Looks like I have a shirt factory…

I’m on a big clothes sewing binge right now. I even went to Mood to buy some more fabric. Only to discover that the rent on La Brea must be way too high and they have moved much closer to downtown LA.I don’t even know how old this sign is, days? Weeks? So I went to International Silks and Woolens instead. Costumer service will have an effect on my buying habits. I picked up a few knits, really nice quality. I asked one of the salesmen if I could leave them on a cutting table while I continued to shop, he wanted to cut them right away, I wanted to wait. I was then looking for shirt material, thinking of plaids.

Well, next thing I know, my knits are gone, I mention this to another salesman and he says: maybe someone put them away. Doesn’t offer to help find them, anything.  Within a few minutes, I leave – even though there were very nice fabrics there. It’s a good thing I did, cuz look what I found at home.A really nice plaid I bought downtown last year. It even has a gold thread running through it. Festive! As much as I enjoyed my latest class, I also love my serger so on the shirt I decided to do the felled seam after serging, not folding over.I agree, a full felled seam is beautiful, but I’m the only one who sees it. So when the mood strikes me I’ll use it, otherwise, the serger is a great tool.
I was being very careful about matching the plaids. Somehow when I inserted the collar the left side ended up lower than the right. Good thing I checked!I was able to fix it without a problem.  Experienced seamstresses make mistakes all the time. It’s knowing how to fix them that matters.I’m not sure you can tell, but I cut the plaid collar and stand just a tiny bit smaller than the previous shirt. Most people may never see the underside of the collar, but I like the contrast.Another fun thing with plaids is playing with bias, in this case, the pocket and the yoke.I could have really spent the time and had a center seam going down the middle of the yoke and had the plaid mirror image. Then again, I think this looks just fine.The front matches beautifully! I am so proud.Another very successful shirt.  I love how sewing has enriched my life.

Leah

One thought on “Looks like I have a shirt factory…”

  1. “Experienced seamstresses make mistakes all the time. It’s knowing how to fix them that matters.”
    Love your mindset!

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