It only took about an hour to cheap-serge the short set – wish it’d
only taken that long to sew ! I’d originally planned to stitch up just the
shirt today, but I had caffeine for the first time in weeks, so I knew I’d be up
late, may as well get to it. Besides, the shirt was the hard part. And it’d be
great to say I used nearly all the fabric - for what I bought it for ! - in the same month I purchased it !
I had the worst time with the neckline facing. Ended up doing it
twice and it’s still not really right, just sort of fudged. And this is at
least the third (possibly fourth) time I’ve used this pattern. I still don’t
know where I wrong either time, but
hopefully the next one will go better. I’m thinking of adding a goal of
stitching up something for me once a month. Heck, it’d be six months before I
had to buy fabric ! However, I’m now out of non-roll elastic, so I need to snag
more, probably from Mal-Wart. Not going back to Hobby Lobby ever again.
I also need a large safety pin. All I have are those tiny brass
ones. Ended up feeding the shorts’ elastic through the casing with a big paper
clip. Not as good as a safety pin, but works in a pinch. The shirt as plotted
by the pattern has split sleeves and hips, but I think next time, I’ll sew the
sleeves shut to the ends, mostly for variety. I do like the split hem, it helps
the shirt fit better and stay in place, so that stays.
Wow, I’m tired. And it’s already August. White Rabbit ! (for luck)
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