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 I 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!
