Technical and Further Education

 As 2012 whistles up the fast lane, I find myself caught up in the whirlwind and neglecting my blog.

 Quite a different year to last year ...... I'm teaching at school one day per week ......

 and teaching at home one day and one night per week .......

 ..... and for the other three days .......

 I've started a Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design at Hunter TAFE.

 AND I'M LOVING IT!!!!!!

 Drawing, Block Construction, Computers, Sewing & Cutting, Pattern Modifications ......

 I'm learning how things are done for the Fashion Industry.

 So, I must apologise for ignoring your blogs and/or not leaving comments, and I suspect my blogging time will also be reduced ......

Not sure if I'll have much time for my own sewing, otherwise you can expect more photos of samples!!!!  - done on lovely super efficient industrial machines ........ loving it!!!!   insert big cheesy grin here

Butterick 5046

I've had this pattern for ages, and I was super keen to make it up in some fabric recently purchased at The Remnant Warehouse.  So here t'is:

 Sorry about the wonky photo .... after a week of rain rain and more rain, we just experienced a proper summer weekend - but after about 20 photos, this is the best I could get ..... too sunny!!! The fabric is a printed cotton - very soft and a great print - you'll have to take my word for it ....

Easy pattern, I cut a 12 for the upper bodice and tapered to a 14 for the lower bodice. The only change I made was to fuse on some interfacing on the front self facings.

Have a great week everyone!