Well friends, I finally did it - I made MY summer bag. After tweaking this one, I came up with the perfect combination for me.
I stayed up way too late Thursday night to make it, but I don't think I could have gone to bed early if I had wanted to. On Thursday evening I attended my first Reconstruction sewing class. I can't tell you how fun it was being in that setting. The first class was a bit of a review for me, though I did finally learn how to do a french knot, but I look forward the next classes when we start working on our reconstructed top. I'm still in the planning stages right now.
On Saturday morning I cleaned out my closet. Oh boy, was that ever needed. I now need to make a huge haul to Goodwill, but I saved quite a few things to re-purpose. All those worn out knit t-shirts will be great for applique, some of which I'm sure will make it to my reconstructed top.
Oh yes, back to the bag - I LOVE it! It is roomy enough for all my stuff and pretty in pink, but not sugary sweet. Also, I'm loving that ruffle. My next few bags will have ruffles, for sure.
Sunday afternoon I wrapped up my kids clothes sewing week with Lily's gown. I made this on the fly using one of her existing dresses as a guide which resulted in having to make many revisions along the way.
The first run turned out way too big with too big arm holes and too long straps. So, I ripped, shortened the elastic at the front & back and shortened the straps.
It's not perfect, but it works. I probably would have done better keeping the too big one for myself and making her a new one (yes, it was that big!). Ava was thrilled to have a matching gown with her sister. Now all I need to do is make myself a version, then we'll all be set (and look, I think it might even match my new bag, hee-hee).
