The Dark End of Street

So how was your weekend lovelies? 

I had one of those 1 step forwards 2 steps back type weekends. 

The sleeves on the Pattie suit are still not right, so I thought adding in the shoulder pads and sleeve heads would help pick up some of the drooping but if anything it only perpetuated the 80s jacket look 

The inside before the lining.
Not sure why I picked black pads

The offending shoulder pad

So off they came again and some drastic grading was done to make them fitted. Also I took out the flannel interlining because it was just too much bulk for already bulky sleeves. 

I haven't attached them yet, but I slid them over my arms and they look better. 

I won't be putting the padding back in either. 

She's a tricky lass this Pattie...

I took a break and made the matching skirt which happily came together in about 2 hours and the fit and length are superb! Which is a nice little confidence booster after jacket left me feeling like a dumb dumb! 

In the meantime the pile of fabric on my table is getting higher and higher. 

Am I filling in my sewing insecurities by buying more and more fabric? 

I have so many fun dresses lined up to make but I have committed to finishing the suit first before moving on! Ugh...

Would you like a sneaky peak? 

A red version of this drop waist dress with white piping trim and white buttons.

A pleat front dress with bishop sleeves with this beautiful fabric I ordered from Spoonflower. Edsel2084 draws the most wonderful intricate designs inspired by art nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Victorian eras.

I highly recommend any of her 4000+ designs!

I also received in the same order the purple fabric I talked about here for a coat and dress. I'm still deciding on the pattern

The teal silk from Fabric-a-brac has also been given a partner - I hope to make it similar to this yellow dress. 

And I have 8 meters of black Ponte de Roma that I've bought for a very special project!

There is lots more fabric but I don't want to give away all my secrets yet! 

I've been listening to lots of Gram Parsons today while at work. The sun has returned after a week of rain and it seemed appropriate