Miss Em

The high school sewing class finished the year with a final get together and sewing day on Friday. It was a nice day with time spent finishing off projects, but it was also great to have a last catch up, before the class breaks for the school holidays.
Miss Em, did however manage to make a pattern for a hooded cape, cut it out of polyester fleece and stitch it together before she left for the day. You could say she had a very productive few hours.

The hood on the cape extends into a long scarf and was finished with a toggle closure at the neckline and trimmed with zig zag stitching, which is also on the pockets.

The pattern was in an issue of 'Mollie Makes' and originally was to be made using a blanket, but Emily adapted the pattern instructions to suit a length of polyester fleece. Well done Em! You really did work hard to whip that cape up in a few hours.

A few weeks ago, Emily also completed a boned bodice made out of a cotton/spandex stretch woven fabric, from Pitt Trading at Ramsgate. This is a lovely, summery top which is more appropriate for our normal December weather, but unfortunately with temperatures at the moment, not even reaching 20 degrees on some days, Emily may have more use of a cape than this cute little top.

The bra cups were trimmed with a lovely cotton lace and on the back closure she has used a hook and eye tape. The pattern is one of mine and available to use in class.

Have a nice break girls and see you in February!