Konza Creative

I am finally getting around to blogging about my latest sewing creation... another Style Arc Estelle Jacket!  This has been cut out for a few days just waiting for me to find some time to put it together.  I decided to make this jacket one size smaller, a size 10 and I like the fit a little better.  It seems like the shoulder area just sits on me better. In the photo it looks like it is more of a beige/brown color but it is actually an olive green (I really need to work on taking better pictures): I got so many compliments on the jacket when I wore it to work.  The olive green is such a nice color and it works for all seasons.  I love, love, love this fabric.  I wish it came in more colors because I would buy every single one! Currently I am craving a nice light pink for spring!  Last week when I was at my doctor's appointment (out of town), I thought I would kill some time by stopping at Joann's.  That is not always a good idea. ...

I have been collecting StyleArc patterns like crazy.  So I have decided that this year  I am going to dedicate myself to using all of those patterns that I have collected.  The wonderful thing about StyleArc is that they are easy patterns, but so stylish at the same time.  I seem to be at point in my life where I really like "easy to where" items.   I've had this StyleArc Ivy pattern in my stash for quite awhile: I decided to use this reversible knit fabric that I found at JoAnn's:   I love how one side has polka dots and the other stripes.  I knew this would be perfect for this top as I wouldn't have to find other fabric for contrast.  Once I cut out the pieces I had to decide how I wanted the contrast to work, so I laid out the pattern pieces and played until I found something I liked.  So easy to do with this fabric, all you had to do was just flip it over to the other side!  However once you started sewing you ...