On Thursday I spent almost 7 hours at the lab working on those pants. The lab assistant had predicted that we'd be able to finish our pants in that amount of time, but I knew better. I am not only a slow, meticulous worker, but I was trying to write down the instructions for these pants as we went along. (The lab assistant had previously helped me alter a commercial pants pattern so that it would actually fit me. It's now so different from the original that printed instructions no longer apply.)
This morning I'm off for the regular class session where I will continue making a corset. I'm not very enthusiastic about this project because it's an item I will never, ever wear. In fact, it's not even designed to fit me -- just the dress form. But I'm making it for the sake of learning some new techniques. Maybe I can sell it on eBay!
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It's a long time since I've made myself any clothes, but I think I will have a go this summer. Aren't you lucky to have someone so experienced to help you along. I must look out for some classes to help me brush up on my skills.
Yes, I think I'm very lucky! I have not natural talent for altering or fitting clothes (one of the reasons I prefer making quilts), but I've become interested enough that I'd like to take one of the pattern making or pattern alteration classes.
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