I made pants!
I must say, I’m pretty pleased with myself. I bought a pattern (Kwik-Sew 3126), chose some fabric, followed the directions and lo and behold, here is the first article of clothing sewn by me (aprons don’t count):
Pyjama pants for Elliott. They’re not perfect, but I’ve realised I say that about everything I make and that perfection is really not that important much of the time. I mean, I’ll always strive for it, but I’m going to accept when things are good enough. Besides, it’s kind of nice to see the little imperfections; they’re the mark of things made by hand and with love. Because let’s face it, things that are mass produced are seldom (if ever?) made with love.
Most importantly, Elliott loves them. I didn’t make a top to go with the pants (the pattern includes two styles of top to go with them), I’ll probably try that next time. Instead, I’m going to embellish, probably with applique, a plain white t-shirt, a la Blair of Wise Craft.
I know it’s just pyjama pants, but I’m really pleased and this exercise has been a real boost to my confidence. I discovered that elastic isn’t half as scary as I thought it would be!
More sewing news in the coming days, hopefully. It largely depends on how many consecutive hours of sleep Isobel gives us!
John Dalton said,
October 4, 2007 @ 5:08 pm
Things which are mass-produced are rarely perfect anyway – “good enough” is a worthwhile goal and nothing to be ashamed of!
linda said,
October 5, 2007 @ 2:54 pm
Thanks, John.
By the way, I haven’t forgotten what I took to be your challenge to make some good fudge. Research and ingredient sourcing have begun and I hope to report my findings in the not-too-distant future.
John Dalton said,
October 6, 2007 @ 8:27 pm
Oh, excellent! I love it when other people do all the hard work of perfecting a recipe!
Mum said,
October 21, 2007 @ 10:12 am
You can make T-shirst/jama tops by using the “pattern” of an existing one and tracing around the outline – easier than you think really. I have done that many times in the past for all of you. Turn it inside out – or if you have one that has “had it” – undo it and there to have a template to use…you can even add on a bit all around to make it a bit bigger. I was also known to undo old nihgties of mine and make smaller versions for you all.
This whole blog ( although they didn’t exist when I was your age), sounds so much like me and what I used to do that it is scarey!