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Real Wide World Sewing in Winter
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| Written by Samantha Tharler | ||||||||
| Thursday, March 04 2010 20:11 | ||||||||
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Over the long Winter break, I used some of my free time to practice my sewing skills. I am proud to say that I successfully constructed three garments. Here, I share my experiences with all of you sewing savvy UDressers! 1) My first project was a skirt (see below). I used a blue, printed silk fabric that I got as a gift from Italy. Since taking my first sewing class at Delaware last semester, I felt I had the necessary skills to succeed. This was my first experience sewing silk, and since the fabric moves as you cut and sew, I found it challenging. I had to use several glass head silk pins to hold the fabric down, (which are recommended for silk because they are sharp ,thin and don't leave a mark). I tried doing the Hong Kong finish, (wrapping ribbon around the inside of a seam to leave an elegant finish), but it ended up being too bulky for the fabric. I also constructed my first visible, elastic waistband to add a casual flair to the fancy fabric. 2) My second goal was to create my first dress. I used a fuchsia cloth that I got at a sample sale on 7th Avenue in New York City for $1! Although the pattern said that it would only take two hours, I worked on it for seven. In the end, it was worth the time I spent, because the dress looks great and fits perfectly. My dress is a perfect example of how you can get nice clothes without spending a fortune. 3) My last conquest was a tie, which I made for my father. I ripped apart an old tie for the pattern, and used the podcast "Threadbangers" for directions. I stumbled upon the podcast on iTunes, and since then I've been watching it for great ideas for DIY projects. It was a fun challenge to figure out what to do. Making a tie is harder than it looks. It involves 3 pieces, a lining, and about an hour of hand sewing. I even sewed a tag on the end with my name on it! My dad seemed impressed and no one knew it was handmade when he wore it. What I love about sewing is the gratification I feel when I finally finish a project. Though it can be painfully frustrating, seeing the finished product makes all of the work I put into it worthwhile and that feeling is irreplaceable.  Samantha models her skirt
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