Made by a Fabricista: Sequins and Lace Holiday Affair
Happy Holiday Loves!
Can you believe 2018 is almost over? This year has been an amazing journey! I have met so many talented sew sisters, crafters, and fashionistas across the globe via my monthly Fabric Mart post. In 2018 I gained confidence in my sewing skills, took risks and even had some failures along the way. 2019 I am so ready and excited to take on new challenges and stretch beyond my comfort zone.
The pattern that I used was a Simplicity 8657 and I decided that this would not go in my fail pile and created a top instead. The neckline was way too deep and even after re-cutting the XS the fit was still weird. I opted to make it an off the shoulder top and I use bias tape for the seams and neckline as I opted not to line. I do plan to wear it over a fitted dress bodycon dress.
Now let's talk about this beautiful designer stretch lace that I am absolutely in love with.
This designer lace is mixed with lycra and has a sprinkle of sequins. My original plan was to make a midi length dress using McCalls M7569 but at the last minute after cutting the skirt lining, I decided to make a maxi length skirt instead that I know I can wear more ways than one.
I simply drafted the skirt by multiplying my hip measurement by 1.5 and then dividing it by 2 to create 2 pieces with side seams. I also decided to create a detachable lining so that I can wear the lace skirt with a short or a longer lining depending on the occassion.
Here are the steps that I used for creating this waistband!
For the top row, I created a 3/4 inch casing for a 1 inch elastic. This ensures that the elastic does not roll as I was using the lining fabric to create the waist band has has a 2 way stretch.
For the middle row, I decided to not to include any elastic but separate the rows by creating a 1/2 inch mock casing.
For the bottom row, I created a 1 and 1/8 inch casing for the 1.5-inch elastic. I wanted to give it a more formal look with this casing method.
As always, don't forget to stop by my Instagram page to check out my latest makes!
One Love,
Marica!
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Posted on December 15 2018
Great work as always. You never disappoint. Love what you did with the sequin fabric. I could see myself wearing that top . The lace skirt is amazing. Anything maxi, I love! And the fact that it's versatile is a plus! I'm going to use your waistband technique in the next skirt I make.
Love your ideas!
Beautiful garments! Great sewing technique on the waistband.
I love these fabrics I am relatively new to sewing—why do you make the casing for the elastic smaller than the elastic. Won't it fold over and create a lump?
Gorgeous!!!!