Silk Simplicity New Look 6126

I learned a very important lesson when working on this sewing project.  The brand of a sewing machine needle really matters.  So far I have not had any issues, but it became quite clear to me how important this was when trying to sew silk.  When I started this project I knew I may run into some difficulties.  I made sure to use a new needle, double checked the correct size for the needle, and tested the tension on my machine.  It all made no difference.  It kept skipping stitches.  When it was not doing skipping stitches, the silk kept getting pushed under.  I had to redo the shoulder seems so many times.  It was a mess and I was mess.  Unfortunately, I was unable to finish before we had to leave out of state.

Luckily, before we came back from our trip away from home, I picked up some Schmetz needles.  No particular reason, other than I thought I needed more sewing machine needles.  So when the semester ended, the first thing on my mind was to finish this project.  I prepared myself for the worst.  I had my seam ripper, favorite music playing, and a mind filled with patience and determination.  I was dreading it, but I wasnt about to let my beautiful silk go to waste.  So when I started sewing and was in total shock.  No sewing problems at all.  Not even a single skipped stitch!  No need for seam rippers and sugar breaks to calm my nerves.  Seriously, made this project a more enjoyable one.  I honestly think I will be sticking with this brand just because of this.

Now on to my awesome silk kimono style top!

The silk I received as a gift from my brother in law.  He is in the Navy and thoughtfully picked me up some while he was in Thailand.  That was probably two years ago.  I was never really sure what I wanted to do with it until I saw the Simplicity New Look 6126.  Really the perfect project since I have never sewn with silk before.  I decided to not add the bias band on the inside.  I didnt like the thought of having the sewing lines sewn across the waist of my beautiful, soft silk.

At the top left corner you can see how I had to keep redoing the shoulder seam
before I bought the Schmetz needles.  The one on the right is my rolled hems
and the bottom left is my french seam along the sides.

I did make a loop to tie about my waist, but I prefer it to just be an open top.

(Bottom left)

  ~Jam

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