Let’s start with the top failures! Shall we? To read the full post simply click on the title link.
Cominciamo dai disastri, che ne dite? Per leggere il post originale cliccate sul link del titolo del progetto.
2013 Failures – I disastri 2013
The picture says it all! A total failure! The sleeves were a disaster.
I never went back to it in the end! And in all honesty I am not even sure I would have liked the peplum (or rather penguin… given the shape) on me!
La foto da sola basta! Un completo disastro. Le maniche erano davvero un disastro.
Non ho mai ripreso il progetto in mano! E per esser sincera non sono neanche sicura che quel peplo (o meglio pinguino vista la forma) mi sarebbe stato bene.
My first undies
This is when you realize that despite 3 1/2 years sewing pretty much full-time you can still be a newbie!
L’esempio tangibile che nonostante 3 e mezzo a cucire quasi a tempo pieno sei ancora una principiante!
The one where I forgot to cut the skirt back…so instead of a dress I had to make a tunic!
Here is where I prove my point…Cutting mistakes (and mistakes in general) are there to haunt you when you least expect them! A check list can help! This is not an utter failure as it gets worn a lot despite the crossover fit issues!
Ovvero quando mi sono dimenticata di tagliare il dietro della gonna…e in mancanza di stoffa ho dovuto fare una maglia. L’ulteriore riprova che gli errori di taglio (e gli errori in generale) sono sempre in agguanto quando meno te li aspetti! Fare delle liste di controllo serve! Per fortuna non è stato del tutto un disastro visto che ho usato molto questa maglietta!
I totally miscalculated the width needed to get the pants on and off! I really have to pull to get them past my bum! I should have not interfaced the waistband. It’s too stiff now and doesn’t fit snugly enough at the waist! They get worn very little despite the lovely fabric. Any suggestions?
Ho sbagliato a calcolare la larghezza necessaria per tirare su e giù i pantaloni. Devo davvero tirare per farli passare oltre il sedere. E non avrei mai dovuto aggiungere la teletta in vita. Ora è troppo rigida e rimane troppo larga in vita. Alla fine li metto poco nonostante la stoffa sia molto carina. Avete qualche suggerimento?
2013 Hits! – I migliori del 2013
Well, this one is more for sentimental reasons! And for the time spent on the crossover neckline easing!
Mettere il vestito del matrimonio era una scelta abbastanza ovvia, no? E anche per il tempo perso a molleggiare la scollatura!
If I were to redo it again, I would change the stole for a bolero.
Però se dovessi rifare il vestito sostituirei la stola con un bolero.
Twist-top Petite Robe Chiara Boni – La Mia Boutique 09/2013 #8
I love the back design and the fabric too! Will certainly wear it a lot as soon as summer comes.
Adoro la scollatura sul dietro e la stoffa! Sicuramente la indosserò molto la prossima estate.
Genius design! and perfect fit: one of those rare occasions where the pattern sizing matches your own body!
I even made a second version for summer
Fantastico design e vestibilità perfetta: una di quelle rare occasioni in cui le misure del modello sono uguali a quelle del tuo corpo!
Ne ho anche fatta una seconda versione estiva.
Though I only made it recently, I have been wearing it quite frequently.
This Simplicity 2446 Amazing Fit Misses’ Jacket is certainly a pattern I would recommend if you want to venture in the jacket territory.
Anche se ho finito la giacca da poco, l’ho messa molto.
Questa giacca Simplicity 2446 è sicuramente un modello che consiglierei a quelle che vogliono provare a cucire una giacca!
It was my first proper knitting project and I was happy I managed to complete it. It’s the project that sums up my take on life: never fear a new challenge, it will be hard at first, sometimes you will fail and have to start from scratch, but when you succeed that feeling of satisfaction is priceless!
But most of all, can’t finish this post without telling you I am immensely thankful for the time you take reading my blog!
Il mio primo vero maglione fatto a mano e sono davvero contenta di essere riuscita a finirlo. è il progetto che riassume la mia filosofia di vita: non aver paura delle nuove sfide, sarà dura all’inizio, a volte sarà un disastro e dovrai ricominciare, ma quando ce la fai la soddisfazione è senza prezzo!
Ma non posso finire questo post senza dirvi che sono davvero grata del tempo che dedicate a leggere il mio blog!
Un gran bel post, mi piacciono i bilanci di fine anno (ne ho pubblicati anch’io uno lunedì ed un secondo lunedì prossimo).
Per i Winnie lounge pants, sostituirei la waistband con una yoga waistband, total black… come la vedi?
Buon Natale 🙂
MammaNene @ SergerPepper.com
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Your hits were really amazing hits! And wouldn’t it be great if we could always have so few failures?!
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I somehow missed that you got married this year – congratulations!! On both the wedding and on your absolutely beautiful dress!
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Winnie Lounge Pants…probably defeat the purpose of a lounge pants, but is there any vertical seam where you can insert a zipper instead? Unless you want to unpick the waistband and redo?
Love how your top 5 successes cover a wide range of garments, each such classy yet interesting pieces. But there are definitely others you’ve made this past year that should be on the success list too if it weren’t limited to 5!
And thanks for all the La Mia Boutique reviews. Just went out and bought the last issue on the new stand yesterday!
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What fabulous hits!
Never mind the ‘misses’ I always think they are important & essential part of sewing. Some you win, some you lose – but you are always learning 🙂
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Your hits are stunning! What I really love is your beautiful style, proper “grown up” clothes unlike my own! Aspects for me to aspire to!!!
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your hits are definitely winners! happy 2014 full of sewing successes and love and laughter to you and yours
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Con los errores aprendemos y desde luego tus éxitos son memorables. NECESITO aprender a hacer esa miette como sea!!!
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I love your jacket – it’s beautiful. I really like your style and admire your skills. Happy sewing in 2014
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Silvia, your hits are so wonderful that your misses don’t even count. Besides, that Jocole dress looks great in tunic length! I love the fact that you enjoyed knitting this year and that your first project looks so amazing. In fact, I love all your wins but I’m especially impressed by your wedding outfit – awesome!
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Happy New Year Silvia! Your hits were amazing! Your wedding dress is so pretty!
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You have such style!
Have you considered taking the waistband off the lounge pants and adding a small panel down each outside leg in a complimentary fabric…almost like a tuxedo stripe. You could then cut a new waistband in the same fabric as the stripe and, voila, design feature and problem solved!
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You certainly had some lovely hits in 2013! It’s good to look back on what didn’t work too… Happy New Year!
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