(My Mom used to have one just like this!)
Today's NaBloPoMo prompt is as follows: "Have you ever attempted to make your own clothes? Tell us about the results."
As I mentioned in my blog post yesterday, "I need to keep my posts very brief this week or not do them at all as something important that I need to attend to has come up recently.
I did attempt, that is the operative word, to make my first piece of clothing in Grade 9 in Home Economics class. My first time sewing, you would think I would make something simple like an A-line skirt perhaps or even something simpler, but no. I made my first jumper which is a collarless and sleeveless dress worn over a blouse, shirt, or sweater. I believe it was a V-neck which entailed that I line it, not the easiest thing to do or to start out with in terms of making a garment.
The fabric may have been crimplene, a form of thick polyester. It was a dark brown material.
The end result of my sewn project: a crooked hemmed jumper! Needless to say I wore it once only and that was in the class as a final demonstration of our artwork, I mean sewing. ;)
Have I sewn since? No, I guess I figured I "wasn't good enough." Since then, I think I would love to learn as I think it a useful skill to possess, if only to mend torn clothing and other items.
Would I make my own clothes again? Maybe a simple skirt or dress, but otherwise probably not! ;)
How about you? Have you sewn any clothes or anything else for that matter? Or only to mend items?
Oh wow Ell..Well, I have no bone in my body which can do any of these creative things..sewing is , well, a long way off... :D But atleast you tried :)
ReplyDeleteWell my bones didn't allow for much creativity in this department either Naba, so you needn't worry about being alone in this case! ;) <3
DeleteElly,when my children were small, I used to stitch clothes for my children and also for myself.It was my hobby and I used to love sewing and knjtting.
ReplyDeleteGood for you Usha! I imagine it is a great hobby if you are good at it! ;) <3
DeleteI have never sewn a dress but as a kid I would fiddle around with the sewing machine, whenever mom used to stitch something at home. Incidentally, my mom had the same type of sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteGreat you were allowed to 'fiddle with' the sewing machine...I wasn't allowed in fear of breaking it. I guess it was a popular sewing machine at the time. :) <3
DeleteCool, when I was pregnant for my son I actually got material and made some lovely maternity clothes in this lovely cool and breezy fabric. It was just a simple pattern for maternity shorts and tops...my son was born in August, but they turned out great! I got so many compliments for them and they were really comfortable. Since then I have made shorts for my daughter. Simple stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat that you sewed some clothes including maternity clothes Kathy. A resourceful skill to have! :) <3
DeleteWow, you attempted to sew! I have never attempted to do creative stuff like this or paper art..but knowing to sew is a life skill, so never let it die..keep at it and you'll become better
ReplyDeleteYes, "attempted" is the operative word here! Not a great success, though I did. I'm not sure I have the inclination in me anymore, at least not at the moment...maybe later, when I am freerer! ;) LOL <3
Deleteno way.. cant sew at all.. i can just fix the odd hooks and buttons.
ReplyDeleteI think that's a good start or good to know just on its own! :) <3
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