dress (I have just noticed she has 30% off her shop at the moment) which I finished at about 11.00pm the night before.  I was in good company though, a lot of people had been finishing outfits at the last minute too.


The fabric for this dress came from a warehouse in Switzerland where my parents live.  They brought it back for me last year and I had been wondering what to do with it, I didn't initially think I would make myself a dress but now I have I love it!


In terms of fit, I more or less sewed up a straight size 10 with a couple of modifications (narrowing the neckline and shoulders slightly) and I am really happy with it.  I didn't have any issues with sewing it at all, and the instructions were perfect.  I will definitely make another.

After meeting at the V&A we went on to Goldhawk Road to go fabric shopping.  I didn't have anything particular in mind that I needed before going, other than some vague feelings about making children's summer clothes and in retrospect I am pleased I didn't have a plan.  I think if I had been looking for something in particular I may have been too overwhelmed to buy anything.  As it is I did go slightly over budget but not by a lot, and I am glad that I did because I am over the moon with my haul:

The green spot is a jersey which I got for £3 per metre and is destined to become a skater dress and possibly some shorts for Élodie.  The most expensive was the eyelet cotton at £8 per metre but the yellow is such a vibrant colour that I had to buy it.  I don't have any definite plans for any of it at the moment but I think a few bits may end up as things from Tilly and the Buttons book "Love at First Stitch".

The confetti spot fabric I bought 2 metres of and Marilla and I have agreed that we will have 1 metre each and see what we come up with.  It is (so Marilla assures me!) a silk/cotton blend and very light.

So, I had so much fun yesterday and I am really glad I went.  I really wish I took more photos but I think I spent so much time staring and beautiful outfits that I forgot!  Now to sew up some summer clothes for Élodie.


9 comments:

  1. Yay, so glad you did it! I have added you to my blog list and can't wait to see your blog grow. It was so nice meeting you and we really need to keep in touch! I've already sewn a cardi with my mink coloured jersey from the first shop and had trouble sleeping (as did Maria) thinking of fabric. I bet you were dreaming of the gorgeous eyelet cotton ;-) xxx

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    1. That was quick!! I've just about washed my fabric and looked at it and stroked it a few times but that's it! They eyelet cotton has been variously made up into skirts, dresses and blouses and all rejected. I'm now on the hunt for the perfect colour lining. xx

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  2. Welcome to the blogshere. That's how I started my blog 3 years ago. Thanks for coming and you looked fab.

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    1. Thank you very much Rachel. It was so nice to meet you and I had just a fantastic day!

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  3. Yay So glad to see you get your own bit of the blogisphere lady! I am drooling over that eyelet!

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  4. Thank you! It is amazing isn't it? I haven't quite decide what I'm going to do with it yet!

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  5. Firstly yey! It's great you have a blog now.
    I am lusting after that eyelet fabric you bought. Does the place you bought it have an online shop? I have searched for some just like it after seeing a dress in Boden but with no luck. Funnily enough I wanted yellow too.

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    1. Hi Katy! Sorry, I don't think it does have an online shop, and I can't remember what the shop was called but I can tell you which side of the road it was on if that helps!

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    2. Lol! Don't worry! I don't go down to London very much. Thanks though, I shall just ogle yours ;-)

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