My Bomber Jacket of Dreams and some real bargain buys!

Hi everyone!

It's been a good week in the sewing room! I finally finished my bomber jacket of dreams, and I’ve also stopped procrastinating about using my Cricut Maker 3 as I’ve used it to finish off a plain black t-shirt, and I’m really happy with the results.

I’ve also got some sewing bargains to show you - some intentional, and one I found by accident in a local shop.

So grab that cuppa and settle down for a stitchy catch up!

Everything I talk about is listed below.

You can also find me on Instagram @SewVeryLaura

Until next time, happy sewing!

Laura x

My makes:

The bomber jacket of dreams is the Tiana’s closet Mika Basic Bomber Jacket https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/10/14/mika-basic-bomber-jacket-free-pdf-sewing-pattern/ using scuba fabric from Minerva and ribbing from the Cotton Angel in Monmouth.

T-shirt logo created by Whodunit Designs and I’ve added it to an
Itch to Stitch Uvita top (free pattern) made in black cotton jersey from (I think) 1st for Fabrics www.1stforfabrics.co.uk and it’s finished with bias binding from https://thespeckyseamstress.com.
The #finishthatwip2024 challenge was run by Lisa @onelisashow

I found this vlog really useful when shortening my zipper for the bomber jacket https://mellysews.com/how-to-shorten-a-zipper/ and this video by Copper Creek patterns helpful for installing the facing https://youtu.be/_7COtoT9xaI?si=tC5RJOnMCyYiDzlC .

Purchases:
Sewing tools from William Gee

https://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/flexible-curve-black-60cm/
https://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/olfa-rotary-cutter-28mm/
https://www.williamgee.co.uk/shop/olfa-rotary-cutter-blade-28mm/

Viscose Lawn remnant fabric from https://sewmesunshine.co.uk

Pattern: Juliana Martejevs Willow Skirt from https://thefoldline.com

Faux leather in red from my local fabric and furnishing shop

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