It's Day 1 of the Sew Sexy Sew Along!
I hope you're all geared up for some sexy sewing! Unfortunately for me, this week is a no-sew since I'm on the road for work. But of course, I'm plotting and planning.
I was thinking about fabric for this project that can be connected with romance or sexiness. Silk is a sensual pleasure for both the wearer and the observer. Leather is also sexy but in a very different way - it conveys confidence, power and eroticism.
And then there is lace, the demure, romantic fabric. Lace can be pretty, sweet and innocent or even old fashioned and a bit mumsy (yes, I said it: Julia Roberts looked matronly on Oscar night). But if leather is a one night stand and silk is a seductress, then, at it's best and most sexy, lace is eternal and passionate true love.
Now, I know there are some who will be disappointed that I'm leaving the leather to one of my co-hosts. I think the other may go for something silky. I've decided to tackle lace - a challenge since I'm just not into florals and prettiness. That said, there are more modern takes on lace out there that have more sex appeal. Case in point: the kimono robe I sewed from an animal print lace:
For the sew along, I found a Vince Camuto stretch lace at Paron Fabrics. I love that it has an organic, but not floral, feel.
My plan is to make it into a curve hugging dress. One possible pattern is this:
V1314 - A Tracy Reese Pattern that I've sewn as a tunic and then as a dress.
However, I may do some sort of Frankenpattern since I'm still enjoying how well V8670 fit at the bust both as a tee and the BCBG knock off version. I would add a skirt portion to make it a dress.
I could potentially do sheer sleeves and then a lace body, sort of like this Burdastyle number from Nov 2013 (minus applique, plus lace body).
Anyway, that's where I am today. What do you think of my plans? Could this be sexy? What are your sexy sewing plans? Or if you are simply a voyeur for this sew along, what are you working on?
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| March 9- April 14 |
I hope you're all geared up for some sexy sewing! Unfortunately for me, this week is a no-sew since I'm on the road for work. But of course, I'm plotting and planning.
I was thinking about fabric for this project that can be connected with romance or sexiness. Silk is a sensual pleasure for both the wearer and the observer. Leather is also sexy but in a very different way - it conveys confidence, power and eroticism.
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| Don't I Look Confident and Powerful? ha ha ha |
And then there is lace, the demure, romantic fabric. Lace can be pretty, sweet and innocent or even old fashioned and a bit mumsy (yes, I said it: Julia Roberts looked matronly on Oscar night). But if leather is a one night stand and silk is a seductress, then, at it's best and most sexy, lace is eternal and passionate true love.
Now, I know there are some who will be disappointed that I'm leaving the leather to one of my co-hosts. I think the other may go for something silky. I've decided to tackle lace - a challenge since I'm just not into florals and prettiness. That said, there are more modern takes on lace out there that have more sex appeal. Case in point: the kimono robe I sewed from an animal print lace:
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| Not your granny's bathrobe |
For the sew along, I found a Vince Camuto stretch lace at Paron Fabrics. I love that it has an organic, but not floral, feel.
My plan is to make it into a curve hugging dress. One possible pattern is this:
V1314 - A Tracy Reese Pattern that I've sewn as a tunic and then as a dress.
However, I may do some sort of Frankenpattern since I'm still enjoying how well V8670 fit at the bust both as a tee and the BCBG knock off version. I would add a skirt portion to make it a dress.
I could potentially do sheer sleeves and then a lace body, sort of like this Burdastyle number from Nov 2013 (minus applique, plus lace body).
Anyway, that's where I am today. What do you think of my plans? Could this be sexy? What are your sexy sewing plans? Or if you are simply a voyeur for this sew along, what are you working on?
