Sorry, no finished garments right now to post about. I have been a little bit distracted.
I started a Flat Pattern-making class a few weeks ago and tonight is the last class for it. Four classes total. 😦
The exciting part is that I have learned so much. Starting with Dart Manipulation, turning the darts into seams and we are finishing off with adding fullness. We have drafted 6 front bodices and 4 back bodices so far. I have been able to look at ready-to-wear tops and see how the pattern maker made it. It is really exciting.
Hopefully, there is a good response from the class and it will be offered during the fall semester with the same teacher.
I have also been taking accounting classes but we don’t really need to go into that. Right?
I have been social the past couple of weeks. Some of my friends complain that I am always in class or doing homework. Well now they have more access to me, since my time is being freed up in the summer and possibly in the fall.
Finally, I have been spending time sorting out my apartment. My table has been occupied, so I have not been sewing much. I want to host a party and also have enough space to create comfortably. I don’t have hardwood floors and my cutting space is limited to the size of my table. This weekend I went to Ikea and pick up the 2×4 Expedit shelving unit and also some fabric to cover my couch pillows. I got the black and white Sofia fabric and then I got the orange Gunilla fabrc. I plan to make pillow covers with zippers, so I can switch out the print if I felt like it.
Well I hope everyone has a good week. Maybe I can get some sewing done, one of these days.
Who’s your teacher? I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!
Susan Suarez
Pattern drafting was my favorite class in school, I’m sure everything you’ve learned will prove invaluable to you in the future!