Draping with Knit Fabric

This is a work in progress of a dress I draped with knit fabric in the class I took this pass summer at Columbus College of Art and Design. When you drape knit fabric on a dress form; you have to stretch it really tight on the form to get the correct shape to convert to a pattern.

It is simply amazing to start with a piece of fabric and end up with a wearable garment. I absolutely love to drape fabric. It helps me be creative. This should look really good with a silver belt and some big sterling silver earrings.

Beginner Sewing - 2nd Session

The girls started making a pillow today. This project will help them sew straight seams. I think each one of them did a good job controlling the sewing machine and making the seams straight.
I will post pictures when the pillow are completede

New sewing classes

The new Beginner class started yesterday. The girls are very excited about sewing. New students always remind me of how much I love to teach sewing.  They enjoyed learning how to use their new sewing machine. It was a great class.

More Alterations

I did a lot of ripping out today. I ripped out some old zippers. There are three pairs of jeans that needs new zippers. The original zippers are broken. Each one has a different size zipper. I really don't like to do zippers but I agreed to do these for one of my neighbor's relative. I hope to replace them tomorrow.

First sewing of the New Year

My first sewing project of the New Year turned out to be a previous Alteration project from last year. I had shortened the sleeves on a suit jacket; however, I neglected to replace the buttons on the end of the sleeves and reattach the lining. So, today I finished the it all and now the suit is ready to be worn. In addition to the jacket, there are several pants that needs replacement zippers. I guess I had better get to them soon.