Beautiful!

The group celebrated the Jubilee in fine style! A hearty spread was put out and Marilyn finished her beautiful Amy Butler dress. As we'd all predicted, it is a beauty - well constructed and looks absolutely fabulous on her. The perfect summer frock for any occasion and it was a perfect fit on Marilyn and did not need a single adjustment. RK has to throw out an apology here, this lovely creation is based on Simplicity 2588 and not Simplicity 2444 as I'd written in previous posts. I was having a senior moment (ahem). All corrected now!

Marilyn is her finished Simplicity 2588 in Amy Butler fabric

(quite lovely, I'm sure you'll agree)

And so, back to our Jubilee celebrations. RK and Marilyn decided to lay on a festive spread, courtesy of Lewisham Council. As the group will soon be disbanding (queue violins) it seemed the right moment to push the boat out and have a little party. smile
Sandwiches, crisps, grapes, cakes, biscuits, homemade scones, teacakes, sausage rolls and lashings of Schloer were munched and crunched over the session.

Del, Cleo, Jean, Val, Marilyn, Joan & Liz toast the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

In other news, Val finished Simplicity 2322 by hand in a lovely blue butterfly fabric she bought in Lewisham for only £2. The lady on the market stall outside Rolls & Rems clearly has some hidden treasure buried on her stall so be sure you check it out!

Simplicity 2322 handsewn by Valerie

Del finished New Look 6968 in African fabric and it fit her like a glove! An easy pattern to make she said she is definitely making another. Val copied the pattern and will be making her dress soon and Liz will be cutting it out next week (shh, don't tell the New Look company), so you'll be seeing this dress a good few times before we close. 

Del in New Look 6968 sewn in African fabric

Liz cuts out the lining for a linen maxi dress

It was a busy day at the group but lovely as always. Liz came in for a few hours to cut the lining on a maxi dress, Del cut out a New Look prom dress in African material, whilst patchwork and crochet were being done in between much eating and laughter! Although we will be ending in a few weeks time, we were happy to come together, it was a wonderful day to toast the Queen. Gaw'd Bless you Ma'am.

HAPPY DIAMOND JUBILEE EVERYONE!

A welcome return

The group returned on a gloriously hot and sunny day to the sounds of Magic on our faithful radio.
Jean brought in another round of delicious fairy cakes, Val donated a box of York fruits, biscuits were in abundance and so away we went!

Homemade cakes and treats brought in by members

The Patchwork Corner!

Here are more examples of the work completed this week by our cross-stitch and patchwork members.

Patchwork by Rosemary

Patchwork by Valerie

'Pour A Cup of Kindness' by Valerie

Patchwork by Jean

Jean decided to turn her nimble hands to crochet in a lovely blue yarn, while Val pattern cut a summer blouse. Rosemary made a start sewing a shirt-dress and Vicky tackled a Simplicity vintage dress in replica 1940's jersey print (more on that next week). Parsis joined us later for a spot of pattern-cutting, while yours truly ran up a New Look shift dress. Pictures of finished garments to come next week!

Jean crocheting a baby blanket

You may remember, Marilyn began cutting the pattern for Simplicity 2588 in Amy Butler fabric.
Well, she returned this week, relaxed and smiling after her Jamaican holiday with her work so far.
After constructing the bodice, she completed the skirt with pleats and attached both together. Not yet finished but, once the zip has gone in and it's had a few 'nips and tucks' its clear this dress is going to be something very special.

Simplicity 2588 in construction by Marilyn

'Dolly Mix' Liz once again astounded the group in completing a skirt, in what has to be the fastest recorded time ever at CSKG - one hour! Remember the 3-hour top she made a few weeks ago?
Well, she decided to make a skirt to go with it. After discovering she did not have enough fabric to make the Simplicity 4095 skirt, she instead did a 'free cut' and fashioned her own skirt - and it's fabulous!

Liz in her 'one hour' skirt!

Catford South Sewing & Knitting Group is completely FREE of charge, thanks to Lewisham Council. Use it or lose it.

Shorts, skirts and Simplicity

Jaws eat your heart out

Marianna's choice of fabric for her son's holiday shorts was so fabulous, I had to show you guys. RK has a feeling the other boys won't mess with him when they see these sharp-toothed fishes jumping out at them! smile

A drizzly Saturday saw a good turnout at the group; sewists, knitters and (new addition) patchwork quilters all joined in.

Simplicity 2588 + Amy Butler fabric

Marilyn decided that five New Look skirts were enough for her Jamaica holiday and started on Simplicity 2588. The Amy Butler fabric, bought from HobbyCraft, is a heavy cotton summer print and perfect for this prom style dress. At £13.99 a metre, not the cheapest fabric but worth every penny for the quality. If you are going to make a complex dress and have it as a wardrobe staple, sometimes you have to blow the budget. Stay tuned for the finished creation.

Catford South Sewing & Knitting Group is completely FREE of charge, thanks to Lewisham Council. Use it or lose it.