This year, time has slipped by quickly for me. I've been keeping busy and working part-time at my LYS. I've taken over 10k pictures with my DSLR. I have knitted 18 garments plus various accessories. Yes, I've reached a burn out period with knitting. I don't have much to show on the sewing front as I haven't had a real need to sew more clothes for myself. That my change, as I have some news that I will share with you in the next day or two. Now, on to some sewing news.
Sewing Lessons
Today, I will be giving private sewing lessons for a friend of mine and her daughter. I plan on covering the basics of the sewing machine, the different stitches and sewing a perfect straight stitch. Yes, I make the students adjust their machines to produce a beautiful straight stitch. I will also go over the basics of a pattern. More lessons will follow.
BWOF
I received my BWOF yesterday. I am very happy with this issue as I've found some interesting garments that I would love to tackle in early 2010. 2010??? Yes, it's right around the corner.
I absolutely love this coat. It's simple and very classic. I'm in need of a dressy coat. If you look in my closet, I have a lot of casual coats and jackets. When I try on RTW coats at the stores, I typically have problems with the sleeves not fitting correctly and always an issue with the sleeve length. Sounds like I need to sew one for myself.
Another great find is for my DH...a hooded jacket. He would actually wear this and it looks well, comfy.
I love the style of this pants and the pockets. There is a reason. When I'm doing a photo shoot/session, I can't seem to have enough pockets on me. These pants would enable me to carry my wallet, store my lens cap, carry extra battery, remote control, and lens cloth. Okay, not the typical stuff a lady would carry. I would call these my Photog Pants.
For a quick and dressy sewing project, why not a lacy topper? Like some of you, I have a few sheer and lacy fabric that's been sitting in my stash for years. I may end up sewing one of these. This would be pretty over a dark colored camisole and slender pants.
I'm not a cape fan, but I really like this design. If anything, I would get a lot of experience installing zippers.
Stay tuned as I will be back soon to post my really big news.
4 comments:
Those are some of my favorites too.
The cape caught my eye, too.
I can't wait to hear your news.
Wow, Susan! That's an amazing number of knitted garments.
How old is your friend's daughter? I'm teaching my friend's 13-year old daughter. She's like a sponge with such a high degree of interest and motivation. She finished two pillowcases, her first pair of pajama pants, and is now working on a quilt for her Grandparents for Christmas. On her own she made a slew of pillows and blankets for her dolls and did so well. Teaching motivated students is a really incredible feeling as I'm sure you can attest.
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