I used to sew many of my own clothes. I remember a summer that I spent a week at my cousin's home that we took time every day creating a new halter top. My aunt would give us each a quarter to spend on a yard of fabric at the Ben Franklin. It was walking distance from their house and we would practically run the whole way to make our purchases. We would each pick out 2 coordinating fabrics and have 1/2 yard measured out, pay for our purchases and run back to the sewing machine. By afternoon, we had something new to wear!
I've wanted to return to sewing, but always seem to find something else to do. A friend has been teaching a jacket class, and I actually have the time right now. Yesterday we began fitting a pattern, cutting a muslin pattern, and beginning layout. This morning I took out all the pins and began the layout all over again. It was too complicated and I know myself well enough. It would never be finished unless I simplified. I have 3 weeks to do the layout on 5 pieces (back, 2 fronts and 2 sleeves), and hopefully get them quilted to the jacket lining. I've opted for no batting as I think my handstitching will be easier without the extra layer.
