Victoria Blazer orrrrrr tent?

Hellooo there,

*sigh*.... So I loved the Victoria pattern, I loved making it. Really really couldn't wait to make a plain black one.. and found awesome lining for it too.
Which is why I'm so sad that I made it too big, like a spaz that I am
I know its supposed to be baggy boyish loosey etc.. but I'm pretty sure mine is past that stage..
Also hard to judge, as most people have made the cropped version and they look great a little loose..
I mean it looks ok in the top picture with my standing like that, but I'm fairly sure I can't have that stance/facial expression at all times. Although I do have my mouth open a lot..

So I cut a size 14US, going by my bust measurements.. but I'm thinking I should have gone a 12, or even 10!
I took some pics, so you guys could let me know what you think?

See how big it looks? and I'm not just talking about my ass.

I realise this is not the same shape, but took a pic of another jacket I have just to show you the shape on mwa..

Im thinking the only way I could fix it is to unpick the lining, unpick the pockets, unpick the side seams and take them in, and do the same with the sleeves..
UGH. I really don't want to have to do that, but I don't see any other way? :(
DO YOU?! :D

WAHHHHHHHH

Sewing Machine Recommendations

Hi there,

I am looking for any sewing machine recommendations.. I think it's getting to about that time for me to trade up.
But I'm not really sure what to look for? Good models/brands?
I currently work on a Singer 7105, which is fairly old and doesn't really have functions which I use, apart from straight stitch and occasionally zig zag :)
Also I live in Adelaide Australia, so I would need to research the servicing capabilities etc.. but would love any recommendations/suggestions on what to look out for, because I'm pretty clueless..

 

 

Thanking you in advance :)

Blog Lovin and a little more lovin

Is this thing on?

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

I don't use Google reader, I just use my blogger reading list..(hope that's not disappearing too?) but I've heard from pretty much every blog I read that's it is becoming non-existent... hence the bloglovin link, I'm a sheep :)

But also thought I'd share with you some other lovin I received this week, In the form of my husbands fairy god sister..
she sent me a cute little package of things she thought I might like, including the following..
Vintage buttons and thread, some baked goods, a jumpsuit pattern, cute little hair pieces and a necklace, a little sketch pad for drawings on the go ;) and some lace vintage collars!

 

Quite a stash right:)

I need help, how do you think I should the collars? Any pattern suggestions? Tips etc? :)