sew my own clothes

I have always wanted to be able to express myself more through what I wear, but been unable to find the right kinds of clothes. Perhaps I have unusual taste or something. Now I’ve decided to do it for myself! I would also really like getting into doing something with my hands instead of my intellect for once.

This took a couple of hours to do. I actually don’t know how I feel about it. The skirt is not as full as I’d like to be and therefore it’s fuller at the waist and makes my hips look a wee bit large. Oh well. I’m still proud of it!!

So I made this skirt in about a half hour. It was super easy. I made it from an old sheet I got from the thrift store and it’s got an elastic waistband.

I am still not going to mark this goal as finished. I went to Joann Fabrics the other day and they had their Simplicity patterns (usually around $15) on sale for 99 cents!! I got three of them and I’m going to try to make some more stuff. Once I finished one piece from each pattern set I will consider this goal completed!!

I found this fun stretch cotton at an online fabric store. It’s plaid on both sides with silvery flowers printed on one side. It made me want to make a little jumper. Then again, I get jumpy about buying fabric online, it’s often not the color/texture/quality I imagined. What does my online panel of celebrity fashion judges think?

Fabu, or just ”... meh” ? And if I did make it, what would I wear it with? Turtleneck and tights, but will it be a pain to find coordinating colors?

I’ve got too many projects going on to waste my time on boring ones or things I won’t wear.

Because it’s a lot cheaper than buying them.

I got out Heather Ross’s book Weekend Sewing from the library. There is a pattern for a cute, simple sundress in it and I’ve already bought my fabric and thread!! I’m really excited to make it. Hopefully it’ll turn out okay!

to make a dress for work. It will be my first garment ever. Now, what color should it be?

I have a basic tank top pattern that I’ll have to alter to make it like this in the back.

That’s going to be a huge step forward for this goal.

I got a brand spankin’ new sewing machine for Christmas! Before that I did all hand-sewing. I would love to make my own clothes. It would be completely custom and original and would fit me just the way it should. Hopefully I can do this!