I'm on a continuing mission to become a pan-crafter. I think this is my first time really articulating the mission, but all evidence points in that direction. I crochet, bead, embroider,sew and knit, and I'd like to improve my skills in all those areas. I've been pleased with my most recent foray into knitting because I took it slow and set myself up for success. I'm attempting to do the same with sewing.
I brought almost an entire suitcase full of fabric back from India. The prints were so beautiful, and the prices were unbelievable. I stocked up. Unfortunately I stocked up without a plan. Now I have lots of fabric, and I need to find patterns that fit what I have. Luckily Hancock Fabrics recently had a pattern sale with many $1 patterns.
The first fabric I decided to tackle was a polka dotted knit. It was a remainder, so it had cost under $2. I had 1 1/4 yards by 45 inches of it. That was a bit of a problem. Finally I found this pretty skirt from McCall's pattern M6654. It was marked "easy." Sounds good.
I had just enough fabric to make version "G," and it was a perfect no-stress project. I love custom clothing, so having exactly the design and fabric I want makes me happy.
For my next project I'd like to make the cape from Simplicity Project Runway Pattern 1775. I'm super. I think I need a cape.
I have two choices for fabric for this pattern. Both are fuzzy leopard prints. If I'm going to be a super hero, I think leopard woman is most appropriate.
These fabrics didn't come from India. They came from Hancock Fabrics. Each was under $2 per yard. You can get good deals on fabric if you keep your eyes peeled.
I brought almost an entire suitcase full of fabric back from India. The prints were so beautiful, and the prices were unbelievable. I stocked up. Unfortunately I stocked up without a plan. Now I have lots of fabric, and I need to find patterns that fit what I have. Luckily Hancock Fabrics recently had a pattern sale with many $1 patterns.
The first fabric I decided to tackle was a polka dotted knit. It was a remainder, so it had cost under $2. I had 1 1/4 yards by 45 inches of it. That was a bit of a problem. Finally I found this pretty skirt from McCall's pattern M6654. It was marked "easy." Sounds good.
I had just enough fabric to make version "G," and it was a perfect no-stress project. I love custom clothing, so having exactly the design and fabric I want makes me happy.
For my next project I'd like to make the cape from Simplicity Project Runway Pattern 1775. I'm super. I think I need a cape.
These fabrics didn't come from India. They came from Hancock Fabrics. Each was under $2 per yard. You can get good deals on fabric if you keep your eyes peeled.
Which leopard would look better in cape form?
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