I Sew a Jumper

I finished a new jumper today. It took me three days. The first day I cut it out and sewed it; that took several hours. the next day I did the hand-finishing where the bodice lining attaches to the skirt. I could have simply attached the skirt to the bodice and lining at one time, but I wanted the smooth inside that finishing the bodice lining by hand provides. Today I did the hem. So it took one day, plus an hour or less on two other days.

It’s made of 100% cotton quilting fabric, in a soft pink with white and darker pink in a tiny design. I have a matching hair clip and at least two t-shirts I can wear with it. So my wardrobe expands a little. All the clothes I brought with me are wearing out, being at least 5 years old. I guess I can’t complain.

I Make an Apron

To put it bluntly, I wear my food. Whether I’m cooking it or eating it, part of my portion will end up on my clothing. I need an apron, as the one I had in the US somehow didn’t make it into the moving boxes. In fact, there’s a whole bunch of kitchen stuff that I set out for the movers to pack and they apparently didn’t, but that’s not relevant. What’s relevant are the food stains I inevitably acquire on my limited wardrobe, and the missing apron. 

The cure was obvious. I needed an apron, and I needed it pronto. I had the foresight to bring an good apron pattern. Yesterday I made the pattern alterations and cut it out. Today I sewed it, all except the button, buttonhole, and hem. I can’t do the buttonhole until I know how big the button is; and I don’t have a button. I’ll pick one up Tuesday when I’m in town. I could hem it, but in my present state of mind I’d do a machine hem. I’ll wait until I’m not so tired and do a nice hand sewn hem.