Projects

I am thankful for projects.

They have kept me occupied lately. Among moving in and creating space where there was none, I have taken on many a sewing endeavor. Each one turned out differently than I expected, but they all ended up usable/wearable, so I'm happy.

Baby Carrier.
I wanted to tear my eyeballs out while I was sewing the padding into the straps--it took like three hours.
It's not a masterpiece, but I'm really happy with it.

Peasant Skirt.
It was suppose to be a wrap-around skirt but, in true form, I didn't buy enough fabric in an effort to save money.
If I had a dollar for every time I did that, I would have enough money to do it again...
I think I like it better as a peasant skirt, anyway.

I don't know what these are called--koolats?
I tried to copy a pair of them I already had. I sewed a seam on inside out and had several other mishaps,
but we pulled through. They fit a little funny but they're wearable.

Lots of problems with the pattern on this one, but that's what you get when all your patterns are free off the internet.
I had to severely alter the sleeves, but amazingly it still turned out. Now I know what to do differently the next time I make this pattern.

I also made a wrap-around skirt that turned out quite nicely
as well as a disaster skirt that will only be worn around the house.

In lieu of being thankful for projects I am also grateful for fabric coupons, my sewing machine, and a husband who is patient when his OCD wife totally zones out and shirks homemaking duties until each project is finished.

I have since moved past sewing projects and seem to be set on working on my guitar and violin skills. Bring on the Bluegrass!