Faux Fur Burda Vest

What did I wish for most when sewing with faux fur? A pair of duckbill scissors to trim the seams to reduce bulk. I didn't have any, so I had to settle for nail scissors. But I do covet a pair...The truth be told I covet everything to do with sewing.

This was pretty much an easy sew except for the fur...the bulk was a bit difficult when lining. But I got there in the end and there was fur everywhere. I'm sure fur went up my nose as well!

Burda Pattern Misses Vest 7289, view B
A pretty basic pattern and easy to sew...I lengthened the
pattern 1inch

All finished and looking flash. Except my bow
tying skills are at beginner level....

The lining inside is a printed cotton

Side view with a top underneath...

Sewing faux fur certainly was a handful...Fur went everywhere!

Ready to wear, sewn with a purpose in mind...

Fabric, Bernina & Burda

Today I'm making (well it really took me two days) a little girls dress with some material I had tucked away....This was no easy task as the pink and white spotted material was very unforgiving.......It puckered had no stretch to ease the bias facing under the arm, it just looks puckered. Ironing the fabric was a hassle too (I gave up trying to fix it)....Whilst it is a pretty piece of fabric it didn't work with the green cotton. If I had used a fabric of a similar texture it would have been an easier project as the green was very easy to manipulate...Would I make this pattern again...yes I would as it's simple to make. But I would have preferred a little more gathers in the front of the dress.

Bernina 801 straight stitch...except I went wonky...
Usually I would unpick but today I didn't.....

Burda 9712 Dress......size 18 months
Just before I washed it
Still needs buttons....