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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Garment sewing....

I'm not sure if anyone noticed, but a few days ago, I made a reference to "Garment" sewing!
(Lightening bolt)
This is a type of sewing that a lot of quilters have avoided, or maybe aren't interested in.  I haven't sewn garments for a long time, although I think I tried a top or two last year.
Between sewing handbags, and loving all the amazing designer fabrics that have been coming available, I keep getting drawn to the idea.
Funnily enough, I decided to try sewing a shirt that you might have often seen me wear in the past.
Yes, a white cotton button up shirt with a collar.  I've had countless incarnations of this shirt.  It is always my go-to shirt that I might have 4 or 5 versions hanging up in my closet.  The only drawback with the white shirt is that I inevitably get stains on it, or somehow wear it until it looks shabby,

I had bought the pattern, but no fabric at the time.
A few days later, I spied a 6 yard piece of white Kona cotton that I had acquired, just to have on hand,
within minutes, the pattern was out of it's envelope.
I used a cute fabric for the neck and cuff facings,
It was quite interesting to sew, although I haven't yet done the buttonholes....

Do you make garments? for yourself or for others?  I am quite interested in this topic now!

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