My Excitement For The Day

The postman delivered a parcel for me on Thursday.

It was the inexpensive fabric I had ordered to kickstart my sewing hobby again.

The last outfit I made for myself was back in the late 1980s so my sewing skills are now quite rusty  - as are my old pins and needles.

I have been watching a few YouTube tutorials,  something we didn't have back then, so I am hoping I don't make too much of a mess.  I have two different fabric designs and two dress patterns to try.

If all goes well I may order some better quality fabric and try something different next time. 

I fancy a red dress perhaps.


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18 comments:

  1. The Weaver of Grass8 May 2020 at 10:02

    Might we get step by step photographs of your progress?

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    1. JayCee8 May 2020 at 10:24

      That depends on how well - or otherwise - it goes!

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  2. Yorkshire Pudding8 May 2020 at 10:24

    I agree with Mistress Weaver. Step by step please. And I think you should then consider making some dungarees for Peregrine. Lilac or daffodil yellow will surely suit him best.

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    1. JayCee8 May 2020 at 10:43

      They may clash with his orange and lime striped shirts.

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  3. northsider 8 May 2020 at 10:36

    "The Lady in red.."

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    1. JayCee8 May 2020 at 10:43

      I'd probably look like a big tomato!

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    2. Yorkshire Pudding9 May 2020 at 00:47

      Northsider is a Chris de Burgh lookalike.

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  4. Tasker Dunham8 May 2020 at 11:08

    Masks. Fabric masks.

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    1. JayCee8 May 2020 at 12:18

      I shall have a go at a mask. I wanted one for my hay fever anyway

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  5. Jacqueline @ HOME8 May 2020 at 11:22

    Brilliant ...... you’ll soon have an online shop !!! We spend most of our time in the garden ..... I’ve just ordered more plants. I’ve now got to find places for them ! Enjoy your sewing and keep us up to date on your progress. XXXX

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    1. JayCee8 May 2020 at 12:21

      I have had to give up spending time outdoors because of my hay fever but, as Tasker suggested, making a mask could help.
      Hope your plants arrive soon so that you can work your magic in the garden xx

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  6. local alien8 May 2020 at 12:24

    I immediately thought 'mask' too. Sign of the times.

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    1. JayCee8 May 2020 at 12:32

      I could make a mask to match each dress!

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  7. Chris8 May 2020 at 19:20

    Good luck I 'm sure once you start sewing it will all come back to you.. hope we'll see you modeling your makes.

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    1. JayCee8 May 2020 at 20:01

      Today started well but I have already made one little mistake. I hope it is not very noticeable, not that anyone can see me close up at the moment!

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  8. crafty cat corner8 May 2020 at 19:44

    In the past I have made myself everything from winter coats down to nightwear but the last time I tried to make something i seem to have lost the plot, maybe its an age thing. lol
    Look forward to seeing your completed dresses.
    Briony
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    1. JayCee8 May 2020 at 20:02

      Oh gosh Briony. I am just a beginner. A winter coat would be way out of my league!

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  9. Vronni's Style Meanderings11 May 2020 at 20:02

    Having seen the finished result didn't you do well!
    xxx

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