LBD Vogue 8724 Finished!

MAGAM Challenge For May Is Finished

It's back to sewing for myself again and I completed my Make A Garment A Month Challenge for May.

I made Vogue 8724 about a year ago. This time I tweaked the fit a little more. This pattern is part of Vogue's Custom Fit  Pattern Collection. The great thing about Custom Fit is there are individual pattern pieces for cup sizes A, B, C and D . This means a better fit for those of us who need  a full bust adjustment, without the extra work involved in making this alteration.

The first time I sewed this pattern using the C cup pattern piece. I sewed it in a solid brown ITY knit. It fit okay but as I learned more about proper fit I noticed the bodice pulled too much across the bust.

I'd  previously measured my high bust and my full bust and got a 3 inch difference (or so I thought) so I chose the C cup. However, after noticing the pulls, I whipped out my tape measure again and noted that there is actually a 4 inch difference between my high bust and my full bust!  

No problem!  I cut out the D cup and made up the pattern. This time there was little or no pulling.


Can you see the difference between the fit of the C cup (brown) and the D cup (black)?

I also noticed that I didn't feel the need to readjust the neckline or look down to make sure the girls were not attempting an escape.


Time to plan for MAGAM for June.  I have a few garments in mind but more on that in a future post.

Another Thrift Store Find

I found this during my last trip to the thrift store.  I paid 6 cents!  I think this is the waxed tracing paper which will come in handy when making muslins. The markings should show up much better. 

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Until next time...Sew something you love!

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope that everyone has had a blessed time celebrating or being celebrated this Mother's Day.


I had the pleasure of spending time with my parents this weekend.  I feel so blessed to have both of them in my life. One of fmy mother's favorite pastimes is shopping at thrift stores.  We visited several in the local area. The great part was my father came along too. I think he had as much, if not more fun than we did.


Whenever I go thrifting I head straight for the housewares and the books in search of  treasures that I can use in the sewing room. Imagine how ecstatic I felt when I stumbled upon this...

I know that there are numerous more current resources available to sewers but I love finding old sewing reference books.   I found this copy of the "Singer Sewing Book" Second Edition for $2.00. Although this book has a copyright of 1972 it contains a lot of very useful information.  It covers practically everything sewing related from choosing your sewing space to making your own bedspread. Many of the techniques described are still in use today.


Hidden in the pages of the book were what appears to be two magazine articles. One was from the August 1975 edition of Family Circle Magazine entitled "Handbook of Clothing Alterations".

The other was a clipping, from an unknown source, entitled "Secrets of a Smooth Sleeve Cap".

The other find was from the housewares section...

This tension pole storage basket unit was originally sold at Bed, Bath and Beyond  for around $30.00 but may be no longer available. I found this one for less than $10.00.  The box had never been opened!  It was the perfect solution for near my sewing table. I am using it to store my TNT patterns , current projects and fabric for  upcoming projects.  By the way, the clip-on lamp was another find.

I am so excited over the treasures I discovered.


Do you like to shop in thrift stores and consignment shops?  Perhaps you have found second hand items to put to use in your crafting space. I would love to hear from you.  Please leave a comment.




And until next time...Sew something you love!