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AW- my first garment! PIP

I've been working on this off and on for a few weeks, it's the first thing I've sewn for myself and I'm pretty excited. It's not perfect but it fits and I learned a lot.  I also became good friends with my seam ripper. I think I was a little too ambitious using satin... but again, I learned a good bit like if you iron it, it will melt on to your new iron.  Another bonus- DH and I are going to try to have a baby in the not too distant future and this is baggy enough that it may work then too! 

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ETA- It is simplicity 2593- Cynthia Rowley Tops

 

Also, if there is anything you see that you can give me some feedback on (what did I do wrong/ different than you would, your advice is welcome. I am extremely new to sewing and have no one IRL to help me out!!! 

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Our little hippo was as impatient as mom!

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Hoping for a full 40 weeks!! 

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Re: AW- my first garment! PIP

  • Very cute!
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  • You did such a great job!  It looks amazing!
  • It looks very nice- satin is a b!tch to sew sometimes. Great work!
  • I love the colors and print. Could you post a pic of you wearing it so we can get a better view? lol at the melting and seam ripper. It's always the mistakes that teach the most! Also, I've found that making baby clothes is way faster and easier than it is for grownups. Much more fun. Good luck in TTC, and keep us posted!

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  • Thanks everyone! I plan on wearing it under a suit jacket...which is good since it is loose!

     

    here are a few pics. Sorry they aren't that great

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    under my suit jacket 

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    with a skirt (the twist at the top is a bit bulky)

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    (I adjusted the twist after this picture... you can see it's a bit flatter in the middle picture)  (Please ignore the laundry in the background haha) 

     


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    Our little hippo was as impatient as mom!

    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers


    Hoping for a full 40 weeks!! 

    Lilypie Pregnancy tickers



  • It's very cute!! Good job.

    As for tips, you'll want to use lower heat and a presser cloth when working with satins like that.



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  • I think it is great!  Love it :)
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    It's very cute!! Good job.

    As for tips, you'll want to use lower heat and a presser cloth when working with satins like that.

     

    your username is very fitting here... i wasn't sure if I should laugh or cry when it happened... but I'm learning to take these mistakes as lessons.  

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    Our little hippo was as impatient as mom!

    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers


    Hoping for a full 40 weeks!! 

    Lilypie Pregnancy tickers



  • very cute. you are a courageous gal for taking on satin! it looks lovely on you, and I didn't notice the laundry! lots of baby dust to you and your dh!
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  • Cute!  You should be proud!
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  • I really like your fabric selection! :)  My advice is keep sewing, practice makes perfect! 
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  • Good job, I love the fabric.
  • thanks guys!!! I am wearing it today and when I told the one girl that I sewed it she didn't believe me... I think that is the best compliment ever!
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    Our little hippo was as impatient as mom!

    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers


    Hoping for a full 40 weeks!! 

    Lilypie Pregnancy tickers



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