In a bid towards starting to make my own clothes, I’ve started a dressmaking class along with my sister and one of her friends, who unfortunately has had to drop out because her Mum is very ill.
I’m finding that I know the majority of what the teacher is taking about, must have absorbed the information somehow from my extensive reading..
We were given a pattern make that we had to get, along with the usual list of supplies, most of which I had already. The pattern was for a skirt; a straight skirt, which included a zip and a button.
Now, a straight skirt just doesnt suit my “curves”, but for the purpose of the class, and learning how to do all the right things with a pattern, I don’t mind making it. I’ll progress to an A-Line next time ;-). We have already learned how to adjust a pattern so that it suits your own figure, which is what I’m hoping to learn more about.
However, the material I got for the skirt is very nice. Too nice, in fact, to waste on a skirt that I know I will never wear. So while I was in town after work one evening last week, I popped into one of the charity shops, and came out with some curtains. Curtains I hear you say? yes curtains. Curtains which were handmade from cotton material. Perfect once they were washed and ironed,hems taken down, the top bit cut off.
At least I’ll stand out in the class!! Almost everyone else has plain one colour material….
Nothing like a bit of recycling. The end result will probably go back to the charity shop after its made up. In fact, I may even sew one of my labels onto it, Lol. Nothing like a bit of free advertising.
Unless I can find someone it will suit…
Good thinking! I’ve been using old sheets to make up mock-ups of dresses for my bridesmaids. So much better than spending money on something that won’t even be used.
Comment by aine — February 10, 2009 @ 12:34 pm
Was hoping to see a pic of this snazzy material!
Comment by a simple yarn — February 10, 2009 @ 3:47 pm