the skirt? she is done.
March 20, 2006
Given that my hair and make-up support team were nowhere to be found, you just get a picture of the skirt. Rest assured that I do have a head, torso and feet. And while you can't tell from this shot, I even shaved my legs for this.
Some thoughts on sewing: It's not as challenging as I had believed. And you get a finished product more quickly than knitting -- even with my ability to misread even the simplest of directions. I fairly certain I sewed each seam in this skirt twice. I refuse to show you what the zipper area looks like. Let's just say that I always plan to wear a long shirt with this.
Because I was feeling so flush with success, I even made two pairs of pants for the Diva, who seems to be built like her dad, which means that I can find pants that are either long enough or fit her waist -- but not both.
The other pair is the same pattern, but in a solid pink.
I'm more pleased with these than I am with my skirt. We'll see how they hold up, however. I did leave enough extra fabric in the hem to give them another inch or two when the need arises. In theory, I can also let out the waist, but I doubt I'll need to before she is 7 or 8.
I can't wait to see what the next project is -- but I plan to let the sewing machine sit unused for a couple of weeks. While I have enjoyed the sewing, it requires soooooo much concentration that I'm ready to simply knit for a bit.
what pattern did you use for the pants? they look great, as does your skirt
great job!
Posted by: tammie | March 20, 2006 at 01:59 PM
I have material and a pattern for a skirt that's been sitting with my sewing machine for, oh, a year or so now. (I think I even chose a pattern sans zipper so that it'd be 'easier') You have inspired me to take the pattern out of the package, at the very least!
Posted by: PL | March 20, 2006 at 02:32 PM
The pattern for the kid pants is Simplicity 5489. Also included is a skirt, vest and jumper (dress-style jumper, not a sweater). Thanks for the kudos. Now I just have to wait for it to warm up enough to wear the skirt. It snowed as I was taking the picture.
And PL -- just remember that once you get the pattern out of the package, it won't go back in. It's like trying to refold a map, those patterns are. You might as well go ahead and make it...
Posted by: Adrienne | March 20, 2006 at 08:31 PM