Things in Atascadero, ca have been great. I've met a few people and even started up a craft group, just like we had going in Madison, wi. I also started up my sewing and alterations business once again, to a surprisingly steady stream of clients. It's been awesome! I also started doing more clothing and alterations for myself. I am not making bags though, I'm just getting pulled into doing other things, but I plan to get to it. If only there were more hours in the day, right?
Anyway I am getting off topic! What I really came here to do was show off some jump suits that I made myself. Seriously, if I could wear a jumpsuit or maxi dress every I would.... But who am I kidding, I do. It just happens to be the same 4 items in rotation. Which I don't mind, per say, but I'm too restless. I need more change and variation in my life. However, jump suits can be $160+, and I'm not super into retail prices.
So I am sacrificing some of my fabric hoard and making jumpsuit! I cut enough out to make 5, getting ahead of myself, and realized some changes I would like to make after making 2. I'm going to try to get through with the 5 and make the changes if I have enough material to do but here are the first 2.
Forgive the tan on my feet :-P anyway, the first picture is what got me in a frenzy in the first place. Next to that is my first attempt. I like it, it has a utility kind of feeling to it which is interesting and it's loose enough that the lack of stretch doesn't effect the comfort at all. The next jump suit I made it slimmer, lenthend the sleeves and cropped the pant. There are also 2 small pleats on the front just to add a tiny detail to break up the monotony, I love monotony. Both are made from vintage fabrics I scored at a steal and have had forever, so I'm glad I got to use them!
Anyway, no spell check. It's back to the machines for me to finish up some cushions for a client. :-)
Until next time!
