Fancy had to investigate every single bush on our walk today. She sniffed a squirrel’s butt, startling both herself and the squirrel. It was pretty funny.
Another funny thing that happened today was one of my more sarcastic teens telling me that I was “one of the older people, you know, another generation…” and then making me a cane. Because I’m old, you know. 😆
I love working with teens for things like this. You can really tell when you have good rapport with them.
I’ve had a couple of funny sewing mishaps, one easily fixed and one that got tossed in the projects box until I’m over it. Here’s the second one…
So this is a shirt… There’s one sleeve on the left… Then there’s the neck… With a sleeve attached… 😂
That’s when I thought I should stop for dinner. It will get fixed eventually.
I did make nice things too.
I made a pair of harem pants to test my pattern for my peacock bellydance costume. I was a little nervous at first. Before the gathering on the waistband I could fit into a single leg.
They turned out super fun though! I’ve been wearing them constantly in the evenings.
They are a navy jersey or rayon spandex from many years ago. Originally the fabric was going to be an infinity dress, but it stretched when I tried to cut it and I moved on.  They make me want to dance and fly out very well during twirls. I kind of want six more pairs. 🙂
While trying to decide what to make, the Husband suggested that I focus on the things I need, since my projects in the box held no appeal. I made two pairs of bike shorts to wear for pjs and under dresses.
They are both made from scraps, hence the different bands. I cut the left leg on the galaxy one wrong, but fixed it with a higher waistband. They are both comfy and fill a need. This next shirt was also made from scraps. It needs a neckline adjustment, as it tends to slip, but is cute. It’s the sewing machine print with black backing and bands. Both are double brushed polyester, so very soft.
I haven’t used this material for much other than leggings, so was fun to try. I have an Agnes dress with color blocking partially put together with DBP for the skirt.
Aren’t those spools adorable?
I needed to sew before work on Monday. Felt it in my bones, kind of need. So IÂ made these heart leggings in 30 minutes and went to work slightly happier at least.
They are very comfy. My co-worker gave me a look and shook her head when I said I’d made them before work.
We have a family wedding to go to this weekend and I was thinking about making a dress for it, but hadn’t picked a pattern. I made this dress length Agnes.
It’s very soft and comfy. Hard to see, but there are little gold outlines on the flowers.
I think it’s fancy enough to attend a wedding. My arm and neckbands worked perfectly. I enjoy it greatly.
Well, we’re watching TV and keeping Fancy company while the fireworks start. The Husband is putting together the new entertainment center too. I may go sew downstairs, if Fancy gets too upset. She won’t even eat her chew.
I hope you all have a safe and Happy 4th!
