Monday, October 13, 2008

Sewing Projects

The last four weekends I have dedicated myself to learn as much sewing as possible. I enrolled in the basic sewing class in the Fashion Design program at UNLV and have had a ton of fun cramming as much information as possible in to my head. Know, I already knew how to sew the basics. So I was hoping this class would delve into more of what I wanted to learn. Although the projects were very basic, she taught us to tailor them however we wanted. So rather than a t-shirt, I asked her to teach me how to do a collar. And instead of a skirt with elastic, I learned how to sew darts and a zipper. Neither of them are AMAZING...but I think they're pretty good for my first projects. Right now I feel like with enough practice I could make anything. Which I guess is true of just about everything. I also made some ducky pajama pants, but I didn't tailor those at all...just your basic oversized pj's.

6 comments:

jori-o said...

Fancy schmancy! Looking good, chiquita!

Hammond Fam said...

Sewing is one of the many skills that I lack - I wish it weren't, but it is. The only thing I have made on my own was a quilt for Tyler (it is purely functional, not so pretty)! :) I have always wanted to take a sewing and cooking class, but I just have never gotten around to it. Maybe I will just have to get out there and DO IT!! Good job on the outfit - it looks great.

P.S. We had a great time this weekend with you guys. Your husband cracks me up!

RC said...

WOW, LOOKS GREAT. I'M IMPRESSED. I THINK IT IS AWESOME THAT YOU TOOK A SEWING CLASS, I LOVE THAT YOU WANT TO WIDEN YOUR RANGE OF TALENTS, GOOD FOR YOU.
THIS WILL BE A VERY USEFUL SKILL TO BUILD UPON.
I WAS REALLY HOPING TO SEE THE DUCKY PAJAMA PANTS MODELED, ESPECIALLY IF THEY WERE FOR RHETT! :)

Hollie said...

Simply marvelous darling! What a fun class to take. I can't wait to see what else you make.

Heather said...

You are totally Awesome!!! And "sew" is that outfit!!! You are too cute!

TRISHA said...

Good job! I have been wanting to learn how to sew so bad!! I wish I could take a class. Maybe I will soon! :-)