Shalini's Sewing Space

Love Notions Lyric Dress The dress I've been dreaming of is here :) I've wanted a very simple, button-down dress ever since I made the Jessica dress ( blogged here ). Jessica dress is great, but I wanted a full bodice so I don't have to wear a strapless bra. Enter, Love Notions Lyric ! How lovely is this dress? Of course, I had to go with my hoarded mustard rayon challis. I use mustard for A-List patterns. Lyric is one of them. The pattern comes with an A-line skirt and gathered skirt. There are various sleeve options including a very cute bell sleeve. I made the sleeveless version which is finished with a bias tape. Pattern notes: Made my standard petite adjustment by taking out 1" from the bodice and 1" from the skirt. Took in the waist a little. This was a test version and waist was adjusted slightly after this. I made a B cup bodice. I also did a .5" swayback adjustment to the back bodice. From a construction standpoint, I like tha...

Four way top / cardigan hack I have been loving crossover tops lately. They are super flattering on almost everyone and work well with skirts and pants. I saw this one on Pinterest and absolutely loved it. It can be worn as a top and a cardigan, and for someone who loves capsule wardrobes, this is the perfect addition! I think it came out better than I expected! This was my muslin fabric and I didn't pay much attention to plaid matching but I love it nonetheless. The plaid is a sweater knit I got a while back and it works great. It would also work in french terry knit, ponte knit, DBP. I want one in each fabric!  First way: Crossed over and snapped at the sides. Second: Tied in a loose bow Third: Loose Forth: Twist in the center and snapped at the sides. I made my next one out of this beautiful mustard knit. This one is not as drapey and I plan to wear it crossed over.  I started out with a cardigan pattern that fits me well - Rad Patterns Qui...

Basically Jalie Blog Tour - Day 2 (This post has been sponsored by Jalie Patterns. There is  a sewalong, rafflecopter, and amazing prizes to win so keep reading! )  Majority of what I wear are work/business casual outfits and hence that is majority of what I sew. I am always looking for cute woven tops to add to my rotation. I love making tunic tops especially now that I've learned to fit them. I never liked any store bought ill fitting and stiff feeling tops especially button-downs but now that I can make them and make them to fit, it is a whole different story! This blog-tour is for basics and I consider woven tops to be part of my daily basic wardrobe so that is what I made for this blog tour. This is the Rose blouse (Jalie 3881) in a woven crepe fabric I got recently from Sincerely Rylee. The fabric is gorgeous and so easy to work with.  I chose this top because of the bow. Let's be honest, we love blouses with bows! I have never been able to find ...