Re-Post: My (not) VERY FIRST SEWING PROJECT

(This post was actually dated 25 Nov 2012)

I was so happy that finally I made something wearable! well, I started sewing since my second year in elementary school, being taught and inspired by my very talented sister Silvi Yulwina. At that time, we made clothes for dolls and we enjoyed put our handmade little dress in them.

I always remember the time when I opened up mom's wardrobe, tried to find some fabric, and I ended up cutting the curtains, leaving holes everywhere (I don't remember whether my mom got angry or not). I also learned that patience is a must for sewing; one time, I felt that it took long time too finish the Barbie wrap dress by stitching the seam line across the side seam, little by little, then this idea just came out from nowhere: why didn't I stitch it only in the beginning and then straight to the end of the seam. I did that, believe me. I sat quietly for a while to understand that it didn't work at all. IT JUST LEAVING THE MIDDLE SIDE SEAM UN-STITCH GIVING A BIG HOLE! mwuahaha... how stupid I was!

End of old story,

I started sewing again after I think I'd better sew for my fast growing toddler clothes. When I went to Department store and saw the price of kid's clothing, I was amazed how expensive they are (for those tiny pieces I believe i can make it, and it would be a lot cheaper). I agree with expensive price with good quality clothing, but I rarely find that one here.

But first, I need to learn real sewing. I have some basic sewing knowledge when I took sewing course in the last year of university (after I have finished one dress, I quit) but it looks like I must started out all over again.

So i tried not to mess up wit drafting the pattern and simply downloaded free printable sewing pattern on the internet. This is my (not so) very first sewing project.

comfy in this forever summer season!

I took the pattern from Angela Kane website. It was easy, simple, basic, but very chic! I've made some adjustment to the bodice pattern so it fits me very well (I picked medium size pattern, but the armscye was too big). I also made facing to the area of neckline and arms instead of leaving it alone like the instruction said. it gives comfort and it looks neat.

please visit Angela Kane

and see you soon,