Arts & Crafts Project
Before Christmas I signed up for sewing classes at the Sewing Arts Center. But, I didn't really want to wait for class. I have a sewing machine at home and I even live with a sewer. So really, why wait?
On an outing to Michael Levine I picked up some random fabric...stuff I loved but I had no idea what I'd do with it. Except for one skirt I knew I wanted to make...one of the Amy Butler Barcelona skirts. Obviously, since this would be my first home-sewn garment, I knew I'd have to keep it simple so I went with the classic A-line style. Three pieces and a zipper, nothing too complicated. I mean, my mom has sewn me dresses and costumes for years. She completed not one but TWO home ec classes and got As in both. She took one look at the pattern and said, no problem.
Until she saw my fabric.
On an outing to Michael Levine I picked up some random fabric...stuff I loved but I had no idea what I'd do with it. Except for one skirt I knew I wanted to make...one of the Amy Butler Barcelona skirts. Obviously, since this would be my first home-sewn garment, I knew I'd have to keep it simple so I went with the classic A-line style. Three pieces and a zipper, nothing too complicated. I mean, my mom has sewn me dresses and costumes for years. She completed not one but TWO home ec classes and got As in both. She took one look at the pattern and said, no problem.
Until she saw my fabric.
For those of you out there who wonder why I pay for lessons when I live with a sewer, wonder no longer.
"Why did you pick this?"
'cause its funny.
"There's a house in your fabric."
Yup, and trees too.
"Why did you pick fabric with a house and trees? This makes the skirt more difficult. Why didn't you just buy a solid fabric."
Because I can buy normal at the Gap.
"Ok, next time we sew, no landscapes."
Mom would tell me what do to and then wander off. I'd do whatever that was, go find her and then make her come back to tell me what to do next. I can't say I learned anything but I will say we had fun. She might have originally complained about the fabric but she was amused with the final product.
"Why did you pick this?"
'cause its funny.
"There's a house in your fabric."
Yup, and trees too.
"Why did you pick fabric with a house and trees? This makes the skirt more difficult. Why didn't you just buy a solid fabric."
Because I can buy normal at the Gap.
"Ok, next time we sew, no landscapes."
Mom would tell me what do to and then wander off. I'd do whatever that was, go find her and then make her come back to tell me what to do next. I can't say I learned anything but I will say we had fun. She might have originally complained about the fabric but she was amused with the final product.
"Where will you wear this?"
Work?
"Really?"
Yeah, why?
"Wear it tomorrow. "
Mom, its December. I can't wear a cotton skirt when its like 50 degrees out. Its cold.
She was awestruck that I actually wore the skirt to work yesterday. Hey, it was in the 70s, completely appropriate to wear.
Though, I might have forgotten to tell her not only did I wear the skirt to work but I took pictures of myself in it in not one but two different bathrooms with both my camera and my phone.
Some things are just best left unexplained.
posted by jenna! at
11:31 AM
4 Comments:
Cute skirt! With house and trees! Your mom sounds like a hoot. How did you like the Barcelona pattern? I was thinking about making it and would love to hear what you think.
I really liked the A line skirt in the Barcelona patterns. The pattern was clear and the sizing was spot on. But, as you can see, my skirt isn't the one on the cover. There are actually 4 skirts total in there and I started with the easiest.
The skirt is darling!
I know why Mom didn't want to work with "house" fabric...you have to match all the pictures up at the seams. This wastes fabric sometimes and can be a real pain. Bring home some large plaid and see what she says!
OMG! Nope, I love this. This is awesome. I would wear this. Can I request one with a big tiki hut on it? ;)
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