It's been a challenge trying to find the time to sew. I should just drop out of school and quit my job so I can be artsy and craftsy all day everyday. Yeah... that sounds like a good plan.
I've been working on that Built by Wendy pattern and it's almost finished but I need to change a few small things. The sleeves came out a little odd and I need to hem it. In the meantime, I've been distracted by some thrift store re-purpose projects. I came across this giant plaid mumu that had potential. When I started to take it apart, I noticed that someone had tried to take it in... several times... so there were three separate lines sewn on either side (and they didn't even go all the way up so it created some pretty funky pocket like things on the outside)- anyway, there was a butt-load of material. I cut off the sleeves (may add some simple ones later) and added in seam pockets- although it's still pretty roomy so I may have to take it in some more. I might make a skirt out of the leftover material from the bottom.
I was apparently in the mood for plaid because I picked up three plaid prints at Goodwill. This one was a homemade dress made with some kind of semi-flowy cotton blend. Maybe rayon? It's extra soft. It had some pretty funky denim cuffs and a matching collar. So far I just took the hem up, ripped out the denim, and altered the sleeves- but I may do more to it later.
And yeah... I'm in my sweats. I thought they made the outfit.... Ok, actually, I was too lazy to "try".
I apologize for my dress form flashing you. I got her for free and she has such an odd shape. At least she does her job.... sort of. I suppose I'll keep her around for a while.
