On Sunday I switched to part-time hours at Waterstones, so today was my first day of being able to get back in the shed and do some sewing!
This dress is one which I started at the beginning of December. I added the skirt this afternoon, and finished off the edges. I’m not best pleased with the binding on the neck and sleeves, but I really like the floaty lettuce-hemmed skirt.
I haven’t actually tried this on yet (can you sense the danger?), but in my head it fits perfectly, looks lovely, and I’ll be wearing it to work on Thursday. Probably with a long sleeved t-shirt and a pair of leggings underneath. (Note to self: buy leggings in the sales.)
This little offering was my first attempt at t-shirt surgery. I bought a fun little book last week, so I thought I’d start right at the beginning with this t-shirt.
As you can see, I’ve chopped the sleeves off, and turned them into a polo neck.
I am trying to force my pernickety side to come to terms with the fact that the edges of the cut-off sleeves are left raw, but I might have to set about them with the overlocker. I’ll see how it goes.
It was very quick to do, and I have plans for lots more. Paul has kindly donated lots of large t-shirts to the cause, so I can hopefully make things in a good variety of sizes.