After sewing like a crazy person last weekend and completing most of my Christmas present sewing to do list, I decided to reward myself by sewing something for me! I had intended to work on these items after Christmas, but I just couldn’t resist and knowing that my Christmas to do list had been considerably downsized, I went for it.
I purchased a 1960’s McCalls cape pattern from an Etsy shop, and after searching high and low at local stores, I found just the right shade of pink wool at Mood Fabrics online. (you know, the New York store on Project Runway) Their prices are great and the selection is VAST! I gambled on this order , tough because I had no idea how thick the material was. Good news, it was just the right weight, and I ordered a nice lining as well.
The pattern was already cut out and in my size, so all I had to do was cut the fabric. I followed the pattern as best I could, and it was a challenge that took several evenings to complete, but I am happy with the finished product!
I didn’t have the right color thread, nor did I have the desire to pack up my kids and drive to the store to find the right color, or go late at night when my husband came home, or the patience to wait until both kids were in school (my 3yo was ill from Saturday through Wednesday with a fever so today is my first kid free day!!)
I’m happy with how it turned out, given the level of difficulty and the mismatched thread. All I kept thinking when making it though, is that saying “Don’t cook a meal you’ve never cooked before when you have people over for dinner.” The logic is sound and I feel that way about sewing too. But I don’t have the patience to do a trial run on every project, especially one like this.
The same hold true for my other quick creations this week. I had fabric leftover from the cape so I thought I’d whip up a little reversible keyhole foldover clutch to use with the cape. I had seen one on Pinterest, but couldn’t find it when I set out on the project. Of course, now, here it is . Might have to but it and try again! Anywho, this go round, I just made it up and started sewing. The finished product is less than desirable so it’s only in this group shot.
The other two items in that shot, are versions of another LBG studio tutorial! Pinned on Pinterest months ago, I decided ot use up some scrap fabric and go for it! Several lessons learned here:
- Measure, don’t guess
- Use the materials that the pattern calls for
- Thickness of fabric DOES make a difference on the final product!
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