I was so inspired by this gorgeous Mod Jacket below that Lead Fiskateer Rebecca Peck has created over here that I thought it would be cool if we had a fun sewing challenge on here for our Aussie and Kiwi Readers.....
So are you up for a challenge?
All you need to do is to finish off one of your SEWING UFO'S OR start and complete a sewing project and share pics with us by September 30th.
Next.....email through some pics of your project and a little blurb.....to
Maybe you might be inspired by the colours in this jacket like I was.....maybe you have a little OR BIG project that needs to be finished....so get to it.......there shall be some fabulous FISKARS QUILTING TOOLS up for grabs...........
.....and Rebecca is also sending over some of these gorgeous Sonia Gingher Scissors to add to the prize......OMG.....Who wouldn't want some of these cute Embroidery Scissors. These are limited edition
Sonia is the latest in the Gingher 2010 Designer Series.
xoxo
Lyn Dwyer
Mod Jacket
Designer: Rebecca Peck
There are two things I really enjoy, making things and finding a bargain. So, when I was asked to participate in the $15 sewing challenge, I was very excited! My idea was to show everyone that they could make something cute and fashionable without spending a lot of money, but I wasn’t exactly sure how I was going to get there. I knew that I’d love to make one of the cute items in Kay Whitt’s book, Sew Serendipity, but I was afraid I wasn’t going to find the right fabric. Well, imagine my surprise when I found this incredible fabric!
It’s called Mod Squad, and it’s from Waverly. I decided then and there that I just HAD to make the “Mod Jacket” from Kay’s book.
From Sew Serendipity by Kay Whitt, used with permission.
I was a little nervous, because the book said that I would need 3½ yards of fabric, and there was only a little less than 3 ¼ yards left. The pattern layouts in the book looked like they were generous, so I crossed my fingers and made my purchase. The fabric and interfacing cost me a total of $14.46. I still had 54 cents to spare!
Using my classic Orange Handled Fiskars 8 inch scissors, I went to work on my jacket. The instructions were very easy to follow, and my jacket was finished in no time. Total sewing time was about 5 hours. I did change a few things on my jacket – I opted not to use buttons on mine, I just wanted a cute wrap look with a wide belt. I also used the same fabric for the belt and cuffs, instead of the contrasting fabric listed in the book. I love my new jacket, and I can’t wait for the weather to get cooler so I can wear it!
Here’ my Wal Mart receipt.
Well you can't beat that! 15 bucks and the fiskars tool and there you have it! Such a pretty coat. Thanks for sharing the idea with us and glad to see others that are thrifty like me. :)
Posted by: Carrie | September 10, 2010 at 07:22 AM
looking forward to seeing some sewing entries this month.......
xoxo
Lyn
Posted by: Lyn Dwyer | September 13, 2010 at 11:22 AM