As I mentioned in an earlier post, I sew - but not always successfully.
I stumbled upon some sewing blogs - created by women with not-model shapes, but with a love for clothes and sewing. How inspiring!
And did I mention that many of the pants in my closet are getting worn out? So I grabbed a pants pattern, and began making it fit (This started a while ago - the first fabric I attacked was a wool tweed in browns.) I made a pair, and they were (of course) unwearable. But I made some notes about what had to change, altered the pattern, and sewed up a second pair. These are good enough, and I wore them several times already. I did throw them in the washer and dryer, and they might have shrunk even more -
I made further changes to the pattern. It's just a no-pocket, elastic waist pant - you'd think it would be a no-brainer. I do add a pocket inside the waistband, because pants without pockets are not practical, but this way, there is no gap-open. Last week, I sewed a pair of pants from dark gray dollar Wal-Mart fabric. They fit me perfectly! So I made a pair of dark chocolate stretch gabardine, and they are a joy. Yesterday I cut out stretch denim in a dark blue with a pinstripe. I bought an avocado twill for another pair. My wardrobe is looking up.
About two weeks ago, I had a new pattern and the fabric I am going to use - a batik cotton in greens. I had them in my hands. Now I can't find them anywhere. sheesh!
I also began adjusting the pattern that I use for a plain top - over the head, no buttons, zips or snaps. You'd think again, that not much changes are necessary. But I made a dark-blue-on-teal print knit top that looked crummy. I changed the sleeves and shaped the sides to curve a bit - very minor changes, and now the top looks good. I have two gorgeous pieces of silk dupioni - a copper color and a green, and as soon as I am brave enough to cut them, they'll be done in a flash.
I love to sew, and in the time I spend in three different stores trying on 14 things that don't fit, I can make an item that fits and flatters.
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I have sat here far too long reading your blog entries, but was hooked from the beginning and couldn't stop reading. LOL At first, I was only going to read the latest entry and make a comment... but I kept reading until I'm way past my goofing off time. Now I need to start doing some serious stuff – like getting Karol's school work set up for today. The post I enjoyed the most were about cleaning your porch and the cat episodes. I laughed and laughed through these adventures and it was like a movie in my mind as I watched you working on cleaning the porch and then helping your cat with the mouse. LOL Thanks for the enjoyable morning my friend – it was well worth the time I spent reading... laughter is good medicine – so the Bible says (Pro 17:22) “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” I have bookmarked your blog and also set it on my home page (so I won't miss any more of your adventures). Praying you will be blessed today – I have been!
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