I Sewed a Thing!

I haven't sewn anything in quite a while. With my sisters here last weekend I sewed. My younger sister was showing me some inspiring videos on YouTube and I started planning things in my head and pulling out fabric from bins. This project was from a design by Debbie Shore who you can find on YouTube. I adjusted the size a bit and created a project bag with an 8 inch square bottom. I love the combination of the stiff bottom and the drawstring top. The outside straps make it easy to close up the bag and carry it wherever you wish.

I have plans to use another of her patterns to make an organizer insert to hold small scissors, stitch markers, a tape measure and yarn needles. In other words, all those little tools you like to have handy when you are working on a knit or crochet project. With an insert I could move it from bag to bag because I have never been a monogamous creator. If you asked how many projects I have started at any given time I wouldn't be able to tell you.  I need to come up with a pretty solution to the drawstring too. Right now, I just have a strip of old fabric in the casing to see how well it worked. 

For the lining I remembered what the woman on the show "What Not to Wear" used to say. Remember that show? Anyway, Stacy(?) used to say it doesn't have to match, it has to go. I found a fabric lighter than the outside of my bag for the lining that I though fit that statement. The lighter color of the lining should make it easier to find things in the bottom of the bag, in the organizer that I need to make next.

So, I sewed a thing and want to make more.

Back with more again soon.

Take care and stay cozy!

New Sewing Supplies

I ordered some fresh supplies from Amazon for my goal of reviving my sewing hobby. They arrived yesterday. One of the things I ordered was a set of tailor's chalks. (affiliate link).

I still need to take the time to shop for fabrics. I think I said before that I plan to start with pants and capris. I need a good fit that is easy to pull on. I don't feel at this point in my life that I need to stuff myself into uncomfortable jeans. I also, by sewing my own, get out of spending dreadful time in store dressing rooms on a search for the perfect fit. These are all wins in my mind.

When I get going on these projects I will keep you posted right here. I may even learn how to do the bathroom mirror selfie to I can keep track of fit and the progress of remaking my wardrobe.

I tried the chalks on a bit of fabric. Anyone reading like snowmen as much as I do? Any way these chalks seem to mark well and smoothly with very little pressure needed. You can see my test on that cute bit of Christmas fabric.

I'll leave things here for now. Time to get my retweet favors done, then shower and do a few chores. I might even get in some sock knitting time and some time to finish the book I am reading. 

We are getting together with neighbors tonight for card games.  I am really looking forward to this evening.

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Take care and stay cozy! 

Trying Again

I used to sew clothing. Not well necessarily but wearable. I made things for myself and my children. The kids did not always like homemade clothes, especially my oldest daughter, but I like to wear something that came from my own hands. I have decided that it is time to bring out the serger and sewing machine to sew for myself again. I am going to start with capris and pants. I have looked for patterns with elastic waists and pockets and have found a couple. The pattern shown from McCall's is what I am going to start with. With the life I live now that kind of easy fit is perfect. I'm not as skinny as the model and never will be but I think this will work fine. I am going to make the wider leg version first.

To get going I have ordered some tailor's chalk and elastic on Amazon and they will be here tomorrow. I also ordered some tracing paper so I can make copies of the pattern and keep the tissue paper in good shape for future reference. With the cost of patterns these days it seems like a good idea. I am old enough to remember patterns sales at $1.99 with a limit of 5 at Hancock's Fabrics. 

I know, I'm old but I did put another walking souvenir pinecone in my basket this morning.

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Take care and stay cozy!