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.