I have always done a minimal amount of sewing when it was required for some project I was doing but a couple years ago I got a sewing machine for Christmas and I started to think about taking on something more challenging. In my mind, clothing is the summit of that mountain so that is where I headed. I bought a couple shirt patterns that I liked and got my mom to walk me through it the first time.
It really wasn't as hard as I had expected, as long as I take my time and triple check everything before I cut or sew anything! Once I got throught that first one, I was able to whip out several more in no time at all. The pictures aren't great but you can get the idea.
I really need to take a photo of this one while I'm wearing it because the sleeves are the best part. They are square (kinda like a kimono) so the back of the sleeve hangs way down without covering or interfering with my hand.
I made this one to wear to a friends wedding. It is made from champagne colored satin, belted above the waist, with lace trim down the front and around the sleeves. I added a pretty little pearl button at the top.
This one is made from crinkle gauze so it's really light and comfortable. The bunched sleeves and high belt give it a very Roman look. I hand embroidered the design on the front.
This is the second shirt I made. It's the same as the first but has longer sleeves.
My maiden voyage into the world of making clothes!
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