Block? Fear?

I am currently trying to get through my sewing reluctance, loss of mojo, fear of failure, whatever! I have traced patterns and cut out the fabric...then moved on to another project so I don't have to go through the disappointment of a garment that doesn't fit, I don't like, isn't what I had imagined, etc. Ugh.



We are at our beach condo for the rest of the summer. I have duplicate machines here, so it isn't as if I don't have the equipment I need to get the sewing done. Currently cut out but not sewn:



NE pants--black stretch twill



white blouse--Mc Calls



olive jeans--Ottobre women



I am really interested in getting these items made--hopeful that they may be a potential TNT pattern.



For a long time--maybe 5-7 years--I told DH that my hobby was not sewing, rather it was collecting fabric and patterns. He was OK with that--I'm not a wasteful person and this little obsession was not putting us in debt. Then I started sewing again. Grand kids, me, even DH. I went to a Pati Palmer workshop in Portland for a week--learned a lot and made 2 pairs of pants. My job became very demanding, no time to sew, etc. My mom had been my example and I loved to share sewing magazines and ideas with her. Unfortunately, Mom lost a tough battle with congestive heart failure in the fall of 2006. I lost my beloved Mom and my only sewing buddy. Then retirement! I had time to sew and to take better care of myself. To my surprise, I was finally able to lose weight and now I am not certain what will fit and what won't. Gotta jump in and try!



Hopefully, my next entry will have photos of one of the above garments in its final form!



Happy sewing to everyone!

Finally Photos!

Finally--here are the photos of the latest projects--one not quite finished.

Sandra Betzina Vogue pattern for turquise top with bolero collar. I made a size C using some relatively stretchy fabric from the stash. I made the size according to measurements, but then read reviews on PR and found that the top runs small. Hmmm. I went back and serged the seams with a 3/8 inch SA instead of the 5/8 I'd originally done. The added inch made a big difference and I now like the fit.

Not made to go with, but they do mix and match OK, are some LH Europeans made from a stretch woven I got from Anne at NeedleNook. I like them--a bit more causal than most pants I've made lately and that is OK!!!

Next, a jacket made from a linen/rayon blend purchased at JA. It's a McCall's pattern 5477. I made a 14 based on measurements, and it is too big through the shoulders and chest--not the bust, but the upper chest. So, I will finish it (need to tack down lining and hem the sleeves. I'm using a snap for closure and sewing a button on for looks) and probably wear it. Not as excited about the finished product as I was the prospect of the jacket. Oh well.

Finally, matching "cheese" shirts for Grandma and Grandpa. We are going to visit our 9 YO grandson and wanted to greet him wearing copies of the famous cheese shirts!

No sewing for a while as we'll be out of town.

A Week Gone Already?

No photos, but I did make a pair of LH Europeans--they are a lightweight stretch woven from Anne at Needle Nook. I like them, but now I need to make something to go with them. The fabric I bought to coordinate is too heavy for summer clothes.

I'm also making a muslin of a Vogue Sandra Betzina pants pattern. I'm sewing the side seams and will finish fitting this evening--off for the rest of the afternoon to spend with kids and DGKs at their house.

Photos tomorrow...

Magic Kingdon

No photos--DH and I spent the day at Disneyland. Had loads of fun! We shopped for the DGKs, mailed bday cards to special kids, and went to the Aladdin show in Ca Adventure. Fun!

I have been tracing some patterns to make some garments for myself--but no real sewing this week. I did get my 1630 back from the LB Bernina store so she is ready and waiting for some serious sewing. Just have to get myself organized as to what I want to make!

Happy Mothers Day to all who are moms and to all of our moms--or their memories. My mom was the BEST. Miss her every day.

Better Photos

OK--So I took the previous photo and DH took these. Guess the big fancy camera with someone who knows what he is doing is better than me with my little point and push! So, here are a couple more photos of the Princess Dress!

She's a Princess!

Here's the dress I made for my older DGD for a school banquet related to a social studies unit. I used Ottobre #19 from issue 01/2003 in a size 140 with a little ease in the side seams. Fabric is from JoAnns and color choice made by DGD. I think she will enjoy wearing it!

Silly T Shirts

Here are the tshirts I just embroidered for my grandson's birthday party. I cannot explain the expression because I just don't know the significance. I only know that it's what he wanted on the shirts!