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Toting not one, but two sewing machines to the big retreat! Don’t let this fool you: I’ll still probably come back with a partially finished garment. It’s the story of my sewing life. This retreat is located out in the sticks and you don’t want to be caught without the right supplies.
The big focus is a skirt to complement this 1960s jacket I made last winter. Here’s the irony: remember Buck That Trend: The Pencil Skirt? Well, my seamstress friend Ashley at Bramblewood Fashion tells me I CAN wear a pencil skirt if I make it to fit. So, Miss Ashley, you’ve persuaded me to give it a try on this little retreat. (There’s nothing like having to eat your own words!) The pattern didn’t include a lining, so the challenge is how to include one without instructions. I’m nothing without a set of good instructions! Since I’ll be surrounded by a legion of garment sewers, I hope someone may take me by the hand.
The retreat starts today and ends Saturday. Unfortunately, I had to postpone my departure until tomorrow due to work obligations. If all goes well of the next two days, maybe I’ll get energized about making some things to wear or gift. We’ve got some new babies in my family and small sewing projects are good things.
Don’t forget about the October vintage giveaways! I’ll draw winners on October 17, my friends. I can’t wait to see who enters and wins!
What would you like to make next? Have you ever had a sewing project that made you want to shred it in tiny little pieces?
2 comments
October 11, 2012 at 4:53 pm
Ooh! I can’t wait to see your pencil skirt once it is finished! As it will go simply smashingly with that jacket. Sadly, I can’t give you any tips on adding a lining {as I never put linings in my skirts. Bad I know.}.
You will be excited to know that I refashioned the neckline on the vintage dress I won back in {June was it?} today. I’m hoping to take pictures of me wearing it this Lord’s day to church. 🙂
October 12, 2012 at 6:21 am
You’re such an inspiration! Thanks for the encouragement. I can’t wait to see the restyling! I just feel like it needs a lining because it’s more like a suit than a skirt. I’d definitely need a slip of some kind under it. Stay tuned! And good luck in the drawing!